The effectiveness of therapeutic artmaking on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and psychological distress in cancer patients on chemotherapy: a systematic review of the literature

ConclusionArt therapy had positive effects on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and psychological distress of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Meanwhile, research on art therapy in cancer patients on chemotherapy is insufficient. We cannot conclude that art therapy benefits cancer patients on chemotherapy. More rigorous research is needed.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research