Music playlists for people with dementia : qualitative evaluation of a guide for caregivers

Sandra Garrido; Laura Dunne; Catherine Stevens; Esther Chang

doi:10.1177/00368504211014353

Music playlists for people with dementia : qualitative evaluation of a guide for caregivers

Sandra Garrido, Laura Dunne, Catherine Stevens, Esther Chang

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This study aimed to evaluate a set of guidelines for music use with people with dementia. A secondary aim was to identify challenges and barriers to implementation of music interventions by caregivers. Caregivers (n = 16) were interviewed after implementing a music listening programme based on the guidelines with 29 people with dementia in home-care and aged care facilities. Caregivers found the guidelines informative, easy to understand and use. Positive effects on mood, reduced agitation and reduced challenges to care were reported. Difficulties with technology and finding time to implement the music programme were identified. Results highlight the need for more research around appropriate technology and the streamlining of processes and procedures for aged care staff. Further iterations of the guidelines will need to address these issues and consider the differing needs of home-based carers and aged care providers separately.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-18
Number of pages	18
Journal	Science Progress
Volume	104
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00368504211014353
Publication status	Published - 2021

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