The effect of music therapy on the physical and mental parameters of cancer patients during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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).

The effect of music on comfort, pain, and anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in Turkey: a mixed-methods study

“…In the pilot study, Vestegern et al (2018) stated that music significantly reduced anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration [ 31 ]. In their study with cancer patients, Geyik et al (2021) reported that music reduced anxiety [ 32 ]. Contrary to these studies, in their study Özdemir et al (2019) stated that music applied to patients during bone marrow aspiration did not have a positive effect on patients but increased their anxiety levels [ 15 ].…”

The effect of music on comfort, pain, and anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in Turkey: a mixed-methods study

“…In the pilot study, Vestegern et al (2018) stated that music significantly reduced anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration [ 31 ]. In their study with cancer patients, Geyik et al (2021) reported that music reduced anxiety [ 32 ]. Contrary to these studies, in their study Özdemir et al (2019) stated that music applied to patients during bone marrow aspiration did not have a positive effect on patients but increased their anxiety levels [ 15 ].…”

Unique technologies: saving lives to save souls

“…There is evidence globally, that music and art helps patients both psychologically and physiologically. [18][19][20] Music therapy has been shown to help patients in pain and spiritually. Music therapy was found to help the quality of life of cancer patients and was effective in decreasing pain, depression, and anxiety.…”

“Music Played a Role in Saving My Life and Getting Me Through All of This”: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Hope in Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Advanced Cancer

“…For example, therapeutic music video interventions have been shown to help AYA patients cope with cancer-related distress and hematopoietic stem cell transplant by providing distraction, raising spirits, and fostering a sense of joy and optimism (Haase et al, 2020). Music therapy decreases anxiety, distress, and pain levels in patients undergoing medical procedures (Geyik et al, 2021). Musical interventions have been shown to facilitate better relationships between patients and healthcare staff, as well as between patients and their families, which can further contribute to a hopeful outlook (Toccafondi et al, 2018).…”

“…Music therapy is also perceived as energizing and uplifting, and can modulate the monoaminergic system, potentially affecting the brain regions associated with reward, motivation, and arousal (Liou et al, 2022). Music therapy can evoke positive emotions, stimulate relaxation, and thereby help individuals cope with negative situations (Geyik et al, 2021;Toccafondi et al, 2018). For example, therapeutic songwriting, also referred to as compositional music therapy, has been shown to enhance psychological and physiological wellbeing, including appropriate coping strategies and emotional regulation (Ishak et al, 2024).…”

The effect of music on comfort, pain, and anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in Turkey: a mixed-methods study

“…In the pilot study, Vestegern et al (2018) stated that music significantly reduced anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration [ 31 ]. In their study with cancer patients, Geyik et al (2021) reported that music reduced anxiety [ 32 ]. Contrary to these studies, in their study Özdemir et al (2019) stated that music applied to patients during bone marrow aspiration did not have a positive effect on patients but increased their anxiety levels [ 15 ].…”

Unique technologies: saving lives to save souls

“…There is evidence globally, that music and art helps patients both psychologically and physiologically. [18][19][20] Music therapy has been shown to help patients in pain and spiritually. Music therapy was found to help the quality of life of cancer patients and was effective in decreasing pain, depression, and anxiety.…”

“Music Played a Role in Saving My Life and Getting Me Through All of This”: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Hope in Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Advanced Cancer

“…For example, therapeutic music video interventions have been shown to help AYA patients cope with cancer-related distress and hematopoietic stem cell transplant by providing distraction, raising spirits, and fostering a sense of joy and optimism (Haase et al, 2020). Music therapy decreases anxiety, distress, and pain levels in patients undergoing medical procedures (Geyik et al, 2021). Musical interventions have been shown to facilitate better relationships between patients and healthcare staff, as well as between patients and their families, which can further contribute to a hopeful outlook (Toccafondi et al, 2018).…”

“…Music therapy is also perceived as energizing and uplifting, and can modulate the monoaminergic system, potentially affecting the brain regions associated with reward, motivation, and arousal (Liou et al, 2022). Music therapy can evoke positive emotions, stimulate relaxation, and thereby help individuals cope with negative situations (Geyik et al, 2021;Toccafondi et al, 2018). For example, therapeutic songwriting, also referred to as compositional music therapy, has been shown to enhance psychological and physiological wellbeing, including appropriate coping strategies and emotional regulation (Ishak et al, 2024).…”

The effect of music on comfort, pain, and anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in Turkey: a mixed-methods study

“…In the pilot study, Vestegern et al (2018) stated that music significantly reduced anxiety in patients with bone marrow aspiration [ 31 ]. In their study with cancer patients, Geyik et al (2021) reported that music reduced anxiety [ 32 ]. Contrary to these studies, in their study Özdemir et al (2019) stated that music applied to patients during bone marrow aspiration did not have a positive effect on patients but increased their anxiety levels [ 15 ].…”

Unique technologies: saving lives to save souls

“…There is evidence globally, that music and art helps patients both psychologically and physiologically. [18][19][20] Music therapy has been shown to help patients in pain and spiritually. Music therapy was found to help the quality of life of cancer patients and was effective in decreasing pain, depression, and anxiety.…”

“Music Played a Role in Saving My Life and Getting Me Through All of This”: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Hope in Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Advanced Cancer

“…For example, therapeutic music video interventions have been shown to help AYA patients cope with cancer-related distress and hematopoietic stem cell transplant by providing distraction, raising spirits, and fostering a sense of joy and optimism (Haase et al, 2020). Music therapy decreases anxiety, distress, and pain levels in patients undergoing medical procedures (Geyik et al, 2021). Musical interventions have been shown to facilitate better relationships between patients and healthcare staff, as well as between patients and their families, which can further contribute to a hopeful outlook (Toccafondi et al, 2018).…”

“…Music therapy is also perceived as energizing and uplifting, and can modulate the monoaminergic system, potentially affecting the brain regions associated with reward, motivation, and arousal (Liou et al, 2022). Music therapy can evoke positive emotions, stimulate relaxation, and thereby help individuals cope with negative situations (Geyik et al, 2021;Toccafondi et al, 2018). For example, therapeutic songwriting, also referred to as compositional music therapy, has been shown to enhance psychological and physiological wellbeing, including appropriate coping strategies and emotional regulation (Ishak et al, 2024).…”