Music Programs for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Rose Tara
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
Culturally specific music interventions can improve health outcomes for diverse older adult populations.
Conclusion
More research is needed to identify best practices for music interventions tailored to specific cultural groups among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Music is being integrated into health care services for older adults.
- The review analyzed music programs for specific ethnic groups.
- 15 out of 146 studies met the eligibility criteria for the review.
- Studies were conducted across four regions of the US.
- 53% of studies focused on mental health and well-being.
Takeaway
This study looks at how music can help older people from different cultures feel better and stay healthy.
Methodology
A review of music programs and interventions for older adults from various ethnic backgrounds was conducted using data from clinicaltrials.gov.
Limitations
The review only included 15 studies that met the eligibility criteria out of 146, indicating a limited scope.
Participant Demographics
Studies included older adults from African American, Asian American, and Latino/Hispanic communities.
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