Open Access<p>Music Therapy as a Potential Intervention for Sleep Improvement</p>
Author(s) -
Joanne V. Loewy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nature and science of sleep
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.715
H-Index - 34
ISSN - 1179-1608
DOI - 10.2147/nss.s194938
Subject(s) - medicine , music therapy , vitality , intervention (counseling) , sleep (system call) , affect (linguistics) , depression (economics) , obesity , disease , stroke (engine) , diabetes mellitus , physical therapy , psychiatry , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , economics , macroeconomics , operating system , philosophy , linguistics , theology , computer science , engineering
Sleep deficiency is linked to chronic health problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression. Healthcare practitioners are increasingly paying close attention to sleep and its impact on health and wellness as a measure of critical vitality. Sleep's impact on neurologic function, and cognitive endurance affect capacity throughout the lifespan. This article will address recent findings related to the potential of music to induce sleep in illness and wellness. Music therapy research findings and its efficacy as a potent cost-effective intervention will be highlighted.