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- - The study investigates how music interventions affect cognitive function, depression, anxiety, and stress in older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment.
- - A comprehensive search of academic databases led to the inclusion of 20 systematic reviews assessing the effectiveness of music interventions, showing varying results.
- - Findings suggest that music interventions can improve cognitive abilities and significantly reduce anxiety compared to standard care, but the effects on depression and stress are more variable.
Article Abstract
Background: Subjective cognitive impairment has been reported to be associated with depressive symptoms, stress and anxiety in older people. This study examines the impact of music interventions on cognitive functioning, depression, anxiety, and stress for adults with dementia or cognitive impairment.
Method: We searched Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Medline, and PsycINFO without restriction to date. Systematic reviews with or without meta-analysis of music interventions were included. Effect sizes were estimated using standardized mean difference (SMD), weighted mean difference (WMD), mean difference (MD), and Hedges g, as reported. Effect sizes were reported as 〈 0.1 = small effect to 〉 0.5 as large effect.
Results: Twenty systematic reviews were included. There is evidence that music interventions can have effects on cognitive abilities compared to standard care, with a small to large decrease in anxiety.
Conclusion: Music interventions might have variable effects on improved cognitive functioning, depression, anxiety and stress.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.09.014 | DOI Listing |
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