Last updated July 18, 2026
Key finding
MoCA scores improved from 22.5 ± 2.0 to 26.1 ± 1.8.
This study evaluated the impact of receptive music therapy combined with usual nursing care on cognitive performance and quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Moderate
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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This study evaluated the impact of receptive music therapy combined with usual nursing care on cognitive performance and quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.
These findings suggest that integrating receptive music therapy into the care of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes may enhance their cognitive abilities and overall well-being. As cognitive decline and quality of life are crucial concerns in this population, such interventions could provide a valuable addition to standard nursing care, potentially leading to better health outcomes.
Unclear effectiveness for some outcomes. Limited generalizability due to specific population. Potential confounding factors not controlled.
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Ran S, Qi S, Jingwei L, Shuo C, Yuting F, Xianhong Z. Receptive Music Therapy Combined with Usual Nursing Care Improves Cognitive Performance and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Frontiers in Neurology. 2026;17:1735619. doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1735619
MoCA scores improved by 3.6 points (p = 0.003).
WHOQOL-BREF scores increased by 8.9 points (p = 0.005).
GDS-15 scores decreased by 2.8 points (p = 0.002).
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This study contributes evidence to Usual care and Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score, Depression score, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 2 more.
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Usual care → Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score
Usual care → Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Usual care → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
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This study contributes to evidence on Usual care and HbA1c, Usual care and Fasting Glucose.
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Usual care may improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 85.7 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Usual care for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Usual care may improve Quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Usual care appears to improve Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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