Role of Complementary Medicine (Music, Acupuncture, Acupressure, TENS and Audio-Visual Distraction) in Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL): A Systematic Review From EAU Sections of Urolithiasis (EULIS) and Uro-Technology (ESUT).

We performed a systematic review to look at the role of alternative or complementary medicine such as music, acupressure, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and audiovisual distractions to decrease analgesia requirement and alleviate anxiety during SWL. Twenty-three papers(2439 participants) were included: Music (n = 1056.6%), Acupuncture (n = 517.7%), Acupressure (n = 13.8%), TENS (n = 617.2%), and audiovisual distraction (n = 14.6%). Most of the studies showed that complementary therapy, lowered pain, and anxiety with higher patient satisfaction and willingness to undergo the procedure. With its feasibility and convenience, urological guidelines need to endorse it, and more should be done to promote its use in outpatient urological procedures.

Effects of Dance and Music on Pain and Fear During Childbirth.

OBJECTIVE: To test the effects of dance and music and music alone on pain and fear during the active phase of labor among nulliparous women. DESIGN: Single-blind, randomized, controlled study. SETTING: A maternity and children's hospital in Konya Province, Turkey. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 93 nulliparous, pregnant women who were in the active phase of labor at term gestation with single fetuses in cephalic presentation. METHODS: We randomly assigned participants to one of three groups: dance and music, music alone, and usual care (control). We collected data four times during labor using a personal information form, labor monitoring form, visual analog scale (VAS), and Version A of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQA) to measure fear. RESULTS: Based on multivariate analysis of variance, the effect of time and study group interaction on VAS and W-DEQA scores was statistically significant (p < .05), and the effect of study groups and time on VAS scores was statistically significant (p < .05). The effect of the study groups on W-DEQA scores was statistically significant (p < .05), but there was no statistically significant effect of time on W-DEQA scores (p > .05). CONCLUSION: Dance and music and music alone significantly reduced pain and fear in nulliparous women during the active phase of labor. These interventions are easy for nurses and midwives to use, affordable, and effective, and they enable a woman and her partner to be actively engaged in the woman's care.

Multiprofessional team perception of a music therapeutic workshop developed by nurses.

OBJECTIVE: To understand the perception of a multiprofessional team regarding the use of music in a therapeutic workshop developed by nurses. METHOD: Qualitative study, of the exploratory type. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, with the participation of 13 professionals from a Psychosocial Care Center in a municipality of Minas Gerais' Zona da Mata, and analyzed according to Michel Maffesoli's comprehensive sociology approach. RESULTS: The testimonies revealed that the use of music in the nurse's activities in mental health represents a re-signification of nursing care and favors the user's subjectivity. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: This study allowed us to show that nurses need to listen to the music that comes from the heart, from the soul, and to the truths that are not always stated in the scenarios of therapeutic practices with individuals going through psychic suffering. Therefore, the care offered should be centered on the human history, which wants to be unveiled and understood.

The role and outcomes of music listening for women in childbirth: An integrative review.

AIM: To synthesise primary research on the role and use of music listening for women in childbirth. DESIGN: Integrative review. METHODS: Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) five-stage integrative review method was utilized to complete a systematic search of the literature. Studies were included if they were (a) peer-reviewed, (b) written in the English language, (c) published between 1 January 1979 and 5 April 2019 and (d) described the use of music listening during labour and birth. Studies were appraised for quality and methodological rigor using standardised assessment tools including the Critical Appraisal Skills Programmes (CASP) checklist for the qualitative studies and the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for the quasi-experimental studies and randomised control trials. Data extrapolation, methodological quality assessment and Thematic Content Analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) were carried out. FINDINGS: A total of 931 articles were retrieved and 24 papers were included in the review (12 randomized controlled trials, 9 quasi-experimental and 3 qualitative). The quality of the studies was moderately good overall. Two overarching themes emerged including 'outcomes of using music in childbirth' and, 'music application during childbirth'. Within 'outcomes of using music in childbirth' four subthemes are described: 'pain', 'anxiety', 'psychological supports' and 'progression of labour'. Within 'music application during childbirth' four themes are presented: 'timing of the music application', 'type of music', 'birth preparation using music' and 'mode of music listening'. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The findings indicate that music listening has a significant role to play for women in childbirth. This non-pharmacological intervention can reduce pain and anxiety while offering a multifaceted form of psychological support to alleviate stress and promote an increased sense of control in women during labour. However, further awareness is needed around the idiosyncratic nature of the music listening experience.

