What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to examine interest in music therapy among Alzheimer's disease patients at a memory clinic.

Music therapy interest in patients with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease related dementia: A survey study

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Survey finds low interest in music therapy among Alzheimer's patients, suggesting the need for education and awareness.

This study aims to examine interest in music therapy among Alzheimer's disease patients at a memory clinic.
Conducted a survey among 70 outpatient memory clinic patients.
Survey assessed demographic information and interest in music therapy.
Participants recruited at clinic check-in during regular appointments.
Participants had a mean age of 74.4 years.
Most identified as White (90%) and had internet access (89.7%).
56.7% had not previously heard of music therapy.
58.2% preferred individual music therapy over group formats.
Participants showed low interest in receiving music therapy in-person or via teletherapy.

Hemmy et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark