Browsing by Subject "äkilliset aivotoiminnan häiriöt"

Abstract Objective. Strokes are common diseases, and the stroke survivals may suffer from many symptoms that affect their everyday living. Efforts are made to develop efficient interventions for stroke survivals, some of which make use of the therapeutic effects of music. Music activates and increases blood flow in widespread neuronal networks and engaging in musical activities is correlated with neuroplastic changes in healthy subjects. This thesis presents findings of music supported interventions and their effects on the performance of stroke patients with different types of outcome measures. Method. This thesis is a review including studies examining the effects of music supported interventions on physical, social, cognitive or psychological functioning after stroke. Results and conclusions. The results suggest that music and especially rhythmic music facilitates the rehabilitation of gait after stroke. The studies examining the effects of music on cognitive and psychological functioning after stroke are underrepresented, but there is some evidence suggesting that music improves memory, attention and mood. Using music in stroke rehabilitation is a promising option, and it can readily be integrated in an existing rehabilitation program. In addition, merely listening to music as a part of the rehabilitation is feasible with minimal resources.