Abstract
Introduction: There is a lack of randomized research measuring how music therapy might influence fatigue in oncology patients. Objective: The purpose of this randomized pilot study was to evaluate the effects of music therapy in the form of patient-preferred live music (PPLM) on fatigue, energy and pain in adults hospitalized on a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) unit. Method: Participants (n = 35) were randomly assigned to an experimental or wait-list control group and completed the Lee Fatigue Scale and a 10-point Likert-type pain scale at pre- and posttest. Results: Between-group posttest results were statistically significant for fatigue and pain, with the experimental group having less fatigue and pain than the control group. Conclusions: PPLM can be a preferred and effective intervention to immediately lessen fatigue and pain without pharmacological intervention. Implications for clinical practice, limitations and suggestions for future research are provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 154-168 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Arts and Health |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 3 2020 |
Keywords
- Music therapy
- blood
- cancer
- marrow
- oncology
- patient-preferred live music
- randomized
- transplant
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article
- Randomized Controlled Trial