The effectiveness of music-movement integration for vulnerable groups: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review synthesized the outcomes of previous intervention studies published from January 2000-October 2022 to evaluate the effectiveness of Dalcroze-based or similar music-movement integration among groups of individuals considered vulnerable (in relation to their abilities and health/wellbeing). The target groups addressed in previous intervention studies included individuals with special educational needs (such as disorders, disabilities, or impairments) or with a (risk of) decline in health and/or physical strength. Twenty articles met the review inclusion criteria. All studies showed beneficial outcomes for music-movement intervention except one that suffered from low adherence rates. In older adults, the benefits were cognitive, physical, social, and/or emotional, inclu

SUBMITTER: Juntunen ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10513045 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature