Music, music therapy and dementia: a review of literature and the recommendations of the Italian psychogeriatric association
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This study reviews the most recent (from 2000 to 2011) Clinical Controlled Trials (CCT) and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) concerning the use of music and music-therapy (MT) in the context of dementia and related issues. Studies which explored the efficacy of music and MT on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are prevalent, while those aiming at assessing a potential effect of these approaches on cognitive and physiological aspects are scant. Although with some limitations, the results of these studies are consistent with the efficacy of MT approach on BPSD. In this context, the ability of the music therapist to directly interact with the patients appears to be crucial for the success of the intervention. This review was endorsed by the Italian Psychogeriatric Association (AIP) and represents its view about the criteria to select appropriate music and MT approaches in the field of dementia. Accordingly, we have developed a list of recommendations to facilitate the current use of these techniques in the context of non-pharmacological treatments for patients with dementia.
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There is substantive literature reporting the importance and benefits of music and music therapy programs for older adults, and more specifically for those with dementia.
“There is substantive literature reporting the importance and benefits of music and music therapy programs for older adults, and more specifically for those with dementia (194–199).”
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- Authors
- Raglio, A., Bellelli, G., Mazzola, P., Bellandi, D., Giovagnoli, A. R., Farina, E., Stramba-Badiale, M., Gentile, S., Gianelli, M. V., Ubezio, M. C., Zanetti, O., & Trabucchi, M.
- Affiliations
- University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
- Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
- Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli (IT)
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Venue
- Maturitas
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2012-08
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 305-310
- ISSN
- 0378-5122 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2037675512
- Cited by
- 118
- References
- 40
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 21 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 7 · 2018: 11 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 8 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 1.49
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Maturitas (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Cineca Institutional Research Information System (Tor Vergata University) (submittedVersion)
- BOA (University of Milano-Bicocca) (submittedVersion)
- Institutional Research Information System University of Ferrara (University of Ferrara) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Music Therapy and Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Social Sciences › Education › Music Education and Analysis
- Keywords
- music therapy, dementia, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, non-pharmacological treatment, music intervention, geriatric psychiatry, clinical guidelines
- MeSH terms
- Cognition, Cognition Disorders, Dementia, Humans, Italy, Music, Music Therapy, Organizations, Professional-Patient Relations, Treatment Outcome, Practice Guidelines as Topic
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