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ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Effectiveness of Telecoaching and Music Therapy in Neurological Disorders: A Narrative Review and Proposal for a New Interventional Approach.

Ignazio Leale, Claudia Vinciguerra, Vincenzo Di Stefano, Filippo Brighina, Giuseppe Battaglia

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Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Ignazio LealeSport and Exercise Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3147-0545
Claudia VinciguerraNeurology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University Hospital "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona", 84131 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7646-7622
Vincenzo Di StefanoDepartment of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo, 90129 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9805-1655
Filippo BrighinaDepartment of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo, 90129 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5875-3126
Giuseppe BattagliaSport and Exercise Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, 90144 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7758-7175

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurological disorders represent a significant challenge for healthcare systems, necessitating innovative and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches. These disorders often lead to difficulties in various aspects of daily life, including physical functioning, mental health, and quality of life (QoL). Telecoaching (TC) and Music Therapy (MT) are two emerging modalities that may provide valuable support for individuals with these conditions. This narrative review aims to analyse recent studies investigating the efficacy of TC and MT in this population. A total of 23 studies were included in this narrative review. These studies indicate that TC positively affects physical functioning and adherence to intervention programs, with participants reporting improvements in gait and balance, as well as a reduction in postural instability and fall rates. Similarly, MT has shown promising outcomes in decreasing anxiety and sleep disorders while enhancing cognitive and emotional well-being. Integrating TC and MT into treatment approaches offers a promising alternative for improving QoL and overall well-being. However, further research is needed to consolidate the evidence and optimize the implementation of these interventions in clinical practice. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies and comparative evaluations to further clarify the role of TC and MT in the treatment of neurological disorders, as well as their long-term effects.

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health promotionmusic therapyneuromuscular disordersquality of lifetelecoaching

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PMID40218122
PMCPMC11988938

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