Effects of music on motor performance of individuals with Parkinson's disease during instrumental activities of daily living.

摘要

Music is commonly used with exercise in occupational therapy groups under the assumption that is can facilitate motor performance. This study proposes that music can facilitate motor abilities of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) during purposeful activities, and it evaluates the clinical efficacy of music with regard to their motor ability during instrumental activities of daily living (IADL's). The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) was used to evaluate subjects' IADL motor skills in two home-based assessment sessions. During one session, in randomized order, a music tape (Piere Lescaut's Helianthe) was played. Results showed significantly higher motor abilities in the music condition (