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Music Therapy in Parkinson's Disease
Natalia García-Casares1, Julia Eva Martín-Colom2, Juan Antonio García-Arnés3
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Médico-Sanitarias (CIMES), University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga (IBIMA), Malaga, Malaga, Spain.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|November 26, 2018
Summary
Music therapy (MT) offers significant benefits for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, improving both motor and non-motor symptoms. This nonpharmacologic approach enhances quality of life and should be considered alongside conventional treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurorehabilitation
- Complementary Medicine
Background:
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the dopaminergic system.
- Clinical symptoms of PD encompass both motor and non-motor impairments.
- Nonpharmacologic therapies, including music therapy (MT), are emerging as complementary treatments for PD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the scientific evidence on the therapeutic effects of music therapy in Parkinson's disease.
- To analyze the impact of MT on motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, and quality of life in PD patients.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was conducted.
- Searches were performed across major scientific databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, MEDLINE, and Science Direct.
- Inclusion criteria focused on studies involving PD patients undergoing MT interventions.
Main Results:
- Out of 27 reviewed articles, most indicated positive effects of MT on PD symptoms.
- MT showed beneficial effects on motor symptoms in 16 studies and on non-motor symptoms in 7 studies.
- Six studies reported improvements in quality of life for PD patients receiving MT, with no negative effects noted for non-motor symptoms or quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Music therapy demonstrates significant potential as a nonpharmacologic treatment for Parkinson's disease.
- MT positively impacts motor and non-motor symptoms and enhances the quality of life for individuals with PD.
- Integrating music therapy with conventional treatments warrants consideration for comprehensive PD management.