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<p>Research has shown high prevalence rates of burnout among various professional groups, highlighting the need for effective interventions. Art therapy is a promising strategy, and studies have proven the positive impact of art therapy in reducing burnout. This meta-analysis reviewed burnout interventions from eight databases up to November 2023, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Analyses included random-effects meta-analyses, subgroup analyses, and sensitivity analyses. Seven studies with 453 participants from diverse occupations. Art therapy significantly reduced burnout (SMD = -0.39; 95%CI: [-0.75, -0.03]; Z = 2.14, <i>p</i> = 0.03), emotional exhaustion (MD = -3.88; 95%CI: [-5.16, -2.61]); and depersonalization (MD = -1.66; 95%CI: [-2.18, -1.15]), and increased personal accomplishment (MD = 2.20; 95%CI: [0.23, 4.17]). Bi-weekly sessions were most effective. Duration over three months was not more beneficial than shorter interventions, suggesting non-linear relationship between duration and effectiveness. Art therapy is effective in reducing burnout symptoms across professions. It offers a flexible, cost-effective, and scalable approach to burnout management. However, several limitations should be noted: (1) potential selection and performance biases inherent in the included studies, (2) limited generalizability due to the predominance of healthcare professionals in the samples, (3) absence of long-term follow-up data to assess sustained effects. While these findings preliminarily support integrating art therapy into workplace health programs to improve employee well-being, further research is needed to establish its efficacy across diverse occupational groups and determine optimal intervention durations for lasting benefits.</p>

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Art therapy as an intervention for burnout: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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    2025年7月30日

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  • Bo Zhang,
  • Jiahua Wang,
  • Azizah binti Abdullah

摘要

Research has shown high prevalence rates of burnout among various professional groups, highlighting the need for effective interventions. Art therapy is a promising strategy, and studies have proven the positive impact of art therapy in reducing burnout. This meta-analysis reviewed burnout interventions from eight databases up to November 2023, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Analyses included random-effects meta-analyses, subgroup analyses, and sensitivity analyses. Seven studies with 453 participants from diverse occupations. Art therapy significantly reduced burnout (SMD = -0.39; 95%CI: [-0.75, -0.03]; Z = 2.14, p = 0.03), emotional exhaustion (MD = -3.88; 95%CI: [-5.16, -2.61]); and depersonalization (MD = -1.66; 95%CI: [-2.18, -1.15]), and increased personal accomplishment (MD = 2.20; 95%CI: [0.23, 4.17]). Bi-weekly sessions were most effective. Duration over three months was not more beneficial than shorter interventions, suggesting non-linear relationship between duration and effectiveness. Art therapy is effective in reducing burnout symptoms across professions. It offers a flexible, cost-effective, and scalable approach to burnout management. However, several limitations should be noted: (1) potential selection and performance biases inherent in the included studies, (2) limited generalizability due to the predominance of healthcare professionals in the samples, (3) absence of long-term follow-up data to assess sustained effects. While these findings preliminarily support integrating art therapy into workplace health programs to improve employee well-being, further research is needed to establish its efficacy across diverse occupational groups and determine optimal intervention durations for lasting benefits.