This study aimed to evaluate a set of guidelines for music use with people with dementia. A secondary aim was to identify challenges and barriers to implementation of music interventions by caregivers. Caregivers (n = 16) were interviewed after implementing a music listening programme based on the guidelines with 29 people with dementia in home-care and aged care facilities. Caregivers found the guidelines informative, easy to understand and use. Positive effects on mood, reduced agitation and reduced challenges to care were reported. Difficulties with technology and finding time to implement the music programme were identified. Results highlight the need for more research around appropriate technology and the streamlining of processes and procedures for aged care staff. Further iterations of the guidelines will need to address these issues and consider the differing needs of home-based carers and aged care providers separately.

这项研究旨在评估一套针对痴呆症患者使用音乐的指南。第二个目标是确定护理人员实施音乐干预的挑战和障碍。 根据指南，对家庭护理和老年护理机构中的 29 名痴呆症患者实施音乐聆听计划后，护理人员 ( n = 16) 接受了采访。护理人员发现该指南内容丰富，易于理解和使用。据报道，它对情绪有积极影响，减少烦躁，减少护理挑战。确定了技术方面的困难以及寻找时间来实施音乐计划的困难。结果强调需要围绕适当的技术以及简化老年护理人员的流程和程序进行更多研究。该指南的进一步迭代需要解决这些问题，并分别考虑家庭护理人员和老年护理提供者的不同需求。