The Impact of Music and Memory on Resident Level Outcomes in California Nursing Homes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To study the effects of a nonpharmacologic intervention, Music and Memory (M&M), on residents with dementia and/or behavioral problems living in nursing homes (NHs).

Design

This was a prospective, mixed-methods cohort study.

Setting and participants

In total, 4107 residents in 265 California NHs and that reported data at least twice during the 3-year study period were enrolled.

Measures

We used a quarterly rolling enrollment process; participants provided data at baseline and quarterly via an online survey that included select resident level data from the Minimum Data Set (psychotropic drug use, cognition, behaviors, mood, pain, and falls), experience with the M&M program, and resident use of music. NHs were eligible if they were Medicare- and Medica

SUBMITTER: Bakerjian D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8121202 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature