Effectiveness of Art Therapy Programs in Enhancing Recovery and Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine
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https://doi.org/10.47941/ijars.1790Keywords:
Art Therapy Programs, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Athletes, Integration, Healthcare Providers, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Evidence-Based, Standardized Protocols, EvaluationAbstract
Purpose: The general aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of art therapy programs in enhancing recovery and rehabilitation in sports medicine.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive's time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the effectiveness of art therapy programs in enhancing recovery and rehabilitation in sports medicine. Preliminary empirical review revealed that art therapy interventions offer a holistic approach to healing, addressing athletes' physical, emotional, and social needs during the recovery process. Through a comprehensive review of empirical studies, the findings demonstrated consistent positive outcomes, including improved physical function, pain management, psychological well-being, and overall recovery among athletes. The study highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care in sports medicine rehabilitation, as well as the potential cost-effectiveness of incorporating art therapy into standard practice. These findings underscored the value of art therapy as a complementary intervention in optimizing athletes' recovery and facilitating their successful return to sport.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Social Cognitive theory, Self- Determination theory and Biopsychosocial model may be used to anchor future studies on the effectiveness of art therapy programs in enhancing recovery and rehabilitation in sports medicine. The study provided recommendations that contributed to theory, practice, and policy. The findings emphasized the importance of grounding art therapy interventions in established theoretical frameworks, integrating them into standard rehabilitation protocols, advocating for policy support and reimbursement, fostering collaboration and partnerships, developing standardized protocols and outcome measures, and advancing research and evaluation efforts. These recommendations aimed to optimize the use of art therapy as a holistic and effective intervention for athletes recovering from sports injuries, ensuring equitable access to these services and fostering a culture of innovation in sports medicine rehabilitation.
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