The Effect of Music Therapy on the Physical and Mental Parameters of Cancer Patients During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Journal
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
Year
2021
Abstract
PURPOSE: Music therapy has been used for relaxation in traditional medicine. This study explored the effect of music therapy on the physical and mental parameters of cancer patients during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). DESIGN AND METHODS: Thirty patients who were hospitalized for bone marrow transplantation were included. Traditional Music Therapy of Islamic Turkish Culture was applied to the patients during the transplantation process. Specific physical and psychological parameters of patients were evaluated before and after music therapy. FINDINGS: A positive relationship between anxiety and distress scores was observed. Music therapy had a significant impact on increasing levels of oxygen saturation, and decreasing anxiety and distress levels of the HSCT patients (P < .05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Music therapy may provide positive effects for patients during HSCT.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Cancer; Anxiety; Distress; Hospital Setting; Invasive Medical Procedures; Mental Health; Music Therapy; Stem Cell Transplantation; Surgery
Indexed Terms
anxiety; Anxiety; cancer; psychology; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Neoplasms; holistic; traditional medicine
Study Type
Quasi-Experimental Study; Quantitative Methods
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Geyik, G., Doğan, S., Ozbek, H., & Atayoglu, A. T. (2021). The Effect of Music Therapy on the Physical and Mental Parameters of Cancer Patients During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 57 (2), 558-564. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1996