MUSIC 2MT3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Cerebellum, Dementia, Post-Traumatic Amnesia
18 Dec 2019
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A chronic progressive neurological disorder involving degeneration of the dopaminergic system. Motor and nonmotor systems: movement, senses, Genetic and environmental, but no specific cause. Treatment cannot cure but can help symptoms. Can occur at a younger age not only older adults. Some patients prefer a psychodynamic approach: coping with loss, self-improvement. 6/8 positive effects for quality of life. However, non-english, reviews, care reports and letters to the editor excluded. Classified after into 3 categories: melodic music, singing, helps improve vocal deterioration (earliest side effect of pd, rhythm. Positive benefits were from 1 month of active mt. Motor improvements: gait, timing, coordination, balance. Effects of music are subjective and everyone has different outcomes: depends on perception, experiences etc. Conclusion: mt presented benefits in motor and non-motor systems and should be included as a concomitant therapy in addition to conventional treatments in person with.
