Changes in Selected Cognitive and Motor Skills as Well as the Quality of Life After a 24-Week Multidimensional Music-Based Exercise Program in People With Dementia

Journal

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Year

2023

Volume

38

First Page

15333175231191022

Abstract

The loss of independence is one of the greatest consequences of dementia. Multidimensional music-based exercise programs could counteract. The present study investigates the effects of such a program on people with dementia and bases on a 24-week intervention with three measurement time points. Sixty-nine people with dementia were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 43) and control group (n = 26). The following outcome parameters were measured: leg strength, gait, grip strength, balance, reaction time, selected cognitive abilities, and quality of life. A mixed ANOVA with repeated measurement showed significant interaction effects between group and time. After 24-weeks in contrast to the control group the intervention group significantly improved in leg strength (P = .001), balance (P = .001), gait (P = .001), grip strength (right P = .002, left P = .011), reaction time (P = .003), global cognition (P = .039), verbal fluency (P = .002), attention (P = .013) and quality of life (P = .011). In conclusion, the program enhanced selected cognitive and motor skills and quality of life.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Neurodegenerative Disorders; Alzheimer's and Related Dementias; Physical Exercise; Cognitive Abilities; Mobility; Gait; Quality of Life; Observational Measures; Music and Cognition; Music Medicine

Indexed Terms

Cognition; Quality of Life; dementia; Dementia; cognition; Exercise Therapy; motor performance; Motor Skills; multidimensional music-based exercise program; significance statement

Study Type

Randomized Controlled Trial; Quantiative Methods

Disciplines

Neurology

PubMed ID

37611012

Document Type

Article

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