Evidence Based Practice Assignment

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Recreational Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice Assignment.

Step 1 Formulate a clear clinical research question. Propose a PICO question/idea. In older adults with dementia living in long-term care (P), how does participation in a music therapy program (I) compared to standard care (C) affect agitation and anxiety levels (O)?

B. Identify the search terms and conditions. You should have at least 3 terms for each category.

For example, for the population category you might use older adults (as term 1), geriatric (as term 2), and long-term care (as term 3) - this allows you to cast the widest net in your search. Please select the 3 terms for each category below.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Other terms Population Older adults Dementia Long-term
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Complete the form below. Article Citation (in APA format) Database used (Google Scholar, EBSCO, FIU Libraries, RTWiseOwls, etc) Link to Article Article One Burks, H. B., des Bordes, J. K. A., Chadha, R., Holmes, H. M., & Rianon, N. J. (2021, June 24). Quality of life assessment in older adults with dementia: A systematic review. Karger Publishers. https://karger.com/dem/article/50/2/103/819764/Quality-of-Life-Assessment-in-Older-Adults-with Google Scholar LINK.

Article Two: Kydd P. Using music therapy to help a client with Alzheimer’s disease adapt to long-term care. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias®. 2001;16(2):103-108. doi:10.1177/153331750101600209. Google Scholar LINK.

Article Three Ledger, A. J., & Baker, F. A. (2007). The 'Standard' of the 'Standard'. An investigation of the long-term effects of group music therapy on agitation levels in people with Alzheimer’s Disease. Aging & Mental Health, 11(3), 330–338. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860600963406 Google Scholar
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J., & Baker, F. A. (2007). The 'Standard' of the 'Standard'. An investigation of the long-term effects of group music therapy on agitation levels in people with Alzheimer’s Disease. Aging & Mental Health, 11(3), 330–338. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860600963406 A study involving 60 nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease, with 45 completing the study, found that 26 were in the experimental group receiving weekly music therapy, while 19 were in the control group receiving standard care. The study used a non-randomized experimental design over a year, with experimental and control groups receiving weekly music therapy sessions and agitation measured using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory, and repeated measures using MANOVA to compare groups over time. The study found no significant differences in agitated behaviors over time, but high variability within and between participants. The experimental group showed stable verbal aggressive behavior, while music therapists noted short-term reductions. The study suggests that while music therapy may temporarily reduce agitation, it doesn't provide significant long-term benefits over standard care. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of music therapy on Alzheimer's disease. Article Four Moreno-Morales, C., Calero, R., Moreno-Morales, P., & Pintado, C. (2020). Music Therapy in the Treatment of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in medicine, 7,