Soothing the heart with music: A feasibility study of a bedside music therapy intervention for critically ill patients in an urban hospital setting.

OBJECTIVES: Music therapy has been shown to be effective for reducing anxiety and pain in people with a serious illness. Few studies have investigated the feasibility of integrating music therapy into general inpatient care of the seriously ill, including the care of diverse, multiethnic patients. This leaves a deficit in knowledge for intervention planning. This study investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of introducing music therapy for patients on 4 inpatient units in a large urban medical center. Capacitated and incapacitated patients on palliative care, transplantation, medical intensive care, and general medicine units received a single bedside session led by a music therapist. METHODS: A mixed-methods, pre-post design was used to assess clinical indicators and the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Multiple regression modeling was used to evaluate the effect of music therapy on anxiety, pain, pulse, and respiratory rate. Process evaluation data and qualitative analysis of observational data recorded by the music therapists were used to assess the feasibility of providing music therapy on the units and patients' interest, receptivity, and satisfaction. RESULTS: Music therapy was delivered to 150 patients over a 6-month period. Controlling for gender, age, and session length, regression modeling showed that patients reported reduced anxiety post-session. Music therapy was found to be an accessible and adaptable intervention, with patients expressing high interest, receptivity, and satisfaction. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: This study found it feasible and effective to introduce bedside music therapy for seriously ill patients in a large urban medical center. Lessons learned and recommendations for future investigation are discussed.

Music, Movement, and Mind: Use of Drumming to Improve Strength, Balance, Proprioception, Stamina, Coordination, and Emotional Status in a 12-Year-Old With Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: A Case Study.

The purpose of this article is to report a case study of the effect of therapeutic drumming on motor, communication skills, and behavior of a preteen diagnosed with agenesis of the corpus callosum. This 12-year-old participated in 30- to 45-minute weekly sessions over a 12-month period in which rudimentary drumming exercises were used to analyze and then measure any changes in equilibrium reactions, postural transfers, and trunk control. Measurable documentation evidenced marked improvement in motor skills while suggesting communication and behavioral improvement. The findings support the theory that therapeutic drumming would benefit preteens with agenesis of the corpus callosum, which provides promising evidence to other neurologic developmental diagnoses and therefore indicates a need for further research. While the therapeutic nature of music is well documented, how the listener participates can influence the effect of the music. For example, passive music listening can improve pain or anxiety, however, active music listening with expected intentional action may improve physical, mental, behavioral, and spiritual healing. Active music listening could be a valuable holistic nursing intervention.

The use of music in aged care facilities: A mixed-methods study.

Music is frequently used in aged care, being easily accessible and cost-effective. Research indicates that certain types of musical engagement hold greater benefits than others. However, it is not clear how effectively music is utilized in aged care facilities and what the barriers are to its further use. This study used a mixed-methods paradigm, surveying 46 aged care workers and conducting in-depth interviews with 5, to explore how music is used in aged care facilities in Australia, staff perceptions of the impact of music on residents, and the barriers to more effective implementation of music in aged care settings.

Effectiveness of music therapy and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing stress before exams and improving academic performance in Nursing students: A randomized trial.

