Effects Of Music Therapy Research Articles

Effect of Music Therapy on Dental Anxiety in Periodontal Surgery

Effect of Music Therapy on Dental Anxiety in Periodontal Surgery Introduction: Pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods are applied to eliminate fear and anxiety problems related to dental treatments in many patients. As a non-invasive, non-pharmacological method with an anxiolytic effect, music therapy is preferred in the management of anxiety and fear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of music therapy on dental anxiety in patients scheduled to undergo periodontal surgery. Material and Method: The study included a total of 46 patients, 23 in the study group and 23 in the control group, who were scheduled to undergo periodontal surgery. During the surgical procedure, the patients in the study group listened to music using in-ear headphones that isolated ambient sounds. The patients in the control group wore in-ear headphones to isolate ambient sounds, but they did not listen to any music. All patients were asked to complete the Modified Dentistry Anxiety Scale (MDAS), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-S), and the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) before and after surgery. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure were measured as vital signs before and after surgery, and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were recorded twice (at the end of and 30 minutes after the surgical procedure). Results: In the study group, the post-test MDAS, STAI-S, and DFS measurement values showed statistically significant decreases compared to the pre-test measurement values (P<0.001, P=0.009, and P<0.001, respectively), but there was no statistically significant difference in the control group (P=0.093, P=0.923, and P=0.460, respectively). In both the study and control groups, the post-test VAS measurement values statistically significantly decreased compared to the pre-test measurement values (P=0.002 and P=0.019, respectively). While the post-test SBP values decreased statistically significantly in the study group compared to the pre-test measurement values (P=0.020), there was no statistically significant difference in the control group (P=0.705). No statistically significant difference was found between the pre-test and post-test measurement values of the DFS scores in the study or control group (P=0.083 and P=0.160, respectively). Clinical significance: This study is the first clinical study to evaluate the effect of music on anxiety in periodontal surgery simultaneously with four different scales. Music therapy was found to be effective in reducing dental anxiety and fear during periodontal surgery.

Effect of music therapy on vital signs and immediatepostoperative pain

Objective: To evaluate the effect of music therapy on vital signs and immediate postoperative pain in hospitalized patients. Methodology: Prospective study, with a sample of 80 patients divided into two groups (control group and intervention group), the intervention group was given musical therapy based on Zen-type music in a period of 20 minutes, 1 hour after Vital signs were recorded and the result of the pain analog scale, Student’s t statistical test with statistical significance. Results: When making the comparison between both study groups, a t=0.3 was observed for heart rate, t=0.9 for respiratory rate, mean arterial pressure with t=0.4 and a Z=0.7 for the analog scale of pain. Limitations: Musical preference in study participants. Originality: Clinical application in pain. Conclusions: There is a beneficial effect on vital signs and immediate postoperative pain with the use of music therapy, however, no statistically significan difference was demonstrated when comparing both study groups, probably due to the good control of the analgesic therapy indicated to the patient.

The Effectiveness of Classical Music Therapy in Reducing Anxiety Among Senior-Level Students when Facing Their Final Assignments Among Public Health Students at Universitas Indonesia Maju in 2023

The Effectiveness of Classical Music Therapy in Reducing Anxiety Among Senior-Level Students when Facing Their Final Assignments Among Public Health Students at Universitas Indonesia Maju in 2023

Developing a best-practice agenda for music therapy research to support informal carers of terminally ill patients pre- and post-death bereavement: a world café approach

BackgroundInformal carers of terminally ill patients play a vital role in providing palliative care at home, which impacts on their pre- and post-death bereavement experience and presents an up to 50% greater risk for mental-health problems. However, developing and implementing effective bereavement support remains challenging. There is a need to build the evidence base for music therapy as a potentially promising bereavement support for this vulnerable population. This study aimed to co-design an international best practice agenda for research into music therapy for informal carers of patients pre- and post-death bereavement.MethodsOnline half day workshop using a World Café approach; an innovative method for harnessing group intelligence within a group of international expert stakeholders (music therapy clinicians and academics with experience of music therapy with informal carers at end-of-life). Demographics, experience, key priorities and methodological challenges were gathered during a pre-workshop survey to inform workshop discussions. The online workshop involved four rounds of rotating, 25-minute, small group parallel discussions using Padlet. One final large group discussion involved a consensus building activity. All data were analysed thematically to identify patterns to inform priorities and recommendations.ResultsTwenty-two consented and completed the pre-event survey (response rate 44%), from countries representing 10 different time zones. Sixteen participated in the workshop and developed the following best practice agenda. The effectiveness of music therapy in supporting informal carers across the bereavement continuum should be prioritised. This should be done using a mixed methods design to draw on the strengths of different methodological approaches to building the evidence base. It should involve service users throughout and should use a core outcome set to guide the choice of clinically important bereavement outcome measures in efficacy/effectiveness research.ConclusionsFindings should inform future pre- and post-death bereavement support research for informal caregivers of terminally ill patients. This is an important step in building the evidence base for commissioners and service providers on how to incorporate more innovative approaches in palliative care bereavement services.

