Scoping review of music therapy and music interventions in spinal cord injury

Abstract

While qualitative data support the use of MT and music-based interventions in this population for a wide variety of outcomes, randomized controlled trials are needed. There is a lack of research on the use of individual MT in this population. <b>Registration:</b> osf.io/9m8v4 Implications for RehabilitationIndividuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) often suffer from injury complications and significant medical morbidity requiring practical long-term treatment and wellness strategies.Music therapy (MT) and music-based interventions can be used for many rehabilitation and health goals in this population including mood, gait and respiratory function, among others.Preliminary qualitative and quantitative studies have reported the benefits of MT across a range of outcomes in individuals with SCI; however, additional research, especially evaluating individual MT interventions, is needed.