BACKGROUND: Nursing students experiencing high stress levels before exams could suffer worse academic performance. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated an intervention combining Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and music therapy on the decrease of before exams stress and the improvement of academic results. DESIGN AND METHODS: Randomized controlled trial including students from the Nursing Degree during the first semester of the 2017-2018 academic year. All participants were randomized to the control (CG) or the experimental group (EG). The CG took the exam as usual whereas in the EG, PMR and music therapy were performed before exams. Blood samples were drawn to investigate variations in biochemical parameters. The academic performance was assessed by the score obtained in the "Clinical Nursing" exam. RESULTS: We included 112 students (75% females, mean age 24.3 ±â€¯6.2 years, 56 students in every group). There were no differences in any parameter during the first measurement. Regarding the second measurement, we observed a reduction in heart rate for the EG and an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol for the CG. Indeed, these parameters were significantly higher compared to the EG. The EG had a mean score of 5.07 ±â€¯1.59 in the Clinical Nursing exam, which was significantly higher compared to the CG (4.42 ±â€¯1.58, p = 0.033). The proportion of fails in the CG was also higher (62.5% vs. 42.9%, p = 0.037). CONCLUSION: In this study including students from the Nursing degree, the combination of PMR and music therapy was effective for the control and decrease of stress before exams, and also demonstrated improvements in academic results.

Multiprofessional team perception of a music therapeutic workshop developed by nurses / Percepción del equipo multiprofesional sobre el taller terapéutico de música desarrollado por enfermero / Percepção da equipe multiprofissional sobre oficina terapêutica de música desenvolvida pelo enfermeiro

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the perception of a multiprofessional team regarding the use of music in a therapeutic workshop developed by nurses. Method: Qualitative study, of the exploratory type. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, with the participation of 13 professionals from a Psychosocial Care Center in a municipality of Minas Gerais' Zona da Mata, and analyzed according to Michel Maffesoli's comprehensive sociology approach. Results: The testimonies revealed that the use of music in the nurse's activities in mental health represents a re-signification of nursing care and favors the user's subjectivity. Final considerations: This study allowed us to show that nurses need to listen to the music that comes from the heart, from the soul, and to the truths that are not always stated in the scenarios of therapeutic practices with individuals going through psychic suffering. Therefore, the care offered should be centered on the human history, which wants to be unveiled and understood.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comprender la percepción de los profesionales del equipo multiprofesional sobre el uso de la música en un taller terapéutico desarrollado por enfermero. Método: Estudio cualitativo de tipo exploratorio. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas, con la participación de 13 profesionales de un Centro de Atención Psicosocial en un municipio de la Zona de la Mata de Minas Gerais, y después analizados desde la sociología comprensiva de Michel Maffesoli. Resultados: Los testimonios demostraron que el uso de la música en las actividades del enfermero en salud mental representa una resignificación de las líneas de cuidados de enfermería y le favorece la subjetividad del usuario. Consideraciones finales: Este estudio señala que el enfermero necesita oír la música que viene del corazón, del alma y de las verdades que ni siempre se dicen en los escenarios de prácticas terapéuticas con individuos en sufrimiento psíquico. Por lo tanto, el cuidado ofrecido debe ser centrado en la historia humana que nos invita a desvelarla y comprenderla.

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender a percepção dos profissionais da equipe multiprofissional sobre o uso da música em oficina terapêutica desenvolvida pelo enfermeiro. Método: Estudo qualitativo, do tipo exploratório. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, com a participação de 13 profissionais de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial em um município da Zona da Mata Mineira, e analisados seguindo-se o referencial da sociologia compreensiva, de Michel Maffesoli. Resultados: Os depoimentos revelaram que o uso da música nas atividades do enfermeiro em saúde mental representa uma ressignificação das linhas de cuidados de enfermagem e favorece a subjetividade do usuário. Considerações finais: Este estudo possibilitou evidenciar que o enfermeiro precisa ouvir a música que vem do coração, da alma e das verdades nem sempre proferidas nos cenários de práticas terapêuticas com indivíduos em sofrimento psíquico. Portanto, o cuidado ofertado deve ser centrado na história humana que convida a ser desvelada e compreendida. Descritores: Enfermeiros; Música; Saúde Mental; Serviços de Saúde Mental; Cuidados de Enfermagem.

