TABLE 2.

Phases of the Therapeutic Music Listening intervention.

1. Anamnesis and personal data collection (Questionnaire 1)

2. Identification of therapeutic aims and assessment (clinical scales and subjective evaluations)

3. Definition of therapeutic objectives and related music categories:  a. Activation/Stimulation  b. De-activation/Relaxing  c. Distractiveness

4. Creation of playlist based on music categories connected to the therapeutic aim and definition of a specific music design (musical development)

5. Immediate feedback (Questionnaire 2)

6. Delivery of playlist, modes, and timing of administration (definition)

7. Daily listening supported by caregiver (if needed)

8. Weekly feedback (Questionnaire 2)

9. Confirmation or creation of a new playlist based on the results found and the evolution of the therapeutic treatment

10. Final assessment (after intervention): subjective (Questionnaire 2), clinical scales (depending on specific therapeutic aims)

Avoid, whenever possible (especially for de-activating/relaxing playlists), songs containing lyrics that may shift the listener’s attention to the meaning of the lyrics.