The effect of music therapy on cognitive functions in patients with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: Despite the limited evidence of the present review, it is important to continue supporting MT as a complementary treatment for older adults with dementia. RCTs with larger sample sizes are needed to better elucidate the impact of MT on cognitive functions. PMID: 28691506 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Aging and Mental Health - July 10, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Fusar-Poli L, Bieleninik Ł, Brondino N, Chen XJ, Gold C Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research