The effect of music therapy on cognitive functions in patients with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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• Publication year

  2018

• Venue

  Aging & Mental Health

• Publication date

  2018-09-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1080/13607863.2017.1348474PMID 28691506
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