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Research suggests that music can be an effective intervention for older adults with chronic pain. However, most studies on music intervention are short-term (less than 6 months), and the long-term effects and sustainability of music intervention on pain in older adults have not been fully determined.
Nov 5, 2021 · Music may be able to help older adults coping with their chronic pain conditions and reducing feelings of helplessness and suicidal thoughts at the same time (Irons et al., 2020). Results regarding how a music intervention was best delivered were inconclusive.
- Hui-Fen Hsu, Kuei-Min Chen, Frank Belcastro
- 5
- 2021
- 05 November 2021
Three studies reported decreased trends in pain scores although they did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: Music has potential to be an effective adjuvant for managing chronic pain in older adults. Clinical relevance: Nurses can incorporate music into the care of older adults with chronic pain.
- Hui-Fen Hsu, Kuei-Min Chen, Frank Belcastro
- 2021
Jul 6, 2023 · The objectives were as follows: (1) to develop and implement a MMEP for older adults suffering from chronic pain; (2) to evaluate the effects of this MMEP on improving pain intensity, pain self‐efficacy, mood and quality of life of community‐dwelling older adults with chronic pain when comparing to those with usual pain and received a pain pamphlet.
- 10.1002/nop2.1915
- 2023/09
- Nurs Open. 2023 Sep; 10(9): 6566-6574.
The intervention was an 8-week music-with-movement exercise (MMEP) programme for older adults with chronic pain recruited in elders' community centres. The control group received the usual care and a pain management pamphlet. Outcome variables were pain intensity, pain self-efficacy and pain interference, depression and loneliness.
Dec 1, 2023 · This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of existing systematic reviews on the health effects of music interventions for older adults in clinical practice. Methods: The study utilized the evidence map methodology, which involved identifying all relevant systematic reviews, meta-analysis from 7 electronic databases from their inception to November 2022.
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Oct 21, 2021 · The following case vignettes * from the author’s private practice illustrate how individual treatment with a music therapist can help individuals experience relief from pain, depression, isolation, and anxiety. Of note is that music therapy interaction can take place in person, on video, or over the phone; it can also be taught to the patient for self-use when needed to provide emotional ...
