Background Acquired brain injury (ABI) can result in impairments in motor function,
language, cognition, and sensory processing, and in emotional disturbances, which can …

Sensory stimuli are used to evaluate and to restore cognitive functions and consciousness in
patients with a disorder of consciousness (DOC) following a severe brain injury. Although …

OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência do uso de drogas de abuso por gestantes. MÉTODO:
Estudo transversal que incluiu 394 gestantes usuárias de serviço de atenção primária. A …

Background Music has been used for medicinal purposes throughout history due to its
variety of physiological, psychological and social effects. Objective To identify the effects of …

Background Despite the well-defined effects of sensory stimulation, the knowledge of the
pure effects of affective stimulation is scarce. Objective To evaluate the effects of family …

This review provides an updated evaluation of the emerging body of literature on the value
of the arts in healthcare settings. Internationally, there is growing interest in the use of the …

Music stimulation is considered to be a valuable form of intervention for people with severe
brain injuries and prolonged disorders of consciousness (ie, unresponsive wakefulness …

Abstract Background: Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC) describes a
population where a consciousness disorder has persisted for at least four weeks post injury …

Objectives: The effects of music interventions including active and receptive music therapy
for people living with neurogenic disorders of consciousness (DOC) have been subject to …

BACKGROUND: Quantitative evidence for the effects of music on patients with disorders of
consciousness (DOCs) was presented. This study was based on available studies to …