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The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

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A narrative review of music therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease and rationale for protocolized music teletherapy
2023
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Sonya G. Wang , Andrea M. Cevasco-Trotter, Michael J. Silverman, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Front Med.
Keywords
Research article
Alzheimer's Disease
Anxiety
Dementia
Depression
Accessibility of music therapy
Cognitive functions
Online music therapy
Psychological symptoms
Ageing related disorders
Mental health
Elderly

This research article offers rational for protocolized music teletherapy (MTT) for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease. MTT made music therapy services more accessible and was effective in addressing neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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Music therapy for people with substance use disorders
2022
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Claire Ghetti, Xi‐Jing Chen, Annette K Brenner, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Keywords
Research article
Hospital
In the Community
Rehabilitation Center
Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Active music therapy
Group music therapy
Individual music therapy
Instrumental playing
Motivation
Music listening
Psychological symptoms
Receptive music therapy
Singing
Songwriting
Substance craving
Treatment retention
Mental health
Adults
Teenagers

This is a Cochrane Review (intervention) addressing music therapy for people with substance use disorders. The objective was to compare the effect of music therapy in addition to standard care versus standard care alone, or to standard care plus an active control intervention, on psychological symptoms, substance craving, motivation for treatment, and motivation to stay clean/sober. The review outlines the search methods, selection criteria, data collection and analysis, results, and the authors' conclusions.

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Music therapy with adult burn patients in the intensive care unit: short-term analysis of electrophysiological signals during music-assisted relaxation
2024
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Jose Cordoba-Silva, Rafael Maya, Mario Valderrama, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Scientific Reports
Country
Colombia
Keywords
Research article
Hospital
Burns
Relaxation
Anxiety management
Imagery
Improvisation
Instrumental playing
Pain management
Psychological symptoms
Medical care
Mental health
Adults

This study analyzes electrophysiological signals during Music-Assisted Relaxation (MAR) with adult burn patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Results showed increased parasympathetic system activity, attention shifts, reduced muscle tone, and relaxation.

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