Author

Year

Country

Research Design

PEDro

Sample Size

Methods

Outcome

Formisano et al.

(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).