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This research aims to explore the impact of a music-based intervention on depressive symptoms in cognitively impaired older adults.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Addressing Depression in Older Chinese Residents with Cognitive Impairment in Care Facilities: The Effects of an Innovative Music-Based Intervention

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This research aims to explore the impact of a music-based intervention on depressive symptoms in cognitively impaired older adults.
Single-blind randomized controlled trial design
Forty-two participants assigned to MTE or control group
Assessment using Geriatric Depression Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Barthel Index
MTE group showed greater reduction in depressive symptoms with t = -4.725, p < .01
MTE group had improvements in physical functioning with t = 4.288, p < .05
Cognitive changes between groups were not significant

Abstract

This study examined the effects of the Musical Times Exercise (MTE) intervention in alleviating depression symptoms for cognitively imparied Chinese older adults at risk for depression.Using a single-blind randomized controlled trial design, forty-two older participants were randomly assigned to MTE or a control group. . Outcomes included the Geriatric Depression Scale the Beijing version Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Barthel Index. Compared to controls, the MTE groupshowed greater reduction in depressive symptoms (t = -4.725, p t = 4.288, p < .05), while cognitive changes were not significant. Future research with a larger sample size across care facilities are warranted.

Addressing Depression in Older Chinese Residents with Cognitive Impairment in Care Facilities: The Effects of an Innovative Music-Based Intervention

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