SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2026
Art-based interventions and non-motor outcomes in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of art-based interventions on non-motor symptoms among individuals with Parkinson's disease. Method: RCTs published between 1990 and September 30, 2025, were identified through searches in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Data extraction and quality assessment followed PRISMA guidelines using the Cochrane RoB 2.0 tool. Meta-analyses were conducted in R, with primary outcomes synthesized using forest and funnel plots, subgroup analyses, leave-one-out analysis and prediction intervals. Results: A total of 22 studies involving 928 participants were included. Art-based interventions produced a significant improvement in fear of falling and activity-related confidence (FES: Conclusion: Art-based interventions showed selective benefits for non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease, with significant reductions in fear of falling, especially in music-based approaches. Effects on quality of life were small and non-significant, and no clear improvements were found for cognition or depression. Larger trials are needed to confirm clinical relevance. Systematic review registration: Identifier: CRD42025633292.
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