International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of music therapy compared with general recreational activities in reducing agitation in people with dementia: a randomised controlled trial.
This study aimed to compare the effects of music therapy with general recreational day activities in reducing agitation in people with dementia, residing in nursing home facilities. ⋯ Both music therapy and recreational activities lead to a short-term decrease in agitation, but there was no additional beneficial effect of music therapy over general activities. More research is required to provide insight in the effects of music therapy in reducing agitation in demented older people.