Table 8.30 Music Therapy for Agitation and Aggression Post ABI
Author Year Country Research Design PEDro Sample Size |
Methods |
Outcome |
(2001) Italy Case Series N=34 |
Population: TBI=18, Other=16; Mean Age=35.9yr; Gender: Male=17, Female=17; GCS Score<8. Intervention: Patients received music therapy treatment based on Nordoff & Robbins, 20-40 min for 3x/wk during rehabilitation. Evaluation occurred at six different time points. Outcome Measure: Undesired behaviours, Glasgow Outcome Scale, Disability Rating Scale (DRS), Coma Recovery Scale (CRS). |
1. During music therapy, patients showed a reduction in undesired behaviours. 2. Positive effects were reported in 27 of 34 patients 1mo after starting treatment and at follow-up. 3. No improved interaction with the environment was recorded (DRS, CRS). |