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The effects of preferred music on agitation of older people with dementia in Taiwan
Author(s) -
Sung Hueichuan,
Chang Anne M.,
Abbey Jennifer
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
international journal of geriatric psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1166
pISSN - 0885-6230
DOI - 10.1002/gps.1585
Subject(s) - library science , service (business) , medicine , gerontology , history , nursing , business , computer science , marketing
Agitation is commonly seen in people with dementia. In Taiwan, the prevalence of agitation in those with dementia is approximately 45% (Chow et al., 2002). Agitation has a negative impact on the physical and psychosocial functions of those with dementia and also increases the burden on caregivers and health care resources. Agitation has traditionally been managed with chemical or physical restraints, but these treatments may cause negative effects. Alternative approaches, such as use of preferred music, would be valuable in managing agitation. While there is some evidence of the benefits of preferred music for people with dementia, further study is needed to overcome the limitations in previous studies (Sung and Chang,2005). \ud\udThis quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effects of preferred music on agitation in institutionalized elders with dementia in Taiwan