Music listening enhances cognitive recovery and mood after middle cerebral artery stroke
University of Jyväskylä · Åbo Akademi University · +5 more institutions
Abstract
We know from animal studies that a stimulating and enriched environment can enhance recovery after stroke, but little is known about the effects of an enriched sound environment on recovery from neural damage in humans. In humans, music listening activates a wide-spread bilateral network of brain regions related to attention, semantic processing, memory, motor functions, and emotional processing. Music exposure also enhances emotional and cognitive functioning in healthy subjects and in various clinical patient groups. The potential role of music in neurological rehabilitation, however, has not been systematically investigated. This single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial was designed to determine…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 41.72
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 91
Authors
12- TSTeppo SärkämöCorresponding
University of Jyväskylä, Åbo Akademi University, Université de Montréal, University of Helsinki
- MTMari Tervaniemi
University of Jyväskylä, University of Helsinki, Université de Montréal, Åbo Akademi University
- SLS. Laitinen
University of Jyväskylä, University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi University, Skyland Care Center, Université de Montréal
- AFAnita Forsblom
Åbo Akademi University, University of Helsinki, Skyland Care Center, University of Jyväskylä, Université de Montréal
- SSSeppo Soinila
University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi University, University of Jyväskylä, Université de Montréal
Topics & keywords
- Mood
- Stroke (engine)
- Cognition
- Music therapy
- Psychology
- Active listening
- Audiology
- Rehabilitation
- Quality Education