Effect of Music Therapy Combined with Rehabilitation Training on Reducing the Fall Risk in Elderly Patients with Multimorbidity

Effect of Music Therapy Combined with Rehabilitation Training on Reducing the Fall Risk in Elderly Patients with Multimorbidity

Music Therapy and Aromatherapy Intervention on Anxiety in Preoperative Laparotomy Digestive Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review

Laparotomy is a surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity, with an incision in the abdominal wall to access the organs. Laparotomy can cause anxiety in the patient. Management that may be given to reduce anxiety is music therapy and aroma therapy. Both of these therapies stimulate the brain to change emotions. Anxiety before surgery has an impact on the results of surgery which can cause hypertension, increase heart rate, and can cause bleeding. This study aims to explain the effect of music therapy and aromatherapy interventions on anxiety in digestive surgery patients before laparotomy surgery. The research design used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Review guidelines with an online literature search strategy using the Scopus, Science Direct, PubMed and ProQuest databases. The years of literature sources taken are 2014 to 2023. Research from 19 journals reviewed showed that there was an effect of a combination of music therapy and aromatherapy on anxiety in preoperative laparotomy digestive surgery patients. The articles reviewed were based on inclusion criteria. The results of the review of all articles showed that music therapy and aromatherapy were effective in overcoming anxiety in patients who were going to undergo laparotomy surgery. This intervention can reduce the impact or complications that may occur after laparotomy surgery. Music therapy and aromatherapy are effective interventions used as therapy to reduce anxiety levels before laparotomy surgery and can be used as independent nursing interventions that are easy and cheap to implement and have excellent benefits for patients.

Music Therapy and Music Intervention for NSCLC Patients Undergoing PET with Fear of Cancer Recurrence.

Background: Cancer and psychiatric symptoms are associated. Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is the most common psychological problem for cancer survivors. Pharmacological interventions can help, but also have major drawbacks. Music therapy and music interventions have been shown to be a safe and practical complementary treatment. Objective: This randomized, controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of music therapy and music intervention in attenuating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients' anxiety related to FCR. Methods: NSCLC patients with FCR were randomly allocated to a music therapy and intervention group (G1) and Control group (G2). Patients' anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores and heart rates. Primary outcome measure were PET scans. Secondary measures were salivary cortisol, salivary α-amylase levels and heart rate. Findings: Patients in G1 showed higher glucose metabolism of 18F-FDG in the superior frontal gyrus, anterior cingulate, superior temporal gyrus, and parahippocampal gyrus, compared to those in G2 (all P < .001). Heart rates and salivary α-amylase area under the curve (AUC) and relative variation (VAR) in G1 were significantly lower than those in G2 (all P < .05). State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scores and cortisol AUC in G1 were significantly lower than those in G2 (all P < .05). Conclusions: Music therapy and interventions can reduce anxiety and endocrinological responses and change glucose metabolism of 18F-FDG in fear-related brain regions.Trial registration: Registered retrospectively, ISRCTN Registry, www.isrctn.com, ISRCTN23276302Clinical Implications: Cancer treatment centers and physical examination centers should consider providing music therapy and intervention to the appropriate patients as a routine component of a comprehensive clinical care during medical examinations.

Effects of different frequencies music on cortical responses and functional connectivity in patients with minimal conscious state.

The objective of this study was to investigate brain activation and functional network patterns during musical interventions in different frequency bands using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and to provide a basis for more effective music therapy strategy selection for patients in minimally conscious state (MCS). Twenty six MCS patients and 20 healthy people were given music intervention with low frequency (31-180 Hz), medium frequency (180-4k Hz), and high frequency (4k-22k Hz) audio. In MCS patients, low frequency music intervention induced activation of left prefrontal cortex and left primary sensory cortex (S1), also a left-hemisphere lateralization effect of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). And the functional connectivity of right DLPFC-right S1 was significantly improved by high frequency music intervention. The low frequency and high frequency music may contribute more than medium frequency music to the recovery of consciousness. This study also validated the effectiveness of fNIRS in studies of brain function in MCS patients.

