Effect of music therapy on cancer patients treated by high intensity focused ultrasound

Abstract

Objective To study the effect of music therapy on psychological state of cancer patients during treatment by high intensity focused ultrasound,as well as its influence on vital signs.Methods 157cases treated by high intensity focused ultrasound were randomly divided into the observation group(78cases)and the control group(79 cases).The control group received routine care,the observation group received the intervention of individual music therapy on the basis of routine care.The treatment effect was compared between the two groups.Results After the music intervention the observation group's breathing,heart rate,systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly different compared with those of the control group,After the music intervention the observation group's SAS,SDS scores were lower than those of the control group.Conclusions Music therapy can ease the anxiety and depression of cancer patients treated by high intensity focused ultrasound,the treatment can effectively improve the psychological and physiological regulation,make patients more comfortable and improve the quality of life of patients too. Key words: Cancer patients; Music therapy; High intensity focused ultrasound