Music in the Treatment of Neurological Language and Speech Disorders: A Systematic Review
Aphasiology
Hurkmans, J., de Bruijn, M., et al. (2012).
Aphasiology, 26(1), 1-19.
This systematic review investigates the efficacy of Speech-Music Therapy for Aphasia (SMTA), a combination of speech-language pathology and music therapy, in adults with speech and language and disorders caused by non-congenital neurological disorders (e.g., CVA, TBI).
Not stated
Up to 2009
Peer-reviewed studies (not further specified)
15
<div>Interventions incorporating music into speech and language therapy led to positive improved language and communication in adults with acquired brain injury. The majority of studies (9/15) investigated the use of melodic intonation therapy (MIT) or modified-MIT. The authors suggest that "no conclusions can yet be drawn with regard to the effect of the use of musical elements in the treatment of individuals with acquired neurological disorders" (p. 16). Further research is warranted, ideally using standardized data-reporting parameters including patient characteristics and description of intervention. </div>
