Creative art therapy to enhance rehabilitation for stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To examine the efficacy of creative art therapy plus conventional physical therapy, compared with physical therapy only, in increasing cognitive ability, physical functions, psychological status and quality of life of stroke patients.

Design: Randomized controlled trial with blinded assessor.

Setting: An in-patient setting PARTICIPANTS: One hundred and eighteen stroke patients aged ⩾50 years who could communicate verbally.