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Emy S van der Valk Bouman1, Antonia S Becker2, Julian Schaap3
1Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
BMJ Open
|March 21, 2025
Summary
Patients are willing to use music for pain relief, especially emotional pain. However, personalized approaches are needed, considering individual needs and potential negative effects of music in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Pain Management
- Music Therapy
- Patient Perceptions
Background:
- Music listening is recognized for pain relief across healthcare settings but faces implementation challenges.
- While healthcare providers generally hold positive views, patient perspectives on music for pain management are less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore healthcare recipients' attitudes towards music for pain management.
- To investigate patient experiences, implementation strategies, and subjective benefits or drawbacks of music in pain relief.
Main Methods:
- A multi-method approach combining a quantitative survey (n=169) and qualitative interviews (n=20).
- Follow-up study 6 months after an initial randomized experimental study on music genres and pain tolerance.
Main Results:
- High willingness among participants to use music for pain relief, particularly for emotional pain (anxiety, stress, heartbreak).
- Varied individual attitudes towards music's effectiveness based on situation, music type, and pain type.
- Identified barriers include lack of consideration and social sensitivity; suggested solutions involve proactive professional approaches and patient autonomy.
- Potential for music to be non-beneficial or harmful if the 'wrong' type or in the 'wrong' situation.
Conclusions:
- Effective music implementation in healthcare requires awareness of individual needs and potential negative effects.
- A personalized and proactive strategy is essential for optimizing music's role in pain management.
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