Art therapy and music reminiscence activity in the prevention of cognitive decline: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention has shifted to the use of non-pharmacological interventions to prevent cognitive decline as a preventive strategy, as well as for those at risk and those with mild cognitive impairment. Early introduction of psycho-social interventions can address cognitive decline and significantly impact quality of life and the wellbeing of elderly individuals. This pilot study explores the feasibility of using art therapy and music reminiscence activity to improve the cognition of community living elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

Methods/design

This open-label, interventional study involves a parallel randomized controlled trial design with three arms (two intervention arms and a control group) over a nine-month period. Participants will be community-living eld

SUBMITTER: Mahendran R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5508683 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature