> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Reference:: Shiraiwa, K., Yamada, S., Nishida, Y., & Toichi, M. (2020). Changes in electroencephalography and cardiac autonomic function during craft activities: Experimental evidence for the effectiveness of occupational therapy. _Frontiers in Human Neuroscience_, _14_. > URL:: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2020.621826 > https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2020.621826/full > Date:: 2020 > Tags:: #warp > WeftLinks:: [[Health value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Repetitive craft activity facilitates a mindfulness which improves well-being]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > This scientific study found that craft activity positively correlated with parasympathetic activity and has a therapeutic effect. ### Highlights Changes in Electroencephalography and Cardiac Autonomic Function During Craft Activities: Experimental Evidence for the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy This research evidences the way in which craft used in occupational therapy. The aim of this study was to examine changes in frontal midline theta rhythm (Fmθ) and autonomic nervous responses during craft activities, and to explore the physiological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effectiveness of occupational therapy