Music Therapy and Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review from 2015-2020

Journal

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Year

2021

Abstract

Parkinson's disease can be approached from various points of view, one of which is music therapy-a complementary therapy to a pharmacological one. This work aims to compile the scientific evidence published in the last five years (2015-2020) on the effects of music therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease. A systematic review has been performed using the Web of Science and Scopus databases with the descriptors "music therapy" and "Parkinson's disease". A total of 281 eligible articles were identified, which, after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were reduced to 58 papers. The results display a great diversity of evidence, confirming positive effects on various spheres. All mentioned patients with Parkinson's disease had experienced different music therapy programs. Some studies focused on the motor component, which can be addressed through listening, body rhythm, and rhythmic auditory stimulation. Other studies confirm effects on communication, swallowing, breathing, and the emotional aspect through programs that focus on singing, either individually or in groups, in order to improve the quality of life of people with PD. It was concluded that music therapy programs can achieve improvements in various areas of patients with Parkinson's.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Community Music Experiences; Emotional Functioning; Music Therapy; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Parkinson's Disease; Quality of Life; Recreative Music Methods; Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation; Singing a Song

Indexed Terms

Parkinson Disease; Singing; Acoustic Stimulation; influence; Parkinson’s disease; Quality of Life; review

Study Type

Systematic Review; Quantitative Methods

Document Type

Article

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