The Use of Music in Chronic Illness: Evidence and Arguments

Pothoulaki, Maria; MacDonald, Raymond; Flowers, Paul

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“… Pothoulaki et al (2012) argue that music interventions cannot affect physiological processes in chronic diseases but can yield improvements in quality of life, with increasing perceived control as one mechanism through which music listening has health-beneficial outcomes. Turner et al (2007) support this notion, as they showed that improvements in pain coping as achieved by cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are mostly mediated by increases in control over pain.…”

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“…We were able to show that control over pain was improved after listening to music – especially for those who reported listening to music more regularly. It is assumed that characteristics both of the music and of the listener contribute to the pain-reducing effect of music listening ( Mitchell and MacDonald, 2012 ; Pothoulaki et al, 2012 ). Here, we replicated the finding that music rated as high in valence was effective in reducing pain ( Roy et al, 2008 ).…”

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“…Interestingly enough, the reason of ‘distraction’ was not found to decrease pain in our study. This is striking, especially as distraction is thought to be a major contributor to music-induced analgesia ( Mitchell and MacDonald, 2012 ; Pothoulaki et al, 2012 ). Although we cannot rule out that patients actually perceived distraction while pursuing activation and relaxation when listening to music, distraction in daily life seems to be inefficient for coping with pain in chronic pain patients.…”

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The effects of music listening on pain and stress in the daily life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

Linnemann

Kappert

Fischer

et al. 2015

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Music listening is associated with both pain- and stress-reducing effects. However, the effects of music listening in daily life remain understudied, and the psycho-biological mechanisms underlying the health-beneficial effect of music listening remain unknown. We examined the effects of music listening on pain and stress in daily life in a sample of women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS; i.e., a condition characterized by chronic pain) and investigated whether a potentially pain-reducing effect of music listening was mediated by biological stress-responsive systems. Thirty women (mean age: 50.7 ± 9.9 years) with FMS were examined using an ecological momentary assessment design. Participants rated their current pain intensity, perceived control over pain, perceived stress level, and music listening behavior five times per day for 14 consecutive days. At each assessment, participants provided a saliva sample for the later analysis of cortisol and alpha-amylase as biomarkers of stress-responsive systems. Hierarchical linear modeling revealed that music listening increased perceived control over pain, especially when the music was positive in valence and when it was listened to for the reason of ‘activation’ or ‘relaxation’. In contrast, no effects on perceived pain intensity were observed. The effects of music listening on perceived control over pain were not mediated by biomarkers of stress-responsive systems. Music listening in daily life improved perceived control over pain in female FMS patients. Clinicians using music therapy should become aware of the potential adjuvant role of music listening in daily life, which has the potential to improve symptom control in chronic pain patients. In order to study the role of underlying biological mechanisms, it might be necessary to use more intensive engagement with music (i.e., collective singing or music-making) rather than mere music listening.

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The effects of music listening on pain and stress in the daily life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

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“…As a means of connecting musical experiences to wider psychological principles of healing, Pothoulaki at al., (2014) hypothesise that theories of musical communication, emotional engagement with music, and perceived control can provide a framework to contextualize and explain why music can produce beneficial effects for those with chronic illnesses (Pothoulaki et al, 2014). They conclude that the psychological and social variables underpinning health and wellbeing makes it timely to investigate the relationship between music, health and wellbeing.…”

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So many lifetimes locked inside: reflecting on the use of music and songs to enhance learning through emotional and social connection in Trainee Clinical Psychologists

Keville

Nutt

Brunton

et al. 2018

Reflective Practice

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“…MT interventions include singing, playing instruments, improvisation, making music, music listening, rhythmic entrainment, rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), song choice, sharing meaningful songs, musical autobiographies, musical life review, music mnemonics, recording music, musical identity, movement to music, and overall engagement with music. [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] Approaches have included Nordoff Robbins, neurologic MT (neuro-MT), psychodynamic MT, and cognitive behavioral therapy. 8,33,37,39,40,44,45 The goals of MT may include improving emotional status (adjustment to illness, mood states, expression of emotions), and enhancing neurologic performance (gait, Therapeutic use of the Arts for Patients with MS speech, cognitive function), thereby facilitating activities of daily living and improving quality of life.…”

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Therapeutic use of the Arts for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Gallagher

Béthoux²

2017

US Neurology

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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a wide variety of physical, emotional, and social challenges. A multidisciplinary comprehensive care approach is recommended for the management of MS and its consequences, and non-traditional treatments are increasingly considered by patients and health care providers, particularly for the promotion of wellness in the context of this chronic disease. Previous research has demonstrated the benefits of the therapeutic arts (art therapy, dance and movement therapy, and music therapy) in addressing some of the physiological, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of patients facing a variety of chronic illnesses. Our review of the literature suggests that therapeutic art can be beneficial to individuals with MS, particularly in promoting self-efficacy, emotional well-being, and motor control. However, the body of evidence is limited, and further research is needed regarding the outcomes and mechanism of action of therapeutic arts in MS to better understand their role in the management of the consequences of the disease. KeywordsMusic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, multiple sclerosis Disclosure: Lisa Gallagher and Francois Bethoux have nothing to disclose in relation to this article. No funding was received in the publication of this article. Compliance with Ethics:This article involves a review of the literature and did not involve any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors.Authorship: All named authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria for authorship of this manuscript, take responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and have given final approval to the version to be published.Open Access: This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License, which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction provided the original author(s) and source are given appropriate credit. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder which causes demyelination and axonal damage in the central nervous system (CNS), leading to various neurological impairments and worsening disability over time in a majority of affected individuals. MS is presumed to be an autoimmune disease, although its cause remains unknown.1 The direct and indirect consequences of MS often negatively impact activities, participation, and quality of life; and may lead to a loss of functional independence. In addition, comorbidities such as depression are frequently associated with MS.2 The comprehensive management of MS includes disease-modifying therapies, symptom management, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes to optimize wellness.3 Patient empowerment and promotion of self-efficacy are important strategies in the management of MS. Individuals with MS have been encouraged to utilize coping strategies that are problem-focused and provide a sense of control. 4 It has been found that interacting with others and engaging in leisure activities can impr...

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The Use of Music in Chronic Illness: Evidence and Arguments

Cited by 15 publications

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The effects of music listening on pain and stress in the daily life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

The effects of music listening on pain and stress in the daily life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

So many lifetimes locked inside: reflecting on the use of music and songs to enhance learning through emotional and social connection in Trainee Clinical Psychologists

Therapeutic use of the Arts for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

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