TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of the Music Engagement Program for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia
T2 - Study protocol for a pilot trial
AU - Gulliver, Amelia
AU - Pike, Georgia
AU - Banfield, Michelle
AU - Morse, Alyssa R.
AU - Katruss, Natasha
AU - Pescud, Melanie
AU - McMaster, Mitchell
AU - Valerius, Harley
AU - West, S.
N1 - Funding Information:
This project is supported by a 2017 Excellence in Population Health Research Award, Research School of Population Health , ANU (AG, MP), and by funding provided by ACT Health for ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit . The project is also supported by in-kind resources from the Centre for Mental Health Research , ANU. The lead author (AG) can disseminate the results of this trial without the express permission of the funding bodies. MB is supported by Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Fellowship 1150698 .
Funding Information:
This project is supported by a 2017 Excellence in Population Health Research Award, Research School of Population Health, ANU (AG, MP), and by funding provided by ACT Health for ACACIA: The ACT Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit. The project is also supported by in-kind resources from the Centre for Mental Health Research, ANU. The lead author (AG) can disseminate the results of this trial without the express permission of the funding bodies. MB is supported by Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Fellowship 1150698. AG drafted the manuscript and conceived of the study with HV, GP, and SW; SW developed the MEP; MB provided supervision of the project lead (AG) and program evaluation expertise; HV assisted with drafting the background; MP was involved in the development of the funding proposal; MM provided ethical and measure selection advice; ARM provided ethical and statistical analysis expertise; NK assisted in the preparation of the manuscript and evaluation materials; All authors edited and approved of the final manuscript.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2019
PY - 2019/9
Y1 - 2019/9
N2 - Background: Alzheimer's disease and dementia are prevalent conditions globally. People with Alzheimer's disease and dementia commonly experience mental health problems, negative emotional states, and behavioural disturbance. Music therapy has previously been used in this population to improve symptoms of mental health problems; however, there is a paucity of evidence-based programs that also explore positive outcomes such as overall quality of life, social outcomes, as well as the acceptability and sustainability of these programs. Aims: This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the specialised Music Engagement Program (MEP) in improving quality of life, wellbeing, and depression symptoms, in aged-care residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The project also aims to explore how the MEP could be applied and maintained on a broader level throughout the aged-care community. Methods: The intervention will take place over 8 weeks in an aged-care facility for people living with dementia in Canberra, Australia. Weekly 45-60-min group singing sessions will be led by a music facilitator. Results: The results of the study will be submitted for publication in relevant academic journals and mental health conferences, disseminated to participants on request, to the residential care facility, and via the lead researcher's website. Conclusions: This study can provide an indication of the feasibility of the MEP in enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Further investigation will be required to establish the MEP's ability to be maintained on an ongoing basis with minimal costs and administrative support.
AB - Background: Alzheimer's disease and dementia are prevalent conditions globally. People with Alzheimer's disease and dementia commonly experience mental health problems, negative emotional states, and behavioural disturbance. Music therapy has previously been used in this population to improve symptoms of mental health problems; however, there is a paucity of evidence-based programs that also explore positive outcomes such as overall quality of life, social outcomes, as well as the acceptability and sustainability of these programs. Aims: This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the specialised Music Engagement Program (MEP) in improving quality of life, wellbeing, and depression symptoms, in aged-care residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The project also aims to explore how the MEP could be applied and maintained on a broader level throughout the aged-care community. Methods: The intervention will take place over 8 weeks in an aged-care facility for people living with dementia in Canberra, Australia. Weekly 45-60-min group singing sessions will be led by a music facilitator. Results: The results of the study will be submitted for publication in relevant academic journals and mental health conferences, disseminated to participants on request, to the residential care facility, and via the lead researcher's website. Conclusions: This study can provide an indication of the feasibility of the MEP in enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Further investigation will be required to establish the MEP's ability to be maintained on an ongoing basis with minimal costs and administrative support.
KW - Alzheimer's disease
KW - Dementia
KW - Depression
KW - Feasibility
KW - Intervention
KW - Music
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85069855287&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100419
DO - 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100419
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85069855287
SN - 2451-8654
VL - 15
JO - Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
JF - Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
M1 - 100419
ER -
