Music therapy interventions for dementia: Cluster randomised control trial [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Felicity Baker (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Imogen Clark ,  Dr Jeanette Tamplin ,  Prof Christian Gold ,  Prof Hanne Ridder

Brief description Music therapy interventions are increasingly used in aged care facilities across Australia, however Australian-based research that tests its effectiveness is scarce. In this study, we track the impact of group music therapy and group singing on levels of depression, cognitive function, quality of life, and other symptoms of dementia. By providing music therapy programs across sites in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, we will also evaluate the cost effectiveness of the intervention.

Funding Amount $1,014,430.00

Funding Scheme Boosting Dementia Research Initiative

Notes Implementation of Dementia Research into Clinical Practice and Care