A salutogenic program to enhance sense of coherence and quality of life for older people in the community: A feasibility randomized controlled trial and process evaluation

2016 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoon Kiat Tan ◽  
Sally Wai-Chi Chan ◽  
Wenru Wang ◽  
Katri Vehviläinen-Julkunen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Older People ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring the Effect of Music on Quality of Life and Depression in Older People with Dementia

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 765-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Cooke ◽  
Wendy Moyle ◽  
David Shum ◽  
Scott Harrison ◽  
Jenny Murfield
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Older People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Over Time

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of live music on quality of life and depression in 47 older people with dementia using the Dementia Quality of Life and Geriatric Depression Scale. The control/reading group reported higher mid-point feelings of belonging than the music group ( F(1, 45) = 6.672, p < .05). Sub-analyses of ≥ 50 per cent music session attendance found improvements in self-esteem over time ( F(2, 46) = 4.471, p < .05). Participants with scores that were suggestive of increased depressive symptoms had fewer depressive symptoms over time ( F(2, 22) = 8.129, p < .01). Findings suggest music and reading activities can improve self-esteem, belonging and depression in some older people with dementia.

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