作者
Kun Zhao, Zheng Gang Bai, Ai Bo, Iris Chi
发表日期
2016/11
来源
International journal of geriatric psychiatry
卷号
31
期号
11
页码范围
1188-1198
简介
Objectives
To determine the efficacy of music therapy in the management of depression in the elderly.
Method
We conducted a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Change in depressive symptoms was measured with various scales. Standardized mean differences were calculated for each therapy–control contrast.
Results
A comprehensive search yielded 2,692 citations; 19 articles met inclusion criteria. Metaanalysis suggests that music therapy plus standard treatment has statistical significance in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults (standardized mean differences = 1.02; 95% CI = 0.87, 1.17).
Conclusions
This systematic review and metaanalysis suggests that music therapy has an effect on reducing depressive symptoms to some extent. However, highquality trials evaluating the effects of music therapy on depression are required. Copyright © 2016 John …
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