چکیده مقاله
Introduction: Disasters, defined as unforeseen events exceeding capacity of the local community to handle Disasters are a leading cause of mental health disorders worldwide, often causing long lasting psychological effects Pediatric represent a highly vulnerable group, with disaster related trauma exerting profound short and long term effects on emotional, cognitive, social and psychological development Art therapy, a psychotherapy approach that uses creative expression such as drama, music, drawing, Dance, coloring, and traditional cultural performances offers a promising way to help pediatric cope with these challenges Therefore, this review aimed to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of art therapy for pediatric affected by disasters Method: A narrative review was conducted on studies published between 2020 2025 Literature searches were performed in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar using MeSH keywords: Art Therapy AND Disasters OR Natural Disasters AND Child OR Pediatrics Inclusion criteria comprised English language, full text articles evaluating art based therapeutic interventions among pediatric exposed to disasters natural hazards and pandemic crises Exclusion criteria removed non English studies, inaccessible texts, and those focused exclusively on adults or mixed samples without pediatric subgroup data Screening proceeded in two phases title/abstract, full text , and reference lists were hand searched for additional sources Extracted data captured study design, intervention modality, and reported mental health outcomes Results: The reviewed studies consistently highlight the positive impact of art therapy and creative interventions on pediatric affected by disasters Out of nine studies, eight demonstrated significant benefits, such as reductions in PTSD and anxiety symptoms, improvements in psychological well being, sleep quality, resilience, coping skills, and the ability to express traumatic experiences safely One study did not directly measure clinical outcomes but emphasized the role of art in empowering pediatric to share their experiences and contribute to disaster risk reduction However, studies suggest that art therapy doesn't have the same level of effectiveness for all psychiatric disorder The results showed that drama therapy contributed more to reducing PTSD symptoms, while music therapy contributed more to reducing general anxiety disorder GAD symptoms Overall, the evidence suggests that art therapy is a feasible, culturally adaptable, and effective approach in mitigating trauma and supporting recovery in pediatric affected by disasters Conclusion: The reviewed studies suggest that art therapy is an effective approach to reduce trauma related symptoms in pediatric affected by disasters Therefore, incorporating art based interventions into post disaster care programs is recommended to support pediatrics' psychological recovery and well being
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نویسندگان
Erfan Yousefzadeh
Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical sciences, Rasht, Iran
Motahare Rafiezade
Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical sciences, Rasht, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Yousefzadeh, Erfan and Rafiezade, Motahare,1404,Recovery Through Creativity: The Role of Art Therapy in Pediatrics Affected by Disasters,37th International Congress on Pediatrics,Tehran
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