A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of Music Therapy on Pain and Stress Reduction During Transvaginal Ultrasound-guided Oocyte Retrieval

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of music therapy on breastfeeding rates among mothers of premature newborns. METHOD: In an open randomized controlled trial, mothers of premature neonates weighting ≤1750g were submitted to music therapy sessions three times a week for 60 minutes. The primary endpoint was breastfeeding rate (exclusive, predominant or continuous) at the moment of infant discharge and at the first follow-up visit (7-15 days after discharge). RESULTS: A total of 94 mothers (48 in the music therapy group and 46 in the comparison group) were studied. Breastfeeding was more frequent in the music therapy group at the moment of the infant hospital discharge (RR: 1.22; 95% CI: 0.99-1.51; P = .06; NNT = 6.3) and at the first follow-up visit (RR: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.01-1.57; P = .03; NNT = 5.6). Breastfeeding rates were higher in the intervention group at day 30 and day 60 after discharge, but these results were not statistically significant (RR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.73-5.6 and RR: 1.28; 95% CI: 0.95-1.71 respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy increased breastfeeding rates in premature newborns at discharge, as well as 7-15 days later. This approach could be useful for increasing breastfeeding rates among premature newborns.[Editors note: The article presented here is republished from Jornal de Pediatria, 2011, 87(3), 206-212, doi: 10.2223/JPED.2086, with the kind permission from the publisher and the authors.]

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The TALENT II study: a randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of an individual health management (IHM) on stress reduction

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-018-5756-3 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dieter Melchart ◽

Erich Wühr ◽

Kristina Wifling ◽

Beatrice E. Bachmeier

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Health Management ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Individual Health ◽

The Impact

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Music therapy in invasive cardiac procedures: Expanded perspective

British Journal of Music Therapy ◽

10.1177/13594575211039090 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 135945752110390

Author(s):

Stine Camilla Blichfeldt-Ærø ◽

Sigrun Halvorsen ◽

Gro Trondalen

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Music Therapy ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Lead Extraction ◽

Patient Anxiety ◽

Cardiac Device ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Anxiety Levels ◽

The Impact ◽

Therapy Intervention

There is a need for more research on the effect and practical application of music therapy in perioperative settings. With this in mind, a randomized controlled trial was performed to evaluate the stress-regulatory effects of a specific music therapy intervention on patients ( n = 64) during cardiac device lead extraction procedures. This article presents a supplementary analysis of the randomized controlled trial to expand the perspective on the impact of the music therapy intervention related to patient anxiety and self-reported experiences. In this substudy, we analysed patients’ self-reported numeric-rated anxiety levels in relation to time and subgroups. The results were further illuminated through scores of the patients’ satisfaction with the music therapy intervention, and qualitative written patient reflections. Descriptive statistical analyses were used, and a supplementary content analysis addressed the written patient material. Results showed that levels of anxiety varied over time in all subgroups. Across different timeline profiles, most patients reported the highest anxiety levels preoperatively and the lowest postoperatively. Independent of anxiety levels, the patients reported positive experiences with music therapy related to coping with the procedure, wellbeing and satisfaction, expressed within the following four categories: (1) bodily sensations of wellbeing, (2) positive feelings, (3) presence of mind and (4) useful intervention elements.

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