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Original Research Article

Neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognition in music therapy and music-based interventions for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A descriptive systematic review

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Received 05 Mar 2023, Accepted 08 Feb 2024, Published online: 25 Mar 2024

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