Open AccessRole of music therapy in reducing anxiety – a narrative review
Author(s) -
Rajkumar R Pg Student,
Nithin Jude Reader,
Sathyanarayanan . Prof Hod
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the indian dental association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2248-9231
DOI - 10.33882/jida.13.24463
Subject(s) - anxiety , music therapy , active listening , psychological intervention , narrative , randomized controlled trial , narrative review , medicine , medline , psychology , physical therapy , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , nursing , psychiatry , surgery , linguistics , philosophy , political science , law
Breif BackgroundPatients undergoing clinical procedures are concerned about pain and increased levels of anxiety.Objective:The objective of this review was to critically appraise, synthesise and present the best available evidence related to the effectiveness of music interventions on anxiety in clinical procedures.Data sources:A detailed search was undertaken on major electronic databases. The search was restricted to English language.Material and methods:Systematic review, Meta analysis, randomised controlled trials and experimental studies were included in the review. Summary and conclusions:This narrative review concluded that there was enough evidence to suggest that patients benefited from a procedural music-listening programme. Key words:Anxiety, Hemodynamic change, Music therapy