The Therapeutic Use of Music on Agitated Behavior in Those With Dementia
Journal
Holistic Nursing Practice
Year
2005
Volume
19
Issue
6
First Page
258
Last Page
62
Abstract
Clinically, nursing has long recognized dementia behaviors--agitation, aggression, wandering, and general confusion--to be a significant patient problem as well as a major stress to nursing staff and caregivers. Although there is no cure, much can be done to improve these patients' daily care and, ultimately, their quality of life.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Confusion; Distress; Elderly; Music Listening; Music Medicine; Neurodegenerative Disorders; Psychological Outcomes; Quality of Life; Recorded Music Listening; Suffering
Indexed Terms
Dementia; Holistic Nursing; Nurse's Role; Nurse-Patient Relations; Nursing Methodology Research; Psychomotor Agitation; United States
Study Type
Editorials, Opinions, Position Papers
Disciplines
Nursing
PubMed ID
16269943
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Goodall, D., & Etters, L. (2005). The Therapeutic Use of Music on Agitated Behavior in Those With Dementia. Holistic Nursing Practice, 19 (6), 258-62. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-music-mental-health/181