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Music as therapy.

Kathi J Kemper1, Suzanne C Danhauer

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology and Oncology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd., WinstonSalem, NC 27157, USA. rfoley@wfubmc.edu

Southern Medical Journal
|April 9, 2005
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Music offers significant health benefits, reducing stress and pain for patients across various settings. This low-cost intervention also improves caregiver empathy and patient quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Music is commonly utilized for patient well-being, stress reduction, and symptom distraction.
  • Individual music preferences vary, but physiological effects via the autonomic nervous system are evident.
  • Music influences patient outcomes both directly and indirectly through caregiver behavior modification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the multifaceted benefits of music interventions in healthcare.
  • To assess music's impact on patient anxiety, mood, pain, and overall quality of life.
  • To explore music's role in enhancing caregiver practices and patient-centered care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on music interventions in medical and surgical contexts.

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  • Analysis of music's physiological effects on the autonomic nervous system.
  • Assessment of music's influence on patient-reported outcomes and caregiver behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • Music effectively reduces anxiety and improves mood in diverse patient populations, including adults and children.
    • Music serves as a low-cost intervention for reducing various types of pain (surgical, procedural, acute, chronic).
    • Music enhances quality of life in palliative care, promoting comfort and relaxation.
    • Music interventions for caregivers can improve empathy and relationship-centered care without compromising technical skills.

    Conclusions:

    • Music is a versatile, low-cost therapeutic tool with significant benefits for patient well-being and pain management.
    • Music interventions positively impact patient experience, mood, and quality of life across different healthcare settings.
    • Integrating music into care strategies can enhance caregiver compassion and patient-centeredness, offering a holistic approach to healing.