The Effect of Relaxation Music Therapy in Overcoming Depressive Disorders in Adolescents in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia

Depression is a mental disorder that is often experienced by teenagers. Relaxation music therapy is one method that can be used to treat depressive disorders. This study aims to determine the effect of relaxation music therapy in treating depressive disorders in adolescents in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample was teenagers aged 15-19 years who experienced depressive disorders in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. The sample was divided into two groups, namely the experimental group which was given relaxation music therapy and the control group which was not given relaxation music therapy. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of depression scores after being given relaxation music therapy. Depression scores in the experimental group decreased more significantly compared to the control group. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that relaxation music therapy can be an effective method in treating depressive disorders in adolescents.

Reminiscent music therapy combined with robot-assisted rehabilitation for elderly stroke patients: a pilot study

BackgroundAlthough some studies suggest that robot-assisted technology can significantly improve upper limb function in stroke patients compared to traditional rehabilitation training, it is still necessary to incorporate an auxiliary intervention to alleviate negative emotions, thereby alleviating the post-stroke fatigue and encouraging patients to actively respond to rehabilitation. However, the effect of the auxiliary intervention is unknown.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of reminiscent music therapy combined with robot-assisted rehabilitation in elderly patients with upper limb dysfunction.MethodsFrom November 2022 to March 2023, elderly patients with upper limb dysfunction after stroke were assigned to one of three groups, with group A receiving usual rehabilitation treatment and care plus robot-assisted rehabilitation and reminiscent music therapy, group B receiving usual rehabilitation treatment and care plus robot-assisted rehabilitation, and group C receiving only usual rehabilitation treatment and care. Thirty patients completed this study, with 10 participants in each group. Activities of daily living, self-esteem, rehabilitation self-efficacy, positive emotion and upper limb function were measured before and after the intervention. One-way analysis of variance, paired-sample t-test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, Wilcoxon signed rank sum test and Chi-square test were used to analyze the data.ResultsAccording to the intragroup comparisons, in the three groups, all outcome measurements were significantly higher than those at baseline (all P < 0.05). After the intervention, the differences in the self-management effectiveness, rehabilitation self-efficacy, and positive emotion score were statistically significant among the three groups (all P < 0.05). In accordance with the results of Bonferroni analysis, the self-management effectiveness score of group A was significantly higher than that of Group B and Group C (all P < 0.05). The rehabilitation self-efficacy score of group A was significantly higher than that of Group B and Group C (P < 0.05). The positive emotion score of group A was significantly higher than that of Group B and Group C (P < 0.05).ConclusionReminiscent music therapy combined with robot-assisted rehabilitation is a promising approach to improve rehabilitation self-efficacy and positive emotion, which is evidence that reminiscent music therapy may be an effective auxiliary intervention to improve rehabilitation outcomes.

The Effect of Acoustic Music Therapy in Overcoming Anxiety in Generation Z in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems experienced by generation Z. Acoustic music therapy is an alternative therapy that can be used to treat anxiety. This study aims to examine the effect of acoustic music therapy in overcoming anxiety in generation Z in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. This research uses a quasi-experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample consisted of 60 people, who were divided into two groups, namely the acoustic music therapy group (30 people) and the control group (30 people). The acoustic music therapy group was given acoustic music therapy for 8 weeks, while the control group was not given any therapy. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the acoustic music therapy group and the control group in terms of anxiety levels. The acoustic music therapy group experienced a greater reduction in anxiety levels than the control group. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that acoustic music therapy is effective in overcoming anxiety in generation Z.

Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) to reduce stress and anxiety with patients, caregivers, and hospital staff during the COVID pandemic

During the pandemic, there has been a heightened sense of anxiety, stress, and emotional dissonance for all those who are in the hospital environment. The purpose of this research was to study stress and anxiety and environmental stress theory by testing the effects of Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) versus no music on patients, visitors, caregivers, and hospital and medical staff. The study was a quasi-experimental, pretest and posttest design. Participants in the study were not randomized into groups. There were two experimental sessions and two control sessions over four different days (alternating weeks). The experimental sessions included live music with board certified music therapists providing the music within the hospital lobby. The two control sessions had no live music and just the typical sounds of the hospital lobby. The results show there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups on stress and anxiety. These data support EMT as an effective intervention to modulate the soundscape of the hospital milieu, thus lessening stress and anxiety for those within the hospital environment. The results have implications for future research, practice, and clinical education and training.

