《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (6): 714-719.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.06.013

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Effect of music therapy on post-stroke cognitive impairment

LIN Yufan1,2a, WEI Tianyuan1,2a, ZHANG Xiaoying1,2b, LI Chaojinzi1,2a, HE Jingjie1,2a, DU Xiaoxia1,2a()   

  1. 1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2. a. Department of Neurorehabilitation; b. Music Therapy Center, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2023-03-20 Revised:2023-05-29 Published:2023-06-25 Online:2023-07-14
  • Contact: E-mail: 364906784@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFC3600305);National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFC2004105);Scientific Research Project of China Disabled Persons' Federation(2022CDPFHS-10)

Abstract:

Objective To observe the effect of music therapy on cognitive function, motor function, and activities of daily living (ADL) of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment.
Methods From December, 2020 to July, 2022, 48 patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were enrolled and randomly divided into control group (n = 24) and experimental group (n = 24). Both groups received conventional medication, nursing, and conventional rehabilitation, while the experimental group received music therapy additionally, for eight weeks. Before and after intervention, the cognitive function was assessed by Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA), and motor function and ADL were assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and modified Barthel Index (MBI), respectively.
Results Six cases in the control group dropped down. The increase in the scores of LOTCA and FMA was more in the experimental group than in the control group (t > 2.665, P < 0.05), however, no significant difference was found in the increase of MBI score between two groups.
Conclusion Music therapy could improve the cognitive function and motor function of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Key words: stroke, post-stroke cognitive impairment, music therapy, motor function, activities of daily living

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