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[Active music therapy for senile depression].

X Chen1

  • 1Beijing Anding Hospital.

Zhonghua Shen Jing Jing Shen Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Active music therapy significantly improved symptoms in elderly patients with depression compared to standard drug treatment alone. This combined approach led to faster recovery and a more harmonious ward environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Music Therapy

Background:

  • Senile depression is a prevalent condition in the elderly, often requiring multifaceted treatment approaches.
  • Standard antidepressant medications provide some relief, but additional therapies may enhance recovery and patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of active music therapy as an adjunct to antidepressant medication in treating senile depression.
  • To compare the recovery rates and overall outcomes between patients receiving combined therapy and those receiving medication alone.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 68 elderly patients diagnosed with depression.
  • Participants were divided into a test group (antidepressant drugs + daily music therapy for 8 weeks) and a control group (antidepressant drugs only).
  • Symptom improvement was monitored weekly.

Main Results:

  • Patients in the test group exhibited symptom improvement by the end of the first week.
  • The control group showed improvement primarily between the third and fourth weeks.
  • The combined treatment group demonstrated superior effectiveness compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Active music therapy, when combined with antidepressant drugs, offers a more effective treatment for senile depression.
  • This integrated approach accelerates symptom recovery and positively influences the ward atmosphere, benefiting nursing care.

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