Application of Therapeutic Harp Sounds for Quality of Life Among Hospitalized Patients

Schneider, Diane M.; Graham, Kathleen; Croghan, Katrina; Novotny, Paul J.; Parkinson, Julia; Lafky, Veronica; Sloan, Jeff A.

doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2014.09.012

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“…Additionally, Schneider et al. () reported evidence of strong positive effects on the quality of life of hospitalised patients who received live therapeutic harp music during the first 24 hr of their hospital stay.…”

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The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review

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Munn‐Giddings

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The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review

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“…Furthermore, it reduced anxiety and the use of analgesics in post‐operative patients 69,70 . Harp music was found to significantly correlate with decreased fatigue and pain in hospital patients 71 . Along with reductions in joint pain 57 and back pain, 58 music has also been found to release endogenous opioids, oxytocin, and other amines that are involved in reducing pain 67 .…”

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Non‐pharmacological therapies for pain management in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review

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Among the various non‐motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), pain is often cited as the most common and debilitating feature. Currently, the literature contains gaps in knowledge with respect to the various forms of treatment available, particularly non‐pharmacological therapies. Thus, the purpose of this systematic review is to provide an examination of the literature on non‐pharmacological therapies for pain in PD. We compared the findings of research articles indexed within various literature databases related to non‐pharmacological treatments of pain in PD patients. Our review identified five major non‐pharmacological methods of pain therapy in PD: acupuncture, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, neuromodulation, and exercise. Treatments such as exercise therapy found a reduction in pain perception due to various factors, including the analgesic effects of neurotransmitter release during exercise and increased activity leading to a decrease in musculoskeletal rigidity and stiffness. By the same token, hydrotherapy has been shown to reduce pain perception within PD patients, with authors often citing a combined treatment of exercise and hydrotherapy as an effective treatment for pain management. Multiple methods of neurostimulation were also observed, including deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulation. Deep brain stimulation showed efficacy in alleviating certain pain types (dystonic and central), while not others (musculoskeletal). Hence, patients may consider deep brain stimulation as an additive procedure for their current treatment protocol. On the other hand, spinal cord stimulation showed significant improvement in reducing VAS scores for pain. Finally, although the literature on massage therapy and acupuncture effectiveness on pain management is limited, both have demonstrated a reduction in pain perception, with common reasons such as tactile stimulation and release of anti‐nociceptive molecules in the body. Although literature pertaining to non‐pharmacological treatments of pain in PD is sparse, there is copious support for these treatments as beneficial to pain management. Further exploration in the form of clinical trials is warranted to assess the efficacy of such therapies.

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Chronic pain management in the home setting

Hendrix¹,

Harrison

2023

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Application of Therapeutic Harp Sounds for Quality of Life Among Hospitalized Patients

Abstract: There is evidence of strong positive effects on the QOL of hospitalized patients who received therapeutic harp sound treatment along with standard care.

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review

The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review

Non‐pharmacological therapies for pain management in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review

Chronic pain management in the home setting

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