Effect of music therapy on depression among inmates of selected old age homes: An experimental study

Mrs. Sumam P

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Effect of music therapy on depression among inmates of selected old age homes: An experimental study

Mrs. Sumam P

Abstract :

Depression in old age is an important public health problem causing considerable morbidity and disability worldwide.An experimental study was conducted to assess the level of depression and evaluate the effect of music therapy on depression among inmates of old age homes. The level of depression of inmateswas assessed in both settings and identified mild and moderate level of depression among inmatesby interview method using Modified Yesavage geriatric depression scale. The investigator selected 60 inmates as subjects by Simple Random Sampling Technique, 30 inmates in experimental group and 30 in control group. The subjects in the experimental group were exposed to music therapy for 21 days (45 minutes daily) and control group were sent for daily routine activities. 3 posttests were conducted with 1 week interval. Out of total inmates assessed, 81.66% of them had depressive disorder. There was significant reduction in depression score after the music therapy in experimental group. There wasno significant association between level of depression and selected socio demographic variables