Music and brain circuitry: strategies for strengthening evidence-based research for music-based interventions

WG Chen, JR Iversen, MH Kao, P Loui… - Journal of …, 2022 - Soc Neuroscience
The neuroscience of music and music-based interventions (MBIs) is a fascinating but
challenging research field. While music is a ubiquitous component of every human society …

Topical Cellular/Tissue and Molecular Aspects Regarding Nonpharmacological Interventions in Alzheimer's Disease—A Systematic Review

S Aurelian, A Ciobanu, R Cărare, SI Stoica… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
One of the most complex and challenging developments at the beginning of the third
millennium is the alarming increase in demographic aging, mainly—but not exclusively …

NIH music-based intervention toolkit: music-based interventions for brain disorders of aging

E Edwards, C St Hillaire-Clarke, DW Frankowski… - Neurology, 2023 - AAN Enterprises
Music-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for managing symptoms of various brain
disorders. To fully realize the potential of MBIs and dispel the outdated misconception that …

Longitudinal effects of choir singing on aging cognition and wellbeing: a two-year follow-up study

E Pentikäinen, L Kimppa, A Pitkäniemi… - Frontiers in human …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction While increasing evidence points toward the benefits of musical activities in
promoting cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults, more longitudinal studies are …

“Follow the musical road”: selecting appropriate music experiences for people with dementia living in the community

L Kelly, A Clements-Cortés, B Ahessy… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
There are many music experiences for people with dementia and their caregivers including
but not limited to individualized playlists, music and singing groups, dementia-inclusive …

Exploring the experiences of a person with dementia and their spouse who attended a telehealth music therapy programme: Two case examples from Ireland

L Kelly, N Kenny, C McGlynn… - Nordic Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction There is an increased need for accessible psychosocial interventions that
support both people with dementia and their spouses. Recent research demonstrates the …

Multifaceted music therapy for depression in dementia: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

B Ting, DTL Chen, WT Hsu, CL Tsai, IA Malau… - European Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of various music therapy interventions in
ameliorating depressive symptoms in dementia patients, utilizing a network meta-analysis …

The underlying roles and neurobiological mechanisms of Music-Based Intervention in Alzheimer's disease: A comprehensive review

L Sun, Q Wang, J Ai - Ageing Research Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Non-pharmacological therapy has gained popularity in the intervention of Alzheimer's
disease (AD) due to its apparent therapeutic effectiveness and the limitation of biological …

Study protocol: randomized controlled trial of an individualized music intervention for people with dementia in the home care setting

E Jakob, J Meininger, M Hillebrand, L Weise, G Wilz - BMC psychiatry, 2024 - Springer
Background Studies suggest that individualized music listening is an effective, non-
pharmacological intervention for improving the quality of life of people with dementia in the …

How does group music therapy help in combating the anxiety and depression of dementia patients? A quasi-experimental investigation

X Feng, W Dang, OD Apuke - Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 2024 - Elsevier
This study looked at the effect of group music therapy on dementia patients' levels of feelings
of depression and anxiety. Quasi-experiment was carried out (N= 121) in which patients …