Music therapy in pediatric asthma improves pulmonary function while reducing hospitalizations.
J Asthma
; 58(5): 674-682, 2021 05.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate music therapy (MT), in conjunction with standard care, as a complementary option for asthma management in pediatric patients.Methods:
173 children were randomly assigned to one of three groups 1) Music a single individualized MT session along with a recorder and journal with instructions for home use; 2) Music Plus weekly group MT sessions along with a recorder and journal for home use; or 3) Control standard of care. Primary endpoints included pulmonary function tests (FEV1, FVC, FEF25-75, PEF), hospitalizations, ER visits, missed school days, and quality of life (Juniper).Results:
Significant intergroup differences relative to Controls were observed for FEV1/FVC (Music and Music Plus, p < 0.05) and FEF25-75 (Music Plus; p < 0.01). Music Plus participants experienced fewer hospitalizations compared to Controls (p < 0.001), corresponding to 1.16 fewer hospitalizations per patient-year. Caregivers' perception of their children's QOL significantly increased in the Music (p = 0.011) and Music Plus (p < 0.001) groups compared to Controls.Conclusion:
These results reflect MT's potential to favorably impact pediatric asthma management as a child-friendly, low-risk intervention. Further research is needed to substantiate the possible benefits of incorporating MT into standard treatment regimens.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Asma
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Musicoterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Asthma
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos