Can Music Therapy Help Adults with Schizophrenia Improve Their Cognitive Skills? A Scoping Review
Journal
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Year
2024
Abstract
Cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia can lead to functional disability and poor quality of life. Established cognitive remediation programs have variable results for adults with schizophrenia, with some participants receiving little or no benefit. This scoping review investigates the efficacy of music therapy as cognitive remediation for adults with schizophrenia. Literature was identified using electronic databases, reference list searching and citation tracking. A total of 13 studies met the criteria for inclusion. Results demonstrated that music therapy improved attention, executive function, language, memory, and processing speed. However, more research is required to better understand and develop cognitively beneficial music therapy programs for adults with schizophrenia.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Mental Health; Psychotic Disorders; Cognitive Abilities; Functional Status; Memory; Music Therapy
Indexed Terms
Cognition; Cognitive Dysfunction; Quality of Life; Schizophrenia
Study Type
Editorials, Opinons, Position Papers
PubMed ID
PMID: 37956438
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Stone, T., & Short, A. (2024). Can Music Therapy Help Adults with Schizophrenia Improve Their Cognitive Skills? A Scoping Review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 45 (1), 55-65. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1759
