title: STAM protocol in dementia: a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Sound Training for Attention and Memory in Dementia (STAM-Dem) is a manualized music-based protocol designed to be used in the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in elderly patients with dementia (PWD).
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial that involved 51 PWD. The objective was to test the STAM-Dem efficacy. Patients in the experimental group followed the STAM-Dem for 2 weekly sessions of 45 minutes for 12 weeks (in addition to standard care). Those in the control group continued with the normal "standard care" provided.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In the experimental group, the instruments immediate prose memory test (MPI), deferred prose memory test (MPD), attentional matrices, activities of daily living, Music Therapy Activity Scale (SVAM) and Geriatric Music Therapy Profile (GMP) increase significantly from pre to post-test (P < .05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The protocol is feasible and data suggest that there was an effect on attentino (matrices) and prose memory skills (MPI and MPD). The effect size reveals a general improvement in the results of the experimental group.
authors: Nursing Home F.S. Zerbato, Tregnago, Verona, Italy. enrico.ceccato@gmail.com
authors: Enrico
authors: E
authors: Ceccato
authors: Giovanna
authors: G
authors: Vigato
authors: Chiara
authors: C
authors: Bonetto
authors: Albina
authors: A
authors: Bevilacqua
authors: Paolo
authors: P
authors: Pizziolo
authors: Susanna
authors: S
authors: Crociani
authors: Emanuele
authors: E
authors: Zanfretta
authors: Lorenza
authors: L
authors: Pollini
authors: Paolo Alberto
authors: PA
authors: Caneva
authors: Lorella
authors: L
authors: Baldin
authors: Cristina
authors: C
authors: Frongillo
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Signorini
authors: Sara
authors: S
authors: Demoro
authors: Elisabetta
authors: E
authors: Barchi
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001288:Attention; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D009147:Music Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D016896:Treatment Outcome