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Jodie F, Anna K, Ursula W. Effectiveness of music therapy, aromatherapy, and massage therapy on people in palliative care with end-of-life needs: A systematic review. J Pain Symptom Manage 2024:S0885-3924(24)00903-5. [PMID: 39142496 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Music therapy, aromatherapy and massage therapy are widely used in palliative care in patients near end-of-life with the aim to reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life (QoL). Recent research shows an increase in popularity and use of complementary and integrative medicine however a more thorough evidence base about their usefulness is required. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the available evidence on the use of music therapy, aromatherapy and massage therapy in palliative and hospice care and summarize findings. METHODS A defined search strategy was used in reviewing literature from two major databases, MEDLINE and Embase for the period between 2010 and 2022. Studies were selected for further evaluation based on intervention type and relevancy. After evaluation using quality assessment tools, findings were summarised, and potential benefits were identified. RESULTS Out of 1261 studies initially identified, 26 were selected for further evaluation. 16 evaluated music therapy, 4 aromatherapy and massage therapy. The most represented outcomes were pain, anxiety, well-being and QoL. Many studies demonstrated a short-term benefit in symptom improvement. Qualitative studies showed that these complementary methods are highly valued. CONCLUSION Main results found that music and massage therapy had the most potential benefits on a range of outcome parameters, including pain and QoL. Future studies may consider using more qualitative and/or mixed methods to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of treatment.
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- Freeman Jodie
- Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland.
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- Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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McConnell T, Gillespie K, Potvin N, Roulston A, Kirkwood J, Thomas D, McCullagh A, Roche L, O'Sullivan M, Binnie K, Clements-Cortés A, DiMaio L, Thompson Z, Tsiris G, Radulovic R, Graham-Wisener L. Developing a best-practice agenda for music therapy research to support informal carers of terminally ill patients pre- and post-death bereavement: a world café approach. BMC Palliat Care 2024; 23:33. [PMID: 38326820 PMCID: PMC10851575 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-024-01369-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Informal carers of terminally ill patients play a vital role in providing palliative care at home, which impacts on their pre- and post-death bereavement experience and presents an up to 50% greater risk for mental-health problems. However, developing and implementing effective bereavement support remains challenging. There is a need to build the evidence base for music therapy as a potentially promising bereavement support for this vulnerable population. This study aimed to co-design an international best practice agenda for research into music therapy for informal carers of patients pre- and post-death bereavement. METHODS Online half day workshop using a World Café approach; an innovative method for harnessing group intelligence within a group of international expert stakeholders (music therapy clinicians and academics with experience of music therapy with informal carers at end-of-life). Demographics, experience, key priorities and methodological challenges were gathered during a pre-workshop survey to inform workshop discussions. The online workshop involved four rounds of rotating, 25-minute, small group parallel discussions using Padlet. One final large group discussion involved a consensus building activity. All data were analysed thematically to identify patterns to inform priorities and recommendations. RESULTS Twenty-two consented and completed the pre-event survey (response rate 44%), from countries representing 10 different time zones. Sixteen participated in the workshop and developed the following best practice agenda. The effectiveness of music therapy in supporting informal carers across the bereavement continuum should be prioritised. This should be done using a mixed methods design to draw on the strengths of different methodological approaches to building the evidence base. It should involve service users throughout and should use a core outcome set to guide the choice of clinically important bereavement outcome measures in efficacy/effectiveness research. CONCLUSIONS Findings should inform future pre- and post-death bereavement support research for informal caregivers of terminally ill patients. This is an important step in building the evidence base for commissioners and service providers on how to incorporate more innovative approaches in palliative care bereavement services.
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- Tracey McConnell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- CHROMA Therapies, Overross House, Ross Park, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, UK
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- MusiCARER Project Carer Advisory Group, Belfast, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, UK
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- Music Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Denton, USA
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- Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Clinic for Psychiatry, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Grifoni J, Pagani M, Persichilli G, Bertoli M, Bevacqua MG, L'Abbate T, Flamini I, Brancucci A, Cerniglia L, Paulon L, Tecchio F. Auditory Personalization of EMDR Treatment to Relieve Trauma Effects: A Feasibility Study [EMDR+]. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1050. [PMID: 37508982 PMCID: PMC10377614 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13071050] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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According to the WHO (World Health Organization), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an elective therapy to treat people with post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). In line with the personalization of therapeutic strategies, through this pilot study, we assessed in people suffering from the effects of trauma the feasibility, safety, acceptance, and efficacy of EMDR enriched with sound stimulation (by administering neutral sounds synchronized with the guided bilateral alternating stimulation of the gaze) and musical reward (musical listening based on the patients' predisposition and personal tastes). Feasibility, quantified by the number of patients who completed the treatment, was excellent as this was the case in 12 out of the 12 enrolled people with psychological trauma. Safety and acceptance, assessed by self-compiled questionnaires, were excellent, with an absence of side effects and high satisfaction. Efficacy, quantified by the number of EMDR treatment sessions required to reach the optimal scores on the Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) and Validity of Cognition (VOC) scales typical of EMDR protocols, revealed an average duration of 8.5 (SD 1.2) sessions, which is well below the 12 sessions considered a standard EMDR treatment duration. EMDR+ appears to be a relevant personalization of EMDR, particularly in music-sensitive people, consolidating the therapeutic alliance through a multisensory communicative bond for trauma treatment.
