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Home-based music therapy for children with developmental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Bompard1, Tommaso Liuzzi1,2,3, Susanna Staccioli1

  • 1Department of Neurorehabilitation, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|January 8, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Home-based music therapy significantly improved sleep quality and reduced parental stress for children with developmental delays during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach offers a feasible way to support child development and family well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Music Therapy

Background:

  • COVID-19 pandemic disrupted essential therapies for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
  • Reduced support risked hindering developmental progress and worsening clinical conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based music therapy program for children with developmental delay.
  • To assess the impact on children's sleep quality and parental stress.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective enrollment of 14 children with developmental delay in a 12-day home-based music therapy program (Euterpe method).
  • Utilized the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children and Parent Stress Index-Short Form for assessments.

Main Results:

  • 12 out of 14 children completed the program.
  • Significant improvements observed in children's sleep quality.
  • Significant reduction in parental distress reported.

Conclusions:

  • Home-based music therapy is a feasible and effective approach for improving sleep and reducing parental stress in children with developmental disorders.
  • Positive outcomes contribute to enhanced quality of life for children and their families.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19 pandemicHome telecarechildrendigital healthhome-caremusic therapytelehealthtelemedicinetelerehabilitation

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