Overview
The study aims to analyse the impact of music therapy-based treatment on the comfort and well-being of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). To achieve this objective, it is proposed to validate and implement a music therapy-based assessment and treatment protocol. The protocol will be tested in a pilot sample to improve adaptation to the disease and promote integration with the usual health measures of patients with ABI. Implementing a group treatment programme based on music therapy applied to patients with ABI.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient with acquired brain damage who has been admitted to the hospital for at least one week. The patient has experienced a sudden brain injury resulting in physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioural or sensory deficits that have reduced their previous functional capacity and quality of life. The patient is clinically stable enough to undergo rehabilitation and had a good functional situation prior to the episode (Barthel Index > 60).
- Be over 18 years of age.
- The participant or their relatives have signed the informed consent form.
- They have completed the group music therapy intervention session, as well as the pre-test and post-test evaluations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- The Barthel Index score is below 60, indicating functional dependency.