Open AccessBenefits, Challenges and Solutions for Implementing Personalised Music Playlist Programs in Residential Aged Care in Australia
Author(s) -
Sandra Garrido,
Holly Markwell,
Fiona Andreallo,
Deborah Hatcher
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of multidisciplinary healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.65
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-2390
DOI - 10.2147/jmdh.s293764
Subject(s) - dementia , aged care , residential care , nursing , psychology , long term care , medicine , medical education , disease , pathology
Residential aged care facilities face the immense challenge of adapting to the increasingly high needs of their residents, while delivering personalised, holistic care. There is considerable evidence that music can provide an affordable, accessible way to reduce changes in behaviour associated with dementia, in order to meet these standards of care. However, a number of barriers exist to the effective implementation of music programs in long-term aged care facilities.