Integrating Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) into Vietnam's healthcare system to address the growing crisis of neurological disorders.
200,000
New Stroke Cases Annually
Stroke is the leading cause of death and long-term disability in Vietnam, creating an urgent need for effective rehabilitation.
136,000
Annual Deaths from Stroke
The high mortality rate highlights the critical need for advanced and accessible post-stroke care and intervention.
Vietnam's allied health fields (PT, OT, SLP) are developing concurrently. This allows NMT to be integrated foundationally, rather than retrofitted, creating a modern, cohesive rehabilitation system from the ground up.
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NMT provides standardized, evidence-based techniques to enhance outcomes across all rehabilitation domains.
A structured journey from foundational research to nationwide sustainable integration.
Engaging key players is critical. The plan prioritizes collaboration with government bodies for policy, hospitals for clinical expertise, and universities for research and training.
NMT techniques are adapted with culturally resonant Vietnamese music to enhance patient engagement and therapeutic effectiveness.
A tiered pyramid model builds a sustainable, local workforce, from a core group of certified trainers to a broad base of skilled practitioners.
Tier 1: Pioneers
Certified NMTs
Tier 2: Fellows
Certified Trainers
Tier 3: Affiliates
PT, OT, SLP Practitioners
Tier 4: University Students
Foundational Knowledge
Pilot studies at leading hospitals like Bach Mai and Cho Ray will measure NMT's impact using tools like the Vietnamese Stroke Impact Scale (V-SIS 3.0).
Expanding NMT services from central hospitals to provincial-level general hospitals with developing rehabilitation departments.
Developing and deploying a 'Tele-NMT' model to deliver services to remote and mountainous areas, ensuring equitable access to care.
Achieving full and permanent inclusion of NMT in the Social Health Insurance (SHI) benefit package, making it accessible to all citizens.