Research Projects
Explore current and previous initiatives from the Lab and its affiliates furthering the evidence of the impact of the arts on health
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Research Project
Arts, Health, and Climate
This project seeks to articulate how engaging in the arts can mitigate the health impacts of climate change, communicate about these impacts, and promote adaptive capacity through adaptive behaviours or interventions that address the health risks posed by climate change.
Lead Researchers
Nisha Sajnani, Nils Fietje
Status
In progress
Institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Type
Report
Research Project
Jameel Arts & Health Lab - Lancet Global Series on the Health Benefits of the Arts
A landmark series focused on non-communicable diseases. Convened by the Lab, the series connects over 50 researchers and artists to present evidence on the value of the arts in clinical and public health.
Lead Researchers
Nisha Sajnani, Nils Fietje
Status
In progress
Lead institutions
NYU Steinhardt, WHO Europe
Type
Global series
Research Project
Hospital Murals Evaluation (HoME)
The largest study of its kind, aiming to better understand the impact of murals in hospitals on patients, staff, and visitors, and to study murals across different cultural contexts in Nigeria, Slovenia, the UK, and the US.
Lead researchers
Marcel Foster, Nisha Sajnani
Status
In progress
Lead institutions
NYU Steinhardt
Type
Evaluation
Research Project
Research Collaboration and Evaluation through Healing Arts Scotland (CHASER)
This project will evaluate the Healing Arts Scotland activation. Part of the Lab’s global ‘Healing Arts’ campaign, the country-wide event will celebrate and advocate for improved physical, mental and social health through the arts.
Lead Researchers
Katey Warran, Nisha Sajnani
Status
In progress
Institutions
University of Edinburgh, NYU Steinhardt
Type
Evaluation
Research Project
Theatre to Reduce Discrimination in Healthcare
This project combines dramatic arts and allied health sciences to develop and implement participatory theatre interventions that tackle health discrimination among care workers in the US and Canada.
Lead Researchers
Valerie Michaelson, Sheila O’Keefe-McCarthy, Nisha Sajnani
Status
In progress
Institutions
Brock University, NYU Steinhardt
Type
Pilot study
Research Project
Music and Motherhood
A project exploring cultural considerations for arts and health interventions. In particular, using group singing for postpartum depression, which has been successful in the UK, in new contexts in Denmark, Italy, and Romania.
Lead Researchers
Katey Warran, Calum Smith
Status
Completed
Lead institutions
UCL, WHO Europe
Type
Implementation study