The Effect of Music on Anxiety, Pain Levels, and Physiological Parameters in Women Undergoing Brachytherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ObjectivesThis study was conducted to investigate the effect of music on anxiety, pain, and physiologic parameters in women undergoing brachytherapy. Data SourcesThe study was conducted with a randomized controlled design between June and December 2022. Music intervention was practiced to the patients in the experimental group (n = 30), while no practice was given to the control group (n = 25). In the study, the data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, visual analog scale, and vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, SpO2) recording form. Intergroup and intragroup averages were evaluated by the mixed-design analysis of variance. Variables with pre-post intervention designs were evaluated with the one-way analysis of covariance. There was no significant difference in physiological parameters between the groups (P > . 05). Although the mean anxiety scores decreased in the music group and increased in the control group, there was no statistically significant difference (P > .05). A significant difference was found in the pain levels of the patients in repeated measurements made in intragroup evaluations (P < .001). The depression mean of the music intervention group was significantly lower than the control group (P ≤ .05). ConclusionIt was concluded that the music played during the brachytherapy process had positive effects on feeling less pain and management of depressive symptoms but did not affect anxiety and physiological parameters. Since each patient is different, the effects of music therapy can vary individually. Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses should apply different strategies to investigate session frequencies and durations for different patient groups and treatment stages in cancer care.

Effectiveness of music therapy in enhancing empathy and emotional recognition in adolescents with intellectual disabilities

Music therapy has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating symptoms of mental disorders, prompting an investigation into its impact on emotion regulation and empathy levels in adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities. This study involved 120 adolescents diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities, divided into experimental and control groups. The research evaluated empathy levels and the ability to recognize emotions using photographs and pictograms before and after the experiment. Significant improvements were noted in the experimental group, particularly in empathy towards elderly individuals (p ≤ 0.05), strangers (p ≤ 0.05), cartoon and video characters (p ≤ 0.05), and animals (p ≤ 0.05). Music therapy proved effective in enhancing empathy towards peers (p ≤ 0.01), strangers (p ≤ 0.05), elderly individuals (p ≤ 0.05), animals (p ≤ 0.05), and cartoon characters (p ≤ 0.05). Limited changes were observed in the control group, primarily in the category of empathy towards strangers (p ≤ 0.05). The study suggests music therapy as a recommendable intervention for adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities, enhancing their ability to recognize diverse emotions. The study significantly contributes to the theoretical understanding of music therapy's role in emotional development among adolescents with mild intellectual disabilities, highlighting the nuanced influence of music selection on therapeutic outcomes. The study acknowledges and briefly discusses the ethical considerations involved in conducting research with adolescents, emphasizing the importance of ethical guidelines in working with vulnerable populations.

Comparing the effects of rosemary aromatherapy and music therapy on anxiety levels in patients undergoing general surgery: A randomized controlled clinical trial

BackgroundPreoperative anxiety is a prevalent concern among patients undergoing surgery, potentially elevating the risk of postoperative complications. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of inhalation aromatherapy using rosemary essential oil and music therapy in reducing anxiety levels among general surgery patients. MethodsThis study employed a randomized controlled clinical trial design involving 236 patients scheduled for general surgery. The participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: aromatherapy with Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil (n = 59), music therapy (n = 59), combined aromatherapy and music therapy (n = 59), and a control group (n = 59). Data collection instruments consisted of the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory, a personal information form, a music player, and wireless headphones. In the aromatherapy group, patients were instructed to inhale three drops of 25% rosemary essential oil. The music therapy group listened to instrumental music through headphones, while the combined group received both inhalation aromatherapy with rosemary essential oil and music therapy. The control group received three drops of an aromatic placebo. The interventions were administered for a duration of 30 min, starting one hour before surgery. Inferential statistics, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, chi-square test, paired t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and LSD post-hoc test, were employed for data analysis. ResultsThe study findings demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing anxiety among surgical patients for aromatherapy (P = 0.001), music therapy (P < 0.001), and combined aromatherapy and music therapy (P = 0.001). Aromatherapy showed the highest anxiety-reducing effect, whereas combined therapy exhibited the lowest effect. ConclusionThe results indicate that inhalation aromatherapy, music therapy, and combined aromatherapy and music therapy are all effective approaches for anxiety reduction in surgical patients. Hence, the implementation of these cost-effective and non-invasive interventions is recommended to alleviate anxiety among surgical patients.

