https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nyas.13590
First published: 1 April 2018
Abstract
The effect of music‐supported therapy (MST) as a tool to restore hemiparesis of the
upper extremity after a stroke has not been appropriately contrasted with conventional
therapy.(Fucking bullshit, you don't read research then) The aim of this trial was to test the effectiveness of adding MST to a standard
rehabilitation program in subacute stroke patients. A randomized controlled trial
was conducted in which patients were randomized to MST or conventional therapy in
addition to the rehabilitation program. The intensity and duration of the interventions
were equated in both groups. Before and after 4 weeks of treatment, motor and cognitive
functions, mood, and quality of life (QoL) of participants were evaluated. A follow‐up
at 3 months was conducted to examine the retention of motor gains. Both groups significantly
improved their motor function, and no differences between groups were found. The only
difference between groups was observed in the language domain for QoL. Importantly,
an association was encountered between the capacity to experience pleasure from music
activities and the motor improvement in the MST group. MST as an add‐on treatment
showed no superiority to conventional therapies for motor recovery. Importantly, patient's
intrinsic motivation to engage in musical activities was associated with better motor
improvement.
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