Effects of progressive muscle relaxation combined with music on stress, fatigue, and coping styles among intensive care nurses.

AIM: To examine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation combined with music on stress, fatigue and coping styles amongst intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. DESIGN: A randomised controlled trial of 56 nurses aged 18  years and older, with at least three months experience. The intervention group (n = 28) received a 20 minute session comprising progressive muscle relaxation combined with music for a total of eight weeks in the form of group sessions, while the control group (n = 28) received only a single-time face-to-face attention-matched education (20  minutes). The data collection tools were administered at baseline, at week four, eight and twelve. SETTING: Internal Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Coronary Intensive care Unit of a training and research hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcome: Stress level. Secondary outcome: Fatigue severity and coping styles. RESULTS: Stress scores in the intervention group decreased significantly at week 8 and week 12 (p < 0.05). Similarly, the fatigue scores were observed to be significantly lower in the intervention group at week 8 and week 12 in comparison to those in the control group (p < 0.05). The scores of coping styles, obtained for the acceptance sub-dimension were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group at week 4, 8, and 12 (p < 0.05). The use of instrumental support, venting and the emotional support scores were observed to be significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group at week 12 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results indicated that progressive muscle relaxation combined with music appears to be effective in decreasing stress and fatigue, and in improving the coping styles amongst intensive care nurses. Future studies should be conducted on a larger scale to make conclusions with higher probability.

Effect of Listening to Music on Postoperative Cognitive Function in Older Adults After Hip or Knee Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the effect of listening to music on postoperative cognitive function in older adults after hip or knee surgery. DESIGN: This work was a randomized controlled study that involved an intervention group and control group. METHODS: Study data were recollected by using a patient information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and NEECHAM Confusion Scale. Music was played three times a day to the participants in the intervention group for 3 days postoperatively. FINDINGS: The mean MMSE and NEECHAM scores of the intervention and control groups were compared. No statistically significant difference was found in the mean MMSE (P > .05) between the two groups. A statistically significant difference in the mean NEECHAM Confusion Scale score was observed between the groups (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that listening to music was important in preventing postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients who underwent hip or knee arthroplasty.

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Musical Cognitive Restructuring App for Black Inner-City Girls: Survey, Usage, and Focus Group Evaluation.

BACKGROUND: Research on mobile health (mHealth) app use during adolescence is growing; however, little attention has been paid to black adolescents, particularly black girls, who are generally underresearched and underserved in psychological intervention research. Cognitive restructuring is an important tool in anxiety and fear management and involves two parts: (1) recognizing and deconstructing erroneous thoughts and (2) replacing negative anxiety and stress-provoking thoughts with positive thoughts. In our work with black adolescent females, we found that cognitive restructuring is a difficult skill to practice on one's own. Thus, drawing upon the importance of music in the black community, we developed the Build Your Own Theme Song (BYOTS) app to deliver a musical form of the technique to middle-school black girls. OBJECTIVE: Our aim in this mixed methods study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the BYOTS app. We hypothesize that participants will expect the app to be effective in reducing negative thoughts and that the app will meet their expectations and data generated from the app will demonstrate a reduction in negative thinking and anxiety. METHODS: A total of 72 black or biracial seventh- and eighth-grade adolescent females were enrolled in Sisters United Now (SUN), an eight-session culturally infused and app-augmented stress and anxiety sister circle intervention. Before using the BYOTS app, girls completed the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children 2 and the App Expectations Survey. Usage data collected from the app included an assessment of negative thinking before and after listening to their song. After completion of the intervention, focus groups were held to gather qualitative data on participants' app experience. RESULTS: Results using paired sample t tests indicated negative thinking was significantly lower at day 7 than day 1 (t31=1.69, P=.05). Anxiety from preuse to postuse of the app was also reduced (t38=2.82, P=.004). Four effectiveness themes emerged from the focus groups: difference in behavior and temperament, promoted calmness, helpfulness in stressful home situations, and focused thinking via the SUN theme song. CONCLUSIONS: The BYOTS app is a useful tool for delivering musical cognitive restructuring to reduce negative thinking and anxiety in an underserved urban population. Changes were supported both quantitatively and qualitatively. Participants, their peers, and their family noted the difference. Findings support expanding the research to black girls of various socioeconomic statuses and geographic diversity. Currently, the app augments SUN, a culturally relevant intervention. Future research will explore BYOTS as a stand-alone app.

