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Alfredo Raglio¹, Roberta Pelizza², Camilla Figini²

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Summary

Background music programs in elderly care facilities effectively reduced behavioral symptoms in residents with severe neuropsychiatric conditions. This music intervention shows promise for improving psychological and behavioral aspects in nursing homes.

Keywords:

background music behavioral and psychological symptoms cognitive disorders evidence-based intervention music listening music therapy well-being

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Gerontology
Clinical Psychology
Music Therapy

Background:

Residential facilities for the elderly often face challenges with residents' psychological and behavioral well-being.
The potential of background music-listening programs as a therapeutic intervention in this setting is underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a structured background music-listening program in elderly care facilities.
To assess the impact of music intervention on the psychological and behavioral aspects of residents.

Main Methods:

A 4-week experimental study involving 29 residents in a residential facility.
Intervention involved daily music listening programs designed by music therapists for specific times and objectives.
Comparison between experimental and control conditions using clinical scales and observational grids.

Main Results:

Music listening programs significantly reduced behavioral symptoms in 7 out of 8 residents with severe neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Overall improvement observed in most outcomes, with notable exceptions in morning agitation and afternoon irritability.
The intervention demonstrated feasibility and positive effects on resident well-being.

Conclusions:

Structured music listening programs can be a valuable therapeutic tool in elderly nursing homes.
Evidence-based implementation requires clear criteria for music selection, administration, and professional team involvement.
Further research is encouraged to integrate music-listening approaches into standard care for improved resident outcomes.