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Inconsistent Music-Based Intervention Reporting in Dementia Studies: A Systematic Mapping Review.

Rebecca J Lepping^1,2,3, Benjamin J Hess^1,2,3, Jasmine M Taylor^1,2,3

¹Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.

Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease : JAD

|July 12, 2024

Summary

Reporting of music-based interventions (MBIs) for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) lacks detail, hindering research replication. Implementing reporting guidelines is crucial for advancing MBI studies in this population.

Keywords:

Alzheimer’s disease dementia interventions music reporting guidelines

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Gerontology
Music Therapy

Background:

Music-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD).
Current MBI research reports often lack methodological detail, limiting study replicability and validation.
A checklist for reporting MBIs exists but its implementation in AD/ADRD research is not established.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically map and evaluate the descriptive specificity of MBIs in AD/ADRD research.
To assess the current reporting standards of MBIs using a standardized checklist.

Main Methods:

A systematic mapping review was conducted.
Research articles and reviews on MBIs for AD/ADRD published between January 2015 and August 2023 were screened.
The "Checklist for Reporting Music-Based Interventions" was used to score the descriptive detail of the included studies.

Main Results:

Forty-eight studies were screened for reporting completeness across 11 checklist criteria.
Reporting consistency was low, with only 10 out of 48 studies fully reporting more than 5 criteria.
One criterion was partially reported in 47 out of 48 studies, indicating a significant gap in detailed reporting.

Conclusions:

Descriptive reporting of MBIs in AD/ADRD research remains insufficient.
Inadequate reporting impedes study validation, replication, and the practical application of music interventions.
Adoption of established reporting guidelines is essential to accelerate progress in MBI research for AD/ADRD.