Nursing music intervention: A systematic mapping study.

OBJECTIVE: The present investigation analyses the studies of music intervention carried out by nurse researchers, or a research group including nurses, making use of a systematic mapping method to determine the trends in this field. METHOD: In this study, based on a systematic mapping method, 68 out of the 809 studies published between 2013 and 2017, were evaluated. RESULTS: In 87.7% of the studies, Receptive Music Therapy was used while new age music was listened to in 23.9% of the studies. Music intervention was found to be effective in relieving anxiety and pain in 54% and 34.1% of the 44 studies examining the efficacy of receptive music therapy, respectively. CONCLUSION: This study reveals that nurses use music intervention in all areas of health care services, and that the variables for which the effect of musical intervention is examined are mostly anxiety, vital signs and pain.

The effects of listening to music on the postoperative nausea and vomiting.

AIM: To determine the effect of music on the severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting after the laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS: This study was a randomized, controlled clinical study. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups (intervention group and control group). The numerical scale of nausea was used in rating the nausea complaints of the patients and the vomiting incidence assessment form in determining the incidence of vomiting. RESULTS: There were statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of the severity of nausea complaint (W = 110.826 p < 0.001). When compared to the control group, the vomiting incidence of the patients was statistically significantly lower in intervention group. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that listening to music decreased the severity nausea and the incidence of vomiting in the postoperative period.

The effects of inpatient music therapy on self-reported symptoms at an academic cancer center: a preliminary report.

PURPOSE: Music therapy has shown benefits for reducing distress in individuals with cancer. We explore the effects of music therapy on self-reported symptoms of patients receiving inpatient care at a comprehensive cancer center. METHODS: Music therapy was available as part of an inpatient integrative oncology consultation service; we examined interventions and symptoms for consecutive patients treated by a board-certified music therapist from September 2016 to May 2017. Patients completed the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS, 10 symptoms, scale 0-10, 10 most severe) before and after the intervention. Data was summarized by descriptive statistics. Changes in ESAS symptom and subscale scores (physical distress (PHS), psychological distress (PSS), and global distress (GDS)) were evaluated by Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULTS: Data were evaluable for 96 of 100 consecutive initial, unique patient encounters; 55% were women, average age 50, and majority with hematologic malignancies (47%). Reasons for music therapy referral included anxiety/stress (67%), adjustment disorder/coping (28%), and mood elevation/depression (17%). The highest (worst) symptoms at baseline were sleep disturbance (5.7) and well-being (5.5). We observed statistically and clinically significant improvement (means) for anxiety (- 2.3 ± 1.5), drowsiness (- 2.1 ± 2.2), depression (- 2.1 ± 1.9), nausea (- 2.0 ± 2.4), fatigue (- 1.9 ± 1.5), pain (- 1.8 ± 1.4), shortness of breath (- 1.4 ± 2.2), appetite (- 1.1 ± 1.7), and for all ESAS subscales (all ps < 0.02). The highest clinical response rates were observed for anxiety (92%), depression (91%), and pain (89%). CONCLUSIONS: A single, in-person, tailored music therapy intervention as part of an integrative oncology inpatient consultation service contributed to the significant improvement in global, physical, and psychosocial distress. A randomized controlled trial is justified.

Utilization of integrative medicine differs by age among pediatric oncology patients.

