Exploring the Therapeutic Effects of Music Intervention Embedded With Binaural Beats on Health and Well-Being of Older People: A Scoping Review

Abstract

The utilization of music intervention featuring auditory binaural beats (BBs) has garnered attention as a promising avenue for enhancing the health and well-being of younger, healthy individuals. This scoping review systematically examines the effects and correlates associated with BB stimulation in the context of older adults’ health. Additionally, it briefly addresses how incorporating BBs as a therapeutic modality can facilitate medical treatment strategies and support the rehabilitation of aging populations. Employing scoping review methodology, and adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension (PRISMA-ScR) for Scoping Review guidelines, a comprehensive literature search of seven databases was conducted. Twelve articles meeting the predefined inclusion criteria were identified and subsequently incorporated into the review. The findings of this scoping review underscore a notable paucity of studies exclusively dedicated to investigating the innovative and noninvasive application of binaural beat interventions among older individuals. The review delves into the applications of BB stimulation, health outcomes, and factors influencing the efficacy of BB interventions, with a particular focus on the older adults.