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To evaluate the impact of music therapy on distress behaviors and ward atmosphere within two inpatient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia.

February 23, 2023BJPsych OpenOpen Access

Investigating the impact of music therapy on two in-patient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia: retrospective observational study

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NTNaomi ThompsonFulbourn Hospital KIKimberley IyemereFulbourn Hospital BUBenjamin R. UnderwoodUniversity of Cambridge

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Retrospective observational study reveals reduced disruptive behaviors on inpatient dementia wards during in-person music therapy days, highlighting its clinical value in calming distress.

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To evaluate the impact of music therapy on distress behaviors and ward atmosphere within two inpatient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia.
Retrospective mixed-methods study analyzing reported disruptive and aggressive incidents across days with varying music therapy formats (in-person, online, or none) during 2020.
Qualitative semi-structured online interviews conducted with three music therapists and eight ward staff, evaluated via reflexive thematic analysis.
Disruptive and aggressive behaviors occurred significantly less frequently on days with in-person music therapy (every 14 days) than on matching weekdays with no therapy (every 3.3 days) or online therapy (every 3.1 days).
Qualitative analysis revealed music therapy was accessible, elevated mood, and diminished agitation, generating calming effects that persisted across the day and positively influenced the ward environment.

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Thompson et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a01ee413718553b53cae8eb https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2023.20

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February 23, 2023BJPsych OpenOpen Access

Investigating the impact of music therapy on two in-patient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia: retrospective observational study

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Authors

NTNaomi ThompsonFulbourn Hospital KIKimberley IyemereFulbourn Hospital BUBenjamin R. UnderwoodUniversity of Cambridge

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Implication

Retrospective observational study reveals reduced disruptive behaviors on inpatient dementia wards during in-person music therapy days, highlighting its clinical value in calming distress.

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of music therapy on distress behaviors and ward atmosphere within two inpatient psychiatric wards for people living with dementia.
Retrospective mixed-methods study analyzing reported disruptive and aggressive incidents across days with varying music therapy formats (in-person, online, or none) during 2020.
Qualitative semi-structured online interviews conducted with three music therapists and eight ward staff, evaluated via reflexive thematic analysis.
Disruptive and aggressive behaviors occurred significantly less frequently on days with in-person music therapy (every 14 days) than on matching weekdays with no therapy (every 3.3 days) or online therapy (every 3.1 days).
Qualitative analysis revealed music therapy was accessible, elevated mood, and diminished agitation, generating calming effects that persisted across the day and positively influenced the ward environment.

Cite This Study

Thompson et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a01ee413718553b53cae8eb https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2023.20

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