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Role of Music Therapy in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Rakesh Mishra1, William Andres Florez-Perdomo2, Adesh Shrivatava1
1Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India.
World Neurosurgery
|November 1, 2020
Summary
Music therapy may improve stride length and executive function in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. However, its effects on gait velocity, cadence, and memory require further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Music Therapy
Background:
- Music therapy shows potential in neurologic disorder rehabilitation.
- Effectiveness in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze music therapy's impact on motor and cognitive outcomes in TBI patients.
Main Methods:
- Searched for studies comparing music therapy rehabilitation to controls in TBI patients.
- Assessed motor outcomes (gait velocity, stride length, cadence) and cognitive outcomes (memory, executive function).
- Pooled data from 6 selected studies for meta-analysis.
Main Results:
- Music therapy showed a statistically significant improvement in stride length (0.19m) and executive function.
- Improvements in gait velocity (12.29 cm/s) and cadence (7.19 steps/min) were not statistically significant.
- No significant effect on memory function was observed; one study noted a decrease.
Conclusions:
- Music therapy rehabilitation offers significant benefits for stride length and executive function in TBI patients.
- Current evidence does not support significant improvements in gait velocity, cadence, or memory.
- Further research is needed to clarify music therapy's role in TBI recovery.
