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Review
. 2023 Mar 31;15(3):e36954.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.36954. eCollection 2023 Mar.

Music Therapy in the Treatment of Dementia: A Review Article

Apurv Shirsat  1 , Roshan K Jha  2 , Priyanshu Verma  1
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Review

Music Therapy in the Treatment of Dementia: A Review Article

Apurv Shirsat et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The etiology of depression is the degeneration of the brain cells involved in cognitive function before the other brain cells. It is characterized by a neurological condition that causes a reduction in terms of physical, social, and cognitive impairment and has no cure presently. These nonpharmacological approaches, such as music therapy, enhance living outcomes for those dealing with dementia and also reduce behavioral incidence. Among these strategies is music therapy, and individual or gap-time psychological and educational counseling. Many scientists believe in the advantages of music for the brain. The brain is affected by music function and enhances some cognitive abilities, including the mechanism of speech, alteration, memory, and learning. Music can activate the limbic system, subcortical circuits, and emotionally related systems, inducing the sensation of well-being. The music itself is quite effective at increasing cerebral plasticity. Music therapy has powerful stimulation for neuroplastic alterations in the adult and developing brain. Dementia can be cured by music therapy and music-based intervention (nonpharmacological intervention) rather than by medication. This study highlights dementia therapy utilizing the music therapy method.

Keywords: dementia; depressive state; meta-analysis; music therapy; quality of life.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. PRISMA flow diagram.
Figure credits: Apurv Shirsat. PRISMA, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Figure 2
Figure 2. Mechanisms of music therapy in the treatment of dementia.
Figure credits: Apurv Shirsat.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Effects of music therapy on behavior.
Figure credits: Apurv Shirsat.
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