| Contents |
Introduction. Background and problem statement ; Purpose of study ; Hypothesis ; Population ; Rationale and significance of the study ; Definition of terms ; Assumptions -- Literature review. Parkinson's disease ; Neurophysiological basis and pharmacologic treatment of Parkinson's disease ; Clinical manifestations of Parkinson's disease ; Nonpharmacologic treatment of Parkinson's disease ; Support for a mind-body approach ; Use of music in occupational therapy ; Effects of music and rhythm on motor performance ; Neurophysiological basis of music and rhythm ; Summary -- Method. Sample selection ; Research design ; Instrumentation ; Data collection procedure ; Data analysis -- Results -- Discussion. Implications for occupational therapy ; Implications for further study ; Limitations of study -- Appendix A. IADL tasks performed by subjects ; Candlestick graph ; Subject information sheet ; Subject consent form ; Physician's authorization form ; Subject data sheet. |
| Summary |
Music is commonly used with exercise in occupational therapy groups under the assumption that it can facilitate motor performance. This study proposes that music can facilitate motor abilities of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) during purposeful activities, and it evaluates the clinical efficacy of music with regard to their motor ability during instrumental activities of daily living (IADL's). The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) was used to evaluate subjects' IADL motor skills in two home-based assessment sessions. During one session, in randomized order, a music tape (Pierre Lescaut's Helianthe) was played. Results showed significantly higher motor abilities in the music condition (a2 = .05), as originally hypothesized. Analysis of raw scores revealed significant improvement in the subskill flows with music. These findings suggest that for individuals with PD, music can (1) facilitate functional motor skills, and (2) reduce motor symptoms which disrupt the flow of arm and hand movement during purposeful actions. |
| Dissertation note | M.S. Rush University, Dept. of Occupational Therapy 1995. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-47). |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Photocopy. Ann Arbor, Mi. : UMI Dissertation Services, 1999. 22 cm. |
