Effects of Music Therapy on BPSD (Ageing Research Reviews / Age UK / Nursing Standard)

Summary

The authors of this study investigated the effects of music therapy on the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), cognitive function and activities of daily living in patients with dementia. Indications are that music therapy is effective for reducing anxiety and managing BPSD.

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Ueda, T. Suzukamo, Y. Sato, M. [et al]. Effects of music therapy on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews. March 16th 2013; 12(2): 628-641. [Epub ahead of print]. (Click here to view the PubMed abstract).

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Vasionytė, I. Madison, G. Musical intervention for patients with dementia: a meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. May 2013; 22(9-10): 1203-16. (Click here to view the PubMed abstract).

[A brief reference to the above item features in Dementia and Elderly Care: the Latest Evidence Newsletter (RWNHST), Volume 3 Issue 7, May 2013].

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Smurthwaite, N. (2013). Dementia and music. London: Age UK, 2013. (Online).

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