Research Projects
Explore current and previous initiatives from the Lab and its affiliates furthering the evidence of the impact of the arts on health
Showing Projects related to ‘Older Adults’
Research Project
2019 WHO Report
This foundational publication synthesizes results from over 3000 studies, identifying a major role for the arts in the prevention of ill health, promotion of health, and management and treatment of illness across the lifespan.
Lead researchers
D Fancourt, S Finn
Lead institutions
University College London, WHO Europe
Status
Completed
Type
Scoping review
Research Project
Creative Care: A Resource for Artists Working in Humanitarian Contexts
Creative Care is a practical guide for artists—especially those without formal training in creative arts therapies or psychosocial support—who wish to offer meaningful, art-based activities in humanitarian settings.
Lead Researchers
Nisha Sajnani, Mauricio Salgado, Julia Puebla Fortier
Lead Insitutions
NYU Steinhardt (US); NYU Tisch (US)
Status
Completed
Type
Toolkit