Mixed methods feasibility study of Music Attuned Technology Care via eHealth (MATCH) for people with complex behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia within an acute psychogeriatric ward
MATCH decreased the severity of dementia symptoms, measured by the NPI-Q. Staff reported high acceptability of MATCH. Personalized music enhanced person-centered care. Patients' positive responses to music motivated increased use. No changes in staff knowledge or patient depression were found.
Authors
- Suzanne Dawson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7357-625X)
- Ajay Castelino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0659-5125)
- Zara Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6215-3577)
- Karen E. Lamb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9782-8450)
- Tanara Vieira Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0553-5077)
- Sabine Braat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1997-3999)
- Bec Watt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1516-1718)
- Jeanette Tamplin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3623-033X)
- Peixuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1744-1932)
- Felicity A. Baker
- Jessica Archbold
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- Norwegian Academy of Music (NO)
- Women's and Children's Health Network (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.70124
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.75
Funders
- University of Melbourne