PURPOSE: Coping with symptoms related to cancer treatment is challenging for pediatric patients with cancer and their caregivers. Additionally, caring for pediatric patients requires specialized expertise to incorporate age-appropriate interventions to improve outcomes. Despite the increase in pediatric inpatient integrative medicine (IM) therapies, there is a paucity of knowledge about whether the utilization of IM therapies differs by patient age. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis on IM utilization among pediatric inpatients between 2008 and 2016 in a tertiary urban cancer center using electronic medical records. Multivariable logistic regression models examined the relationship between age and specific type of IM utilization, adjusting for specific demographic factors. RESULTS: Between 2008 and 2016, the pediatric inpatient IM service had 20 686 visits and treated 1877 unique patients. A significant age difference (P < 0.001) by modality was noted: dance therapy (mean age ± standard deviation: 5.9 ± 5.3 years), music therapy (8.0±7.0 years), mind-body therapies (13.0 ± 7.7 years), massage (14.5 ± 7.8 years), and acupuncture (20.0 ± 7.9 years). In multivariable analysis, the association between age and use of specific IM therapies remained significant (P < 0.001 for all). CONCLUSION: Specific types of inpatient IM therapy usage significantly differed by the age of pediatric patients with cancer; therefore, designing and providing age-appropriate IM interventions with consideration for developmental stage are needed to ensure that the most appropriate and effective therapies are provided to children with cancer.

[Effects of Music Therapy on the Care Burden of In-Home Caregivers and Physiological Parameters of Their In-Home Dementia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial].

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to explore the effects of classical Turkish music therapy on both the caregiver burden and physiological parameters of patients with dementia. METHODS: The study was a randomized controlled trial. It was conducted with dementia patients (n = 75) and their caregivers who were registered at in-home care services of the General Secretariat of the Association of Public Hospitals in Ordu. The study sample consisted of 30 control and 30 music group patients and their caregivers who satisfied the inclusion criteria for the study conducted between April 2015 and April 2016. The primary outcome of the study was to measure the care burden of in-home caregivers, and the secondary outcome was to measure physiological parameters, including systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate in patients with dementia. RESULTS: The mean scores of the post-test caregiver burden in the music group were found to be significantly lower than those of the control group (t = -4.478, p = 0.001). The differences in the post-test systolic and diastolic blood pressures between the patient groups were found to be statistically significant (t = -4.603, p = 0.001; t = -2.656, p = 0.010). CONCLUSIONS: Classical Turkish music intervention in in-home dementia patients decreased the care burden of caregivers and the patients' blood pressures were brought under control. In parallel with these results, it is recommended that more studies to reveal the effects of classical Turkish music on care burden should be conducted.

Effect of Music Therapy on Pain Perception, Anxiety, and Opioid Use During Dressing Change Among Patients With Burns in India: A Quasi-experimental, Cross-over Pilot Study.

The effectiveness of music therapy for relieving pain and anxiety during burn dressing changes has not been reported from India. PURPOSE: This study was conducted to assess the effect of music therapy on pain, anxiety, opioid use, and hemodynamic variables during burn dressing change. METHODS: Patients in a tertiary care burn unit who were >10 years old, conscious, able to respond, and oriented to time, place, and person participated in a 2-month, quasi-experimental, cross-over pilot study. Each served as his/her own control. Dressings were changed every other day alternating between the control (standard pain management) and experimental (control plus patient-selected music) intervention. Pain was assessed using a numerical rating scale, anxiety was scored using the State Trait Anxiety Test (higher scores indicated more pain and anxiety), and hemodynamic parameters and analgesics were recorded. Wilcoxon Test and chi-squared tests were utilized for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Median pain scores (5, interquartile range [IQR] IQR: 3-7; and 6, IQR: 5-8) and median anxiety scores (12, IQR: 8-17; and 14, IQR: 10-19) were significantly lower during the experimental than during the standard dressing change, respectively (P <.001), and opioids were used significantly less frequently during the experimental change (P = .002). CONCLUSION: Music therapy helps reduce anxiety, pain, and opioid use during burn dressing change.

