Study of Stroke Patients Reveal Singing Boosts Communication and Quality of Life

Singing notably improved strokes patients' mood, social functioning, and quality of life, study finds. Shutterstock

A study by the University of Helsinki has found that singing enhances stroke patients’ communication and language production, makes them more social and reduces the burden on caregivers.

Published in Brain Communications on Dec. 27, 2022, the research included 54 stroke patients who were given weekly group-based singing training for four months.