Felicity Baker

Felicity Baker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music Education and Music Therapy at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her research focuses on applying music therapy in clinical settings, particularly for dementia care, geriatric healthcare, and neurorehabilitation. She has collaborated with institutions including the University of Melbourne (MELB), NTNU, OsloMet, and Australian universities (e.g., FLIN).

Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as EEG analysis in neurorehabilitation, hermeneutic-phenomenological studies of caregiver experiences, and feasibility trials of music-based interventions for delirium and dementia symptoms. Recent studies include a randomized trial on music interventions for acute geriatric patients and a mixed-methods analysis of eHealth platforms for dementia care.

Baker’s research highlights the therapeutic potential of music in enhancing patient-caregiver relationships, improving cognitive outcomes, and supporting acute care environments. Her projects often involve international partnerships, reflecting a global perspective on healthcare innovation.