38 papers
scale of the systematic review on art viewing and well-being
Exact: 38 papers included
Systematic review included 38 papers covering 6,805 participants
The review registered under CRD42022296890 searched CINAHL, EBSCOhost, Scopus, and PubMed. After screening 3,893 abstracts, 38 papers representing 6,805 participants were included, providing the evidence base for conclusions about art viewing and well-being.
3893 abstracts were screened, and 38 papers were included (N = 6805 participants).
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