Arts and Health

Aims & Scope

Arts & Health provides a pioneering international forum for the publication of research, policy and best practice within the interdisciplinary field of arts and health.

This fast-emerging field has developed in response to international interest regarding the multifarious ways in which the arts contribute to health, wellbeing, social inclusion and healthcare practice across a range of settings.

The field has become an inter- and multi-disciplinary arena for those concerned with research, policy and practice initiatives, including artists, health care professionals, community workers, and researchers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Arts & Health takes a broad-based approach in examining uses of the arts in public health, health promotion and health care.

The journal publishes empirical research, policy analysis, theoretical discourse, systematic reviews and examples of best practice in the following areas: -Social and medical science research relevant to arts and health- Public policy on the role of arts in health- Community and public health practice through the arts- Health promotion and illness prevention through arts-based interventions- Health education supported by the arts- Aesthetics and design of healthcare settings and environments- The arts in clinical practice (including both physical and mental health)- Arts-based research methodologies

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.666

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8587

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	160

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Non-clinical community interventions: a systematised review of social prescribing schemes

  Citation: 282

  Authors: Helen J., Paul M., Bridget, Linda J. M.

• Arts-based methods in health research: A systematic review of the literature

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Kimberly Diane, Fatima

• Shall we dance? An exploration of the perceived benefits of dancing on well-being

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Cynthia, Gunter, Stephen, Stephan

• A mixed-methods study into ballet for people living with Parkinson's

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Sara, Ashley

• Defining arts engagement for population-based health research: Art forms, activities and level of engagement

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Christina R., Michael, Matthew, Renee, Terri, Nicole

• The MoMA Alzheimer's Project: Programming and resources for making art accessible to people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Francesca

• New theories and research findings on the positive influence of music and art on health with ageing

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Gene

• The effects of recreational dance interventions on the health and well-being of children and young people: A systematic review

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Jan, Cathy

• The state of arts and health in England

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Stephen, Paul, Brian, Gavin, Norma, Guy, Clive, Jenny, Theo, Mike

• Ethical issues in image-based research

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Andrew, Jon, Rose

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