A influência da musicoterapia no tratamento auxiliar da doença de Parkinson: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is mainly characterized by a dysfunction of the basal ganglia system, producing motor and non-motor symptoms. The interest in the study of music therapy in the auxiliary treatment of PD patients is based on scientific evidence that music is able to improve patients' gait and behavior. Objective/methodology: The objective of this literature review was to demonstrate the main benefits, effects and influence of music therapy in the auxiliary treatment of PD, emphasizing its effectiveness in the motor parameter of patients. Results/discussion: Overall, therapy resulted in improved postural balance, as well as increased length of the PD patient's step and increased gait speed, which led to greater functional independence, leading to positive outcomes in the patient disease progression Conclusion: Music therapy has become a tool with great potential for auxiliary treatment of Parkinson's disease. This instrument has provided better quality of life for patients, relieving motor and non-motor symptoms by stimulating dopaminergic production.