EFFECTS OF RELAXING MUSIC THERAPY ALONG WITH TASK-ORIENTED TRAINING OF LOWER LIMB ON BALANCE AND FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC STROKE: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Background of the Study: To compare the effects of relaxing music therapy with task-oriented training of lower limbs on the balance and functional status in patients with chronic stroke. Methodology: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in three outpatient physiotherapy clinics in Lahore, Pakistan. A sample of 76 participants with chronic stroke, aged 40-60 years, and on assistance walking, were recruited through a purposive sampling technique. Individuals who had physical impairments and visual or hearing deficits were not included in the study. Group A received task-oriented training with routine physical therapy while Group B received Music therapy additionally. Three sessions on alternate days per week for eight weeks were given. Balance and functional independence were the outcome variables measured using the Berg Balance Scale and Functional Independence Measure respectively. Mann-Whitney U test and Friedman ANOVA were applied for between-group and within-group differences respectively. P-value was significant at ≤0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 54.05 ± 3.64 years, the majority i.e., 55 (72.4%) were male, 46 (60.5%) had ischemic stroke and 53 (69.7%) were presented with left-sided weakness. A statistically significant difference was observed among both groups in balance (p =.000) and functional independence (p=0.000). The within-group difference was also significant for balance (p=0.000) and functional independence (p=0.000). Conclusion: The integration of relaxing music therapy, task-oriented training, and routine physiotherapy is effective in improving balance and functional independence in chronic stroke patients. Keywords: Balance, berg balance scale, functional independence, functional independence measure, music therapy, coordination impairment.

Treatments and regulatory mechanisms of acoustic stimuli on mood disorders and neurological diseases.

Acoustic stimuli such as music or ambient noise can significantly affect physiological and psychological health in humans. We here summarize positive effects of music therapy in premature infant distress regulation, performance enhancement, sleep quality control, and treatment of mental disorders. Specifically, music therapy exhibits promising effects on treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). We also highlight regulatory mechanisms by which auditory intervention affects an organism, encompassing modulation of immune responses, gene expression, neurotransmitter regulation and neural circuitry. As a safe, cost-effective and non-invasive intervention, music therapy offers substantial potential in treating a variety of neurological conditions.

Investigation of the Effects of Music Therapy on Participation in Daily Living Activities and Quality of Life in Males Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

Aim: This study was created to increase the scope of music therapy for daily life, quality of life and functionality of individuals with schizophrenia. Method: The study included 25 individuals between the ages of 25-75 who were diagnosed with schizophrenia, and living in a disability-free living center in the province of Istanbul. Selected individuals listened to Bûselik maqam music, which was recorded in advance, for 30 minutes, in a total of 6 sessions once a week in the morning, in the special area reserved for music therapy. Sociodemographic information form, KATZ Activities of Daily Living Scale, Life Satisfaction Questionnaire, Lawton and Brody's Auxiliary Activities of Daily Living Scale, Brief Selectivity Assessment Scale, and Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale are used in the study. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks analysis was used for intragroup comparisons. Results: As a result of the study, no significant difference was detected in the intervals in daily living activities, quality of life and functionality of music therapy before and after the intervention (p&amp;gt;0.05). Conclusion: Regarding this study, receptive music therapy alone is not effective in individuals with schizophrenia. We think that leisure activity training under the leadership of occupational therapists during receptive music therapy will produce healthy results. In this way, we foresee that the intervention programs prepared by occupational therapists in a person-centered manner will increase the social functionality and range of patients and lead to positive results in society.

Effect of music therapy on language skills in children with specific language impairment: A systematic review

Background: Specific language impairment (SLI) delays language development without any neurological damage or disease. This impairment extends to nonlinguistic tasks, such as music perception skills. In recent years, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and music therapists (MTs) have collaborated to develop and improve approaches for children with communication disorders (CDs), including global developmental delay (GDD), SLI, mild developmental delay (DD), and the risk of developing reading difficulties, by integrating music therapy (MT) and speech therapy (ST). MT could be considered as one of the alternative methods offered to children with SLI to enhance their language skills. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of MT interventions on language skills in children with SLI and to investigate the characteristics of other intervention features in these studies, such as interventionists, intervention, settings, session type, and music methods. Materials and methods: The study was a systematic review conducted within the framework of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses (PRISMA). The quality of the research results was assessed using the critical appraisal tools provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Results: Two studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. The two main types of MT employed were song cues and creative music therapy based on the Nordoff-Robbins approach. Current evidence suggests that music therapy improves components of language, including phonology, syntax, morphology, and other aspects of speech development, such as understanding sentences and memory for sentences, in children with SLI. Conclusion: MT can be a valuable and effective intervention for children with SLI. The introduction of transdisciplinary programs that integrate MT and ST could be recommended. However, MT training courses are required for SLPs.

Effect of Music Therapy on Mental Disorders

Music therapy is a therapeutic intervention that utilizes the power of music to promote physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It involves the skilled use of musical elements by trained therapists to achieve therapeutic goals and address the unique needs of individuals. Music therapy has gained recognition for its positive impact on mental health, offering a non-invasive and creative approach to address various psychological challenges.