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Jul 15, 2022 · In this article, we presented MCT, a novel screening test created to assess cognitive abilities stimulated by music-making treatments, with a view to facilitate music therapists in monitoring cognitive functions that may be targeted within their interventions, particularly with older individuals.
Jun 1, 2024 · Music therapy was provided by a music therapist and the preferred music by patients was usually classical or folk soothing music. Assessment outcome proved that music therapy improved attention, perception, verbal fluency, and thinking. However, it is still unclear whether cognitive function can be influenced by music genre and music preferences.
Studies fitting these criteria were included: (1) Studies were performed as randomized controlled trials (RCTs); (2) Intervention groups were treated with music therapy and music intervention encompassing rhythm, melody, and harmony, whereas control groups were given standard care, absence of treatment, or non-music intervention; (3) Outcomes were measured using cognitive function assessment ...
Jul 15, 2022 · To overcome these limitations, we developed a 15-min cognitive screening tool suitable for music therapists, Music Cognitive Test (MCT), which assesses cognitive abilities stimulated by music ...
Abstract. Background: The use of music in cognitive interventions represents a possibility with potential worthy of further investigation in the field of aging, both in terms of prevention from dementia, in the phase of mild cognitive impairment, and in the treatment of overt dementia. Objectives: Currently, the types of music-based ...
Oct 23, 2020 · Results showed that singing improved verbal fluency and alleviated psychiatric symptoms and caregiver distress compared to lyric reading. Specifically, music therapy was more effective for cognitive measures in mild cases of AD but more effective for emotional and social measures in moderate to severe cases.
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Jul 1, 2022 · Music engagement was most frequently examined through instrument playing/tuition in three studies, listening to music in two studies, reminiscence music listening/watching music videos in two studies, expressive movements to music in one study and music composition in one study, as detailed in Table 1. Global/composite measures of cognitive function were the most common cognitive outcome ...
