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The effect of music on mood, motivation, and exercise among patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Bowles Lindsay,
Curtis Jami,
Davies Claire,
Lengerich Alex,
Bugajski Andrew
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/nuf.12334
Subject(s) - mood , rehabilitation , physical therapy , psychology , introspection , treadmill , visual analogue scale , music therapy , test (biology) , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , clinical psychology , paleontology , cognitive psychology , biology
Aim Exploring the effect of music on mood, motivation, and exercise performance among patients with phase III cardiac rehabilitation. Background Cardiac rehabilitation programs address risk factors associated with heart health following acute heart issues or cardiac surgery. In phase III, patients are involved in cardiac health maintenance. Exercise is a major component. Motivating patients to engage in exercise and remain in the program has been problematic. Evidence suggests that music could enhance patient involvement in exercise activities. Method A quasi‐experimental design was used in this pilot study. A convenience sample of 17 phase III cardiac rehabilitation patients participated. Data were collected on: mood, motivation, and exercise. Participants responded to the Brief Mood Introspection Scale, a 5‐point visual analog scale, and an investigator‐designed questionnaire on motivation. Treadmill data (speed, distance, and time) were also collected. Results At baseline participants scored high on mood, motivation to exercise, and fondness for music. Little change occurred over the 9 week period. Participants in this study walked further, on average, than individuals of the same age. Conclusion Music appears to maintain patients’ positive moods, motivate them to exercise and help them to continue rehabilitation efforts. Over time music may encourage patients to walk a further distance