Efficacy of music therapy in the treatment of behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia.

Raglio A1, Bellelli G, Traficante D, Gianotti M, Ubezio MC, Villani D, Trabucchi M.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Music therapy (MT) has been proposed as valid approach for behavioral and psychologic symptoms (BPSD) of dementia. However, studies demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach are lacking.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess MT effectiveness in reducing BPSD in subjects with dementia.

METHOD:

Fifty-nine persons with dementia were enrolled in this study. All of them underwent a multidimensional assessment including Mini Mental State Examination, Barthel Index and Neuropsychiatry Inventory at enrollment and after 8, 16, and 20 weeks. Subjects were randomly assigned to experimental (n=30) or control (n=29) group. The MT sessions were evaluated with standardized criteria. The experimental group received 30 MT sessions (16 wk of treatment), whereas the control group received educational support or entertainment activities.

RESULTS:

NPI total score significantly decreased in the experimental group at 8th, 16th, and 20th weeks (interaction time x group: F3,165=5.06, P=0.002). Specific BPSD (ie, delusions, agitation, anxiety, apathy, irritability, aberrant motor activity, and night-time disturbances) significantly improved. The empathetic relationship and the patients' active participation in the MT approach, also improved in the experimental group.

CONCLUSIONS:

The study shows that MT is effective to reduce BPSD in patients with moderate-severe dementia.

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