A Software-Assisted Qualitative Study on the Use of Music in People with Anorexia Nervosa

Applewhite, Briana; Priya, Aishwarya Krishna; Cardi, Valentina; Himmerich, Hubertus

doi:10.5772/intechopen.92589

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“…To evaluate patients' attitudes surrounding music and music therapy, we developed a questionnaire based on a preparatory study (13). The questionnaire comprised of 50 questions split into seven sections: Section one and two provided patient information, such as age, sex, and duration of illness.…”

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“…In a recently conducted preparatory qualitative study to obtain input to design a structured questionnaire for the current survey, we found that patients with AN mainly associate positive memories and emotions with music (13). The aim of the current research was to further examine the attitudes of people with AN surrounding their use of music, positive and negative effects of music, and their thoughts on music as an adjunct to their treatment.…”

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Attitudes Surrounding Music of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Survey-Based Mixed-Methods Analysis

Priya

Applewhite

et al. 2021

Front. Psychiatry

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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one of the main eating disorders. It has the highest mortality of all psychiatric disorders, and the success rates of current therapies are not fully satisfactory. Thus, there is a need for novel interventions. We investigated the attitudes surrounding music of 41 patients with clinically-diagnosed AN as well as their thoughts on the potential therapeutic uses of music using a questionnaire of 50 questions. Free text responses were qualitatively analyzed for reoccurring themes with NVivo 12 software. Yes/no questions and questions of best fit were analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The most prevalent theme was the positive effect of music. Most patients reported that listening to music evokes varying emotions in them (83%) which may be of positive or negative nature. Similarly, patients associated certain music with particular positive, but also with particular negative memories. A majority of patients stated that music helps to distract them (85%), helps with loneliness (59%) and helps them feel more connected to others (58%). This data indicates that people with AN make nonclinical use of music which seems to elicit positive as well as negative emotions and memories. Patients felt music is beneficial with regard to important aspects of AN, such as emotional problems, loneliness, and relationship difficulties. Most of them would also like to attend music therapy.

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Attitudes Surrounding Music of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Survey-Based Mixed-Methods Analysis

Priya

Applewhite

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Front. Psychiatry

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“…The results obtained were positive and support the use of MT in a daily programme for the treatment of AN. Intervention was found to be feasible and confirms that MT is well received by patients with AN [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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Effects of Music Therapy in the Reduction of Pre-Meal Anxiety in Patients Suffering from Anorexia Nervosa

Ceccato

Roveran

2022

Brain Sciences

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Literature reviews appear to indicate that Music Therapy (MT) may instil a sense of empowerment and generate feelings of renewed self-confidence, distracting subjects who follow this type of intervention from negative thoughts and, generally, helping patients suffering from Anorexia Nervosa (AN) to redevelop or rediscover their identity. The purpose of the study reported in this paper is to investigate whether MT proposed before an evening meal is capable of decreasing pre-meal anxiety in adolescents suffering from AN who follow the Day-hospital Treatment Programme at the San Bortolo Hospital of Vicenza (Italy). A total of 24 patients participated voluntarily in once-weekly sessions of group-based MT conducted by a qualified music therapist over a period of six months. Before evening meals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, pre-meal anxiety was measured using a self-report scale, and the MT group session occurred every Wednesday before the evening meal was consumed. MT activities were both active and receptive. It has been found that with respect to Mondays and Tuesdays, pre-meal anxiety was significantly lower on Wednesdays following participation in the MT group. MT is evidently capable of reducing pre-meal anxiety and may be adopted as a supportive element in treatment plans relating to patients with AN in a day-hospital treatment programme.

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“…Music as a self-regulation tool. Two surveys on the use of and thoughts about music, as an additional therapeutic option in the treatment of AN, were also integrated (Applewhite et al, 2020;Krishna Priya et al, 2021). A total of 46 women and one man between the ages of 18 and 65 who were inpatients or outpatients receiving treatment were surveyed for their opinions.…”

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“…It can help with recovery and anxiety and it improves ED. In addition, people with AN wish for a MT treatment (Applewhite et al, 2020).…”

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Music therapy in eating disorder treatment and its synergy with systemic and family-based therapy approaches: A systematic review

Seppendorf,

Hoorman,

Schloeßer

et al. 2024

British Journal of Music Therapy

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Eating disorders are serious psychosomatic disorders and constitute the most common chronic disorder of female adolescence. Men experience a later onset but appear to constitute around 25% of adult cases. Due to their comorbidities and high mortality rate, these conditions pose a significant health risk. Although systemic and family therapy are considered among the most successful treatment modalities in adolescence, there is a need for expanded treatment options. With this background, the question arises as to what extent music therapy is already integrated into treatments. This review aims to include studies on music, music therapy, and eating disorders in general and covering all age groups. In all, 26 studies met the criteria for review, with a total of 1026 participants. None of the studies used music therapy combined with systemic or family-based therapy. However, despite differences between study designs, the individual studies show commonalities in their interventions and a relationship to the systemic and family-based approach. This review suggests that music therapy may be a valuable complement to the treatment modalities of systemic and family-based therapies as well as to constellations and sculpture approaches in eating disorders treatment. Further research is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of such combined approaches.

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A Software-Assisted Qualitative Study on the Use of Music in People with Anorexia Nervosa

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

Attitudes Surrounding Music of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Survey-Based Mixed-Methods Analysis

Attitudes Surrounding Music of Patients With Anorexia Nervosa: A Survey-Based Mixed-Methods Analysis

Effects of Music Therapy in the Reduction of Pre-Meal Anxiety in Patients Suffering from Anorexia Nervosa

Music therapy in eating disorder treatment and its synergy with systemic and family-based therapy approaches: A systematic review

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