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Zanchi B, Trevor-Briscoe T, Sarti P, Rivi V, Bernini L, Burnazzi J, Ricci Bitti PE, Abbado A, Rostagno E, Pession A, Blom JMC, Scarponi D. The Impact of Music Therapy in a Pediatric Oncology Setting: An Italian Observational Network Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1071. [PMID: 38891146 PMCID: PMC11172261 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Music Therapy (MT) is a non-pharmacological, art-based intervention that employs music experiences within a therapeutic alliance to attend to clients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social requirements. This is the first study aiming at investigating the impact of MT on the psychological facets of children suffering from cancer. METHODS The study, combining the AQR and m-YPAS assessment tools, evaluated behavioral, sound-musical, and interactive parameters in pediatric oncology patients undergoing MT sessions during hospitalization. Fifty patients admitted to the Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Unit at Policlinico S. Orsola Hospital in Bologna, Italy, were enrolled, irrespective of their treatment regimen. Data collection occurred on the first day of the MT session between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., with observations conducted by independent observers. In addition to traditional statistical analysis, network analysis was used to explore the combined interactions of all parameters, effectively discerning the distinctive roles played by each one during therapy sessions and their influence on all others. RESULTS Network analysis highlighted distinct patterns of interactions among parameters during the various sessions, emphasizing the role of positive emotions and a calm setting, the child's ability to take the initiative in sessions, their sense of agency, and the parent's role in guiding them. Significant differences were recorded at each time point between all variables considered. CONCLUSIONS The results of this innovative study may pave the way for future multicenter studies aimed at further exploring the role of MT in children undergoing both curative and palliative treatments for cancer.
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- Barbara Zanchi
- Conservatorio Bruno Maderna, 47521 Cesena, Italy; (B.Z.); (T.T.-B.); (P.E.R.B.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Sant’ Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.B.); (J.B.); (A.A.)
- MusicSpace Italy Association, 40122 Bologna, Italy
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- Conservatorio Bruno Maderna, 47521 Cesena, Italy; (B.Z.); (T.T.-B.); (P.E.R.B.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Sant’ Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.B.); (J.B.); (A.A.)
- MusicSpace Italy Association, 40122 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy; (P.S.); (V.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy; (P.S.); (V.R.)
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- Fondazione Policlinico Sant’ Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.B.); (J.B.); (A.A.)
- MusicSpace Italy Association, 40122 Bologna, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Sant’ Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.B.); (J.B.); (A.A.)
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- Conservatorio Bruno Maderna, 47521 Cesena, Italy; (B.Z.); (T.T.-B.); (P.E.R.B.)
- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Sant’ Orsola, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (L.B.); (J.B.); (A.A.)
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- Oncoematologia Pediatrica, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy; (P.S.); (V.R.)
- Centre for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy
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Jantke B, Sehouli J, Rose M, Boer J, Jantke A, Dimitrova D, Woopen H, Pirmorady-Sehouli A. Role of Creative Therapies in Gynecological Oncology: Results of a Multigenerational Survey in Patients and Caregivers. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:599. [PMID: 38339349 PMCID: PMC10854532 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Although creative therapies like painting, dancing, and writing are often used and encouraged to treat various diseases, including cancer, there are few systematic scientific studies on innovative therapies in medical care. METHODS An anonymous survey was developed for female patients, their relatives, and female medical staff on the impact of creative therapies on optimizing clinical therapy management in exclusively female trials. RESULTS Of 718 respondents, 358 were female patients, 69 were medical personnel, and 291 were in the control group. Overall, 91.2% of respondents had sought access to creative therapies, indicating strong self-motivated engagement in activities to improve health and well-being. This study also uncovered a significant preference for creative writing among patients. Furthermore, the data suggest that integrating innovative therapies into biopsychosocial anamnesis could offer valuable insights into patients' mobility, mood, and social behaviors. Despite a general hesitation to discuss leisure activities with medical professionals, many patients wanted to incorporate creative activities into their treatment plans. Moreover, group settings for innovative therapy were preferred, highlighting the need for more structured support in medical environments to facilitate these therapeutic interactions. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests creative therapies can be valuable in medical care.
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- Bettina Jantke
- Kinderwunschärzte Berlin, Center for Sterility Treatment and Fertility Protection, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Medical Department, Section of Psychosomatic Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology with Center for Oncological Surgery, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.S.)
- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecological Oncology (NOGGO), 13359 Berlin, Germany
- European Guild for Medicine and Culture (EUKMK), 10827 Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department, Section of Psychosomatic Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology with Center for Oncological Surgery, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.S.)
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- Kinderwunschärzte Berlin, Center for Sterility Treatment and Fertility Protection, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology with Center for Oncological Surgery, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.S.)
- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecological Oncology (NOGGO), 13359 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology with Center for Oncological Surgery, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany; (J.S.)
- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecological Oncology (NOGGO), 13359 Berlin, Germany
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- Medical Department, Section of Psychosomatic Medicine, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- European Guild for Medicine and Culture (EUKMK), 10827 Berlin, Germany
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Chen Y, Sun J, Tao J, Sun T. Treatments and regulatory mechanisms of acoustic stimuli on mood disorders and neurological diseases. Front Neurosci 2024; 17:1322486. [PMID: 38249579 PMCID: PMC10796816 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1322486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Acoustic stimuli such as music or ambient noise can significantly affect physiological and psychological health in humans. We here summarize positive effects of music therapy in premature infant distress regulation, performance enhancement, sleep quality control, and treatment of mental disorders. Specifically, music therapy exhibits promising effects on treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). We also highlight regulatory mechanisms by which auditory intervention affects an organism, encompassing modulation of immune responses, gene expression, neurotransmitter regulation and neural circuitry. As a safe, cost-effective and non-invasive intervention, music therapy offers substantial potential in treating a variety of neurological conditions.
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- Yikai Chen
- Center for Precision Medicine, School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China
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- Xiamen Institute of Technology Attached School, Xiamen, China
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- Center for Precision Medicine, School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China
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- Center for Precision Medicine, School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, China
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