"The Use of Music in the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Scoping Review" by Elise Cournoyer Lemaire and Michel Perreault
 

The Use of Music in the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Scoping Review

Journal

Pain Management

Year

2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Music is a promising strategy to address the physical, psychological, and social needs of people with chronic pain. To better understand its potential in the treatment of chronic pain, this study aims to assess the state of knowledge regarding the effects of music in the context of chronic pain treatment. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted in eight databases using music, chronic pain, and treatment concepts and associated keywords. Studies were included in the review if they reported some effects of any form of music on chronic pain or concomitant conditions. RESULTS: Sixty-three studies were identified. Results showed numerous benefits of music-based interventions on chronic pain and common concomitant difficulties including emotional regulation, anxiety and depression symptoms, and social issues. Though literature supports varied forms of music-based interventions, those that account for participants' preferences and that encourage self-management and autonomy appeared to be the most effective. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the benefits of music in the management of pain and concomitant difficulties, there remain few examples of applied music interventions in services designed for people who experience chronic pain. More research is needed to identify the musical modalities that would be the most adapted and effective to complement chronic pain services.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Pain; Chronic Pain; Emotional Functioning; Psychological Outcomes; Anxiety; Music Medicine

Indexed Terms

Chronic Pain; Chronic pain; Pain Management; mental health; non-pharmacological intervention; scoping review; treatment

Study Type

Systematic Review

PubMed ID

PMID: 39611215 PMCID: PMC11622813

Document Type

Article

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