Effect of individualized music on agitation in individuals with dementia who live at home.

Full Abstract

This pilot study investigated the effect of individualized music on agitation in individuals with dementia who live at home. Fifteen individuals listened to their preferred music for 30 minutes prior to peak agitation time, two times per week for 2 weeks, followed by no music intervention for 2 weeks. The process was repeated once. The findings showed that mean agitation levels were significantly lower while listening to music than before listening to the music. The findings of this pilot study suggest the importance of music intervention for individuals with dementia who live at home. Copyright 2009, SLACK Incorporated.

Author information

Author/s: Park, Heeok (H); Pringle Specht, Janet K (JK);

Affiliation: Florida State University, College of Nursing, Vivian M. Duxbury Hall 449, 98 Varsity Way, MC 4310, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310, USA. hpark(-atsign-)nursing.fsu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of gerontological nursing (J Gerontol Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 35 (issue 8) : pp 47-55

Dates: Created 2009/08/17; Completed 2009/10/06;

PMID: 19681563, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/6/2009, IMS Date: )

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