ArticleJournal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2020
Music Playlists for People with Dementia: Trialing A Guide for Caregivers.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of music therapy as a non-pharmacological measure to support alzheimer's disease patients: a systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Use of headphones for the delivery of music programs for people with dementia in long-term care homes: a scoping review.Frontiers in dementia · 2025Pooled it
- Measures used to evaluate psychosocial interventions in dementia care: A narrative review and synthesis.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2026Review
- Research on the perspectives of people affected by dementia with Lewy bodies: a scoping review.Alzheimer's research & therapy · 2025Article
- Everyday Uses of Music Listening and Music Technologies by Caregivers and People With Dementia: Survey and Focus Group Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Usability, Appeal, and Relevance of Music and Wellbeing Training for Carers of People with Dementia: A Think-Aloud Study.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports · 2024Article
- Person-Centred, Culturally Appropriate Music Intervention to Improve Psychological Wellbeing of Residents with Advanced Dementia Living in Australian Rural Residential Aged Care Homes.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- A person-centered framework for designing music-based therapeutic studies in dementia: current barriers and a path forward.Aging & mental health · 2022Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of Aged-Care Residents' Everyday Music Listening Practices and How These May Support Psychosocial Well-Being.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Benefits, Challenges and Solutions for Implementing Personalised Music Playlist Programs in Residential Aged Care in Australia.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2021Article
- Assessing Momentary Well-Being in People Living With Dementia: A Systematic Review of Observational Instruments.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Review
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundMusic programs have the potential to provide an effective non-pharmacological tool for caregivers to reduce depression and agitation and increase quality of life in people with dementia. However, where such programs are not facilitated by a trained music therapist, caregivers need greater access to information about how to use music most effectively in response to key challenges to care, and how to pre-empt and manage adverse responses.
objectiveThis study reports on the trial of a Guide for use of music with 45 people with dementia and their caregivers in residential care facilities and home-based care.
methodsThe study used a pre-post experimental design in which participants were randomly allocated to a treatment group or a waitlist control group.
resultsImprovements to quality of life were found in the experimental group over the 6-week period. Significant increases in Interest, Responsiveness, Initiation, Involvement, and Enjoyment were reported for individual listening sessions.
conclusionThe Guide can provide an effective protocol for caregivers to follow in selecting music to manage particular challenges to care, confirming the need for caregivers to be prepared to monitor and manage potential negative responses.
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