TY - JOUR T1 - The Effect of Musical Activity on Memory and Attention in Schizophrenia TT - تأثیر فعالیت‌های موسیقایی بر حافظه و توجه در اسکیزوفرنیا JF - ijpcp JO - ijpcp VL - 12 IS - 3 UR - http://ijpcp.iums.ac.ir/article-1-8-en.html Y1 - 2006 SP - 236 EP - 243 KW - Key words: schizophrenia KW - memory KW - attention KW - music N2 -   Abstract   Objectives: This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the effect of musical activities on the memory and attention of patients with schizophrenia.   Method: 28 men with schizophrenia took part in this research and were studied in two experimental and control groups. The experimental group took part in music therapy sessions. Data were gathered using Weshsler Digit Span Scale, Lezak Letter Cancellation Test and Andreason Scale in the pretest and post-test stages.   Results: Music therapy was effective in elevating memory scores (p M3 ER -