Effects of music therapy on mood, pain, and satisfaction in the neurologic inpatient setting
September 21st, 2022
Leah J. Mercier, David M. Langelier, Chel Hee Lee, Brenda Brown-Hall, Christopher Grant, Stephanie Plamondon
Music therapy (MT) has been used in health care settings for a wide variety of treatment goals. This study explored the effects of a single MT session on mood, pain and satisfaction in neurologic rehabilitation inpatients. Results showed significant improvements in mood and reductions in pain, with patients, families and staff reporting positive effects.
Disability and Rehabilitation
DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2117863
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Abstract/Description
Purpose
Music therapy (MT) has been used in health care settings for a wide variety of treatment goals. Many inpatients with neurologic impairments struggle with low mood and pain for which MT may be a novel adjunct treatment. The aims of this study were to: (1) evaluate change in mood and pain following a single MT session; (2) explore the impact of an MT program on mood, pain and satisfaction from the perspective of the patient, family and staff.
Materials and methods
A mixed-methods study was conducted. Forty participants completed pre/post MT surveys evaluating mood, pain and satisfaction. Individual semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 14 MT program participants (inpatients), 5 family members of participants and 16 staff.
Results
There was significant improvement in mood (p
Music therapy (MT) has been used in health care settings for a wide variety of treatment goals. Many inpatients with neurologic impairments struggle with low mood and pain for which MT may be a novel adjunct treatment. The aims of this study were to: (1) evaluate change in mood and pain following a single MT session; (2) explore the impact of an MT program on mood, pain and satisfaction from the perspective of the patient, family and staff.
Materials and methods
A mixed-methods study was conducted. Forty participants completed pre/post MT surveys evaluating mood, pain and satisfaction. Individual semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 14 MT program participants (inpatients), 5 family members of participants and 16 staff.
Results
There was significant improvement in mood (p
