Individual music therapy for agitation in dementia: An exploratory randomized controlled trial.

One of the most significant impairments caused by dementia is agitation.  Persons with dementia who are agitated often display disruptive behaviors that can inhibit their care.  Some may be combative when facility workers or caregivers try to meet their needs, others may fidget or call out repeatedly.  Agitation indicates patient distress, and can lead to caregiver burnout, and a reduced quality of for the patient and other facility residents.

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