Research Article
Soundscape Support for People with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-8-2021.2315262, author={Zehang Cheng and Kamal Sabran}, title={Soundscape Support for People with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Design Industries \& Creative Culture, DESIGN DECODED 2021, 24-25 August 2021, Kedah, Malaysia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={DESIGN-DECODED}, year={2022}, month={3}, keywords={dementia soundscapes music technology improve health quality of life}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-8-2021.2315262} }- Zehang Cheng
Kamal Sabran
Year: 2022
Soundscape Support for People with Dementia: A Systematic Literature Review
DESIGN-DECODED
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-8-2021.2315262
Abstract
As the global ageing trend intensifies, new technologies to provide support for people with dementia have become a research hotspot in related fields. Studies have shown that listening to music or sound effects has a specific impact on the recovery of people with dementia. At the same time, the supportive effect of soundscape on the environment can also positively impact patients' health and well-being. The supporting role of soundscapes for people with dementia is getting more and more attention in practice. This article uses a systematic literature review method to review the current worldwide research on providing supportive soundscapes for patients with dementia and analyse how they use soundscapes. The purpose of this review is to find techniques and methods that can offer soundscapes to people with dementia. Finally, the future development direction of using new technology to help people with dementia is proposed. This review hopes to improve people's well-being and behaviour with dementia in terms of treatment and life.