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Music for sleep disturbance in the elderly

G C Mornhinweg, R R Voignier

    Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Listening to classical or New Age music can significantly improve sleep for elderly individuals experiencing disturbances. This simple, self-administered intervention demonstrated a 96% success rate in a pilot study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Music Therapy

    Background:

    • Sleep disturbances are common among the elderly population.
    • Self-perceived sleep issues can negatively impact quality of life.
    • Exploring non-pharmacological interventions for sleep improvement is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effectiveness of music listening as a self-administered intervention for sleep disturbances in older adults.
    • To assess the impact of classical and New Age music on sleep quality in a community-based elderly population.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive pilot study involving 25 elderly participants with self-perceived sleep disturbances.
    • Participants listened to classical or New Age music before bedtime when experiencing sleep issues.
    • Daily logs were maintained by participants to record sleep quality and intervention effectiveness.

    Main Results:

    • A high success rate of 96% was reported, with 24 out of 25 participants experiencing improved sleep.
    • The self-administered music intervention was well-received by the study participants.
    • Qualitative data from daily logs indicated positive subjective experiences with the music.

    Conclusions:

    • Music listening, specifically classical and New Age genres, shows significant promise as an effective intervention for improving sleep in the elderly.
    • This non-pharmacological approach offers a simple, accessible, and highly effective method for managing sleep disturbances in older adults.
    • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm these findings and explore optimal music selection and duration.

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