Art as relaxation for tic disorders: a pilot randomised control study

• Published in: Arts & health Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 18 - 32
• Main Authors: Choi, Han, Moon, Joo, Lee, Da-Young, Hahm, Suk-Chan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.02.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Art therapy; Child; Clinical trials; heart rate variability; Humans; Movement disorders; Pilot Projects; relaxation; Relaxation Therapy; Severity of Illness Index; Stress; Tic disorders; Tic Disorders - diagnosis; Tic Disorders - therapy; Tics - therapy; stress; heart rate variability; Tic disorders; relaxation; art therapy

Despite the known benefits of art therapy, there are a limited number of studies on art therapy for tic disorders. This pilot randomised controlled study investigated effects of art as a relaxation technique for tic disorders. Twenty-two children aged 7-9 years were randomly allocated to art interve...