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Do asthmatics benefit from music therapy? A systematic review
Agnieszka Sliwka1, Tomasz Wloch2, Dariusz Tynor3
1Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland; Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital, Cracow, Poland.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
|August 23, 2014
Summary
Music therapy shows some promise for improving asthma symptoms and mood, but evidence is limited. Further high-quality research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in managing asthma.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Psychoneuroimmunology
Background:
- Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide.
- Current treatments focus on symptom management and reducing exacerbations.
- Exploring complementary therapies like music therapy may offer additional benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effectiveness of music therapy for asthma.
- To assess impacts on asthma symptoms, lung function, and psychological well-being.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of multiple databases (Medline/PubMed, Embase, etc.) from 1992-2013.
- Inclusion of experimental and observational studies on music therapy interventions for asthma patients.
- Independent screening, risk of bias assessment (Cochrane tool), and GRADE recommendation grading.
Main Results:
- Eight studies (3 RCTs, 5 nRCTs) were included, with varying risk of bias.
- One low-risk RCT showed positive effects on lung function in mild asthma.
- Music interventions led to decreased asthma symptoms, improved mood, and reduced anxiety/depression in some studies.
Conclusions:
- The available evidence for music therapy in asthma is limited due to study paucity and methodological weaknesses.
- A weak recommendation for music therapy in asthma can be made.
- Further mixed-method research is crucial to establish definitive efficacy and optimal application.
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