Mitos y realidades del efecto Mozart / Myths and facts about the Mozart effect

Introducción: a finales del siglo pasado, se desencadenó un enorme interés por desentrañar los aspectos neurobiológicos de la música y de sus efectos sobre las funciones cognitivas. Desde entonces, y gracias a algunos estudios médicos que así lo sugerían, se popularizó la idea de que al escuchar algunas piezas de Mozart se podían mejorar determinadas funciones cognitivas; de hecho, posteriormente algunos profesionales escribieron libros ensalzando las bondades de este tipo de música en el cerebro de los niños. Desarrollo: se ha realizado una búsqueda bibliográfica de los artículos más relevantes de los últimos años sobre el efecto Mozart, con evidencias científicas que avalen si la música de Mozart puede modular, en cierta manera, nuestro cerebro, mejorando algunas funciones o aumentando la inteligencia, si fuese el caso. También se ha recabado información sobre la influencia de la música de Mozart en personas con epilepsia, para vislumbrar si puede ejercer algún tipo de beneficio en estos pacientes. Conclusiones: existen controversias sobre los beneficios a nivel cognitivo del efecto Mozart, y en la actualidad, no se puede afirmar que escuchar esta música favorezca o mejore las funciones ejecutivas. Sin embargo, son alentadores los estudios sobre el efecto de la Sonata para dos pianos en re mayor K488 en el cerebro de los niños epilépticos, pudiendo modificar el electroencefalograma y disminuir las descargas epileptiformes en el registro. Estos resultados han de tomarse con cautela y se necesitan estudios más completos para poder afirmar las propiedades anticomiciales de dicha obra musical

Introduction: at the end of the last century, an enormous interest was unleashed to unravel the neurobiological aspects of music and its effects on cognitive functions. Since then, and thanks to some medical studies that also suggested it, the idea that listening to some pieces of Mozart could improve certain cognitive functions became popular; in fact, some professionals wrote books extolling the benefits of this type of music in children's brains. Development: a bibliographic search of the most relevant articles of recent years about the Mozart effect has been carried out, with scientific evidences that support if Mozart's music can modulate our brain, improving some functions or increasing intelligence. Information has also been collected about the influence of Mozart's music on people with epilepsy, in order to study if it can provide some kind of benefit in these patients. Conclusions: there are controversies about the cognitive benefits of the Mozart effect, and at present, it cannot be said that listening to this music favors or improves executive functions. However, the studies on the effect of the Mozart's Sonata K448 in the brain of the epileptic children are encouraging, being able to modify the electroencephalogram and diminish the epileptiform discharges in the registry. These results should be taken with caution and more good quality studies are needed to confirm the anticomicial properties of this musical work

Music therapy in UK palliative and end-of-life care: a service evaluation.

Music therapy aligns to the holistic approach to palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC), with an emergent evidence base reporting positive effect on a range of health-related outcomes for both patient and family carer alongside high client demand. However, the current service provision and the role of music therapists in supporting individuals receiving PEOLC in the UK is currently unknown. OBJECTIVES: This service evaluation aims to identify the provision, role and perceived impact of UK music therapists in supporting patients receiving PEOLC, their families and health and social care professionals. METHODS: A survey was distributed to the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) member mailing list in July 2017. BAMT is the professional body for Health and Care Professions Council registered music therapists in the UK. RESULTS: Fifty respondents identified themselves as music therapists currently working with clients receiving PEOLC. The respondents largely reported (84.7%) less than 10 years of experience working in PEOLC settings, with only a minority receiving statutory funding for their role. Music therapists most commonly reported supporting adults with neurological conditions, cancers and dementia. CONCLUSIONS: Although promising that evidence suggests provision of music therapy in UK PEOLC settings in the past 10 years to have increased, lack of sustainable funding suggests the role to not be consistently accessible in PEOLC.