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Trial reportZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2015

[Cognitive stimulation and music intervention for people with dementia in nursing homes: A pilot study, problems and perspectives].

J Liesk, T Hartogh, E Kalbe

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8citing papers in PubMed, 5 pooled it
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025
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  4. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018
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  5. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

J LieskInstitut für Gerontologie & Center für Neuropsychologische Diagnostik und Intervention CeNDI, Universität Vechta, Driverstr. 22, 49377, Vechta, Deutschland.
T Hartogh
E Kalbe
University of Vechta · DE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNonpharmacological interventions in people with dementia are becoming an increasingly important addition to pharmacological therapy. However, the current state of research in this field is limited.

objectivesThe aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effects of a cognitive stimulation program and a music intervention program on cognitive function, quality of life and activities of daily living in persons with dementia residing in nursing homes. In addition, specific challenges of randomized controlled trials in nursing homes should be identified to define recommendations for further studies.

methodsOver a period of 6 weeks, 24 individuals with mild to moderate dementia were randomly allocated to participation in a cognitive stimulation program or in a music intervention. Each program consisted of twelve group-sessions of 90 min with two sessions per week. A neuropsychological test battery was performed before and after the training period.

resultsThere were no significant improvements on the group level. In fact, performance declined in some domains. Nonetheless, heterogeneous results were evident in both groups after analysis on a single-case approach and some persons significantly improved their performance.

conclusionAt least on a single-case approach, the study provides additional support for the potential of nonpharmacological interventions. Future studies should target logistical aspects in nursing homes, realistic planning of sample size, formulating adequate inclusion and exclusion criteria, and choosing suitable neuropsychological tests.

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Nursing HomesAgedAged, 80 and overCognitive Behavioral TherapyDementiaFemaleGermanyHumansMaleMusic TherapyPilot ProjectsPsychotherapy, GroupTreatment Outcome

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