Listening to music and active music therapy in behavioral disturbances in dementia: A crossover study

摘要

To the Editor: The effect of music interventions in dementia, mostly on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), have been demonstrated.1'2 Most treatments have been called "music therapy" (MT) when addressed to people with disabilities, although different techniques and approaches have been used. The difference between music and MT is widely debated in the MT community3'4 and has relevant practice and clinical repercussions.