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March 7, 2026Aging & Mental Health0 citationsOpen Access

Cost-effectiveness of a music therapy intervention for people living with dementia: a model for a UK-based economic evaluation

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GEGillian EaglestoneCSCharlotte R. StonerBTBelay Tesssema

Key Points

  • This evaluation aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of music therapy (MT) combined with cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) for individuals living with dementia (PLwD).
  • Economic evaluation model to analyze cost-effectiveness over a six-month period.
  • Comparison of cognitive benefits associated with music therapy and cognitive stimulation therapy.
  • Assessment of implications for broader adoption among healthcare decision-makers.
  • Music therapy combined with cognitive stimulation therapy shows cost-effective cognitive benefits.
  • Findings support the value of music therapy as an intervention for people living with dementia.

Abstract

MT combined with CST may offer cost-effective cognitive benefits for PLwD over a six-month period. The model provides valuable evidence for decision-makers considering the broader adoption of MT.

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Eaglestone et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc1c65af8044f7a4eabb7https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2026.2639043
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