Effectiveness of Instrumental Music on Level of Stress Among Parents of the Neonates Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Tertiary Care Hospital, Karad

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was (1) to assess the level of stress among the parents of neonate admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), (2) to determine the effectiveness of instrumental music on the level of stress among parents of the neonates admitted in NICU, and (3) to find out association between level of stress and sociodemographic variables. Methods:The research approach adopted for this study was an evaluative approach, and research design was a one-group pre-and post-test research design. The study was conducted in NICU, Krishna Hospital, Karad, Maharashtra, India. The sample consists of 60 parents of neonates admitted in NICU. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. Parents were allowed to listen instrumental music two times a day for 5 days, and each session lasted for 30 minutes. The data were collected by structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results:The mean pretest stress score was 22.68, the mean post-test stress score was 12.86, and the mean difference of pretest and post-test stress score was 9.82. The reduction in the stress score was found statistically significant at the level of p<0.001. Conclusion:The findings reveal that the instrumental music is effective in reducing level of stress among parents of neonates admitted in NICU.