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The Effectiveness of Nurses Implemented Music Add-on Therapy in Children with Behavioral Problems

Radhakrishnan Govindan1, John V S Kommu2, Binukumar Bhaskarapillai3

  • 1Department of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|July 3, 2020
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Music add-on therapy significantly improved social behavior and reduced behavioral problems in children. This nonmedical approach offers a promising intervention for pediatric behavioral health challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Behavioral Health Interventions
  • Music Therapy Research

Background:

  • Rising rates of behavioral problems in children necessitate novel management strategies.
  • Music add-on therapy is explored as a nonmedical intervention for mental disturbances.
  • This study investigates music therapy's efficacy for children's behavioral issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of music add-on therapy in managing behavioral problems in children.
  • To assess music therapy's impact on social behavior and problem behaviors.
  • To provide evidence for music therapy as a complementary treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial with 40 children (6-12 years) diagnosed with behavioral disorders.
  • Experimental group received treatment as usual plus music add-on therapy (Hindustani ragas) for 3 weeks.
  • Outcome measures included Childrens Global Assessment Scale, NCBRF-TIQ, and visual analogue scale (VAS).

Main Results:

  • Music add-on therapy group showed significant improvements in Childrens Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) and VAS scores compared to the control group.
  • The experimental group demonstrated enhanced positive social behavior.
  • A notable reduction in problem behaviors was observed in children receiving music add-on therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Music add-on therapy is an effective intervention for improving positive social behavior in children.
  • Music add-on therapy significantly reduces problem behaviors among pediatric populations.
  • This study supports music therapy as a valuable nonmedical approach for childhood behavioral issues.
Abstract

Keywords:
Behavioralchildmusicnursetherapy•NIMAT is an effective alternative, complementary method to manage children with behavioral problems along with the regular treatment implemented by the nurses.•Nurse Implemented Music Add-on Therapy (NIMAT) was effective in improving positive social behavior and reducing problem behaviors among children with a behavioral problem.

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