Date of Award

Spring 5-17-2024

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (MMSc)

First Advisor

Leo M. Cooney Jr, MD

Abstract

Delirium is a syndrome characterized by acute fluctuations in cognition and inattention that significantly affects older adults due to increased age and cognitive impairment. In hospital settings, music listening has shown to be a feasible and effective intervention used to decrease delirium incidence. However, music listening interventions targeting delirium in skilled nursing facilities have not been studied. The objective of this study is to compare music listening to usual care in skilled nursing facilities as a method to decrease incident delirium development. Specifically, this will be a randomized control trial comparing daily slow tempo music listening to usual skilled nursing care. Both groups will undergo daily delirium testing via the Confusion Assessment Method. These results will provide a simple intervention to decrease incident delirium in the skilled nursing population.

Comments

This is an open access thesis.

Open Access

This Article is Open Access

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