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- Joy Grifoni
- International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy
- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy
- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy
- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy
- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Motorie, Umane e della Salute, Università di Roma 'Foro Italico', 00135 Rome, Italy
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- International Telematic University Uninettuno, 00186 Rome, Italy
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- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Luca Paulon, Engineer Freelance, 00159 Rome, Italy
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- LET'S and LABSS, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies ISTC, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche CNR, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Physical and nonphysical effects of weekly music therapy intervention on the condition of radiooncology patients. Strahlenther Onkol 2023; 199:268-277. [PMID: 36564569 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-022-02033-x] [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: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE In oncology settings, music, especially music therapy (MT), is frequently used to improve patients' quality of life, pain situation, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and comfort. However, to date, there are no prospectively collected data correlating regular standardized MT sessions during radiotherapy (RT) to physical parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation and corresponding quality of life measures using quantitative descriptive scales in oncological patients. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of MT on the condition of radiooncology patients using these parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS During this study, patients participated weekly MT sessions guided by a board-certified music therapist. Data such as pain, physical comfort, and respiratory comfort based on the visual analogue scale (VAS) were collected before and after MT sessions. Furthermore, vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation as well as RT side effects were recorded. RESULTS A total of 57 patients (age 61 ± 11 years) were enrolled in the study. Median VAS score was significantly different before and after MT for pain: VAS 1 (interquartile range [IQR]: 0-3) vs. VAS 0 (IQR: 0-2; p < 0.001); physical comfort: VAS 7 (IQR: 6-7) vs. VAS 8 (IQR: 7-9; p < 0.001); and respiratory comfort only in the patients with pre-existing symptoms (VAS < 10 before therapy): VAS 8 (IQR: 6-8) vs. VAS 9 (IQR: 8-10; p = 0.002). Furthermore, vital signs were significantly reduced from pre-session to post-session (p > 0.001): heart rate 81 ± 14 min-1 to 76 ± 13 min-1 and respiratory rate from 12 ± 5 min-1 to 10 ± 4 min-1. RT-related side effects did not interfere with participation in MT sessions. CONCLUSION In our study cohort of radiooncology patients, weekly MT sessions improved defined physical parameters as well as pain, physical comfort, and respiratory comfort. Establishing MT in the routine clinical setting should be more readily considered to further improve patient outcomes.
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Haeussler D, Mayer C, Schell A, Zaubitzer L, Büttner S, Gencer D, Rotter N, Kramer B. [The potential of complementary music interventions in patients with head and neck cancer]. Laryngorhinootologie 2023. [PMID: 36603816 DOI: 10.1055/a-1984-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The established treatment regimen for patients suffering from cancer in the head and neck region often leads to physical and mental health problems and therefore can significantly reduce the quality of life (QoL) in these patients. The available data indicate that additional complementary treatments, such as music interventions, may improve patients' QoL and compliance and reduce symptoms during therapy. METHODS Anonymous data collection using a self-designed questionnaire was conducted in patients suffering from cancer in the head and neck area in our outpatient department. The questionnaire particularly asked the patients about their need and interest in music interventions during therapy. RESULTS In total, 138 patients were consecutively enrolled in the study. The mean age was 64.9 years, including 68.1% men and 31.9% women. Only 11.5% listened to music regularly during their therapy at the time of data collection, yet 52.2% stated that they would be interested in music interventions. Patients especially conceived the relaxing and encouraging effects from listening to music. Most patients would prefer group therapies (56%) or listening to their own music (36.6%). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that there is a need for music interventions in patients suffering from cancer in the head and neck, as they anticipate they would experience positive effects, including reduced somatic and non-somatic symptoms and improved QoL. The lack of homogenous data emphasizes the need for further trials in the field of complementary music interventions to establish science-based concepts in the future.
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- Daniel Haeussler
- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Statistics and Biomathematics, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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Schell A, Wassmer F, Zaubitzer L, Kramer B, Sadick H, Rotter N, Häussler D. The effect of complementary music intervention on the patients' quality of life after septoplasty and rhinoplasty. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:282. [PMID: 36320025 PMCID: PMC9624046 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03761-4] [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: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Quality of life (QoL) assessment has emerged as an important evaluation tool for therapeutic treatments. The positive impact of complementary music interventions on QoL has been demonstrated in the literature, particularly in chronic and malignant diseases. However, its benefits during the perioperative period in head and neck patients have not been investigated thus far. METHODS Head and neck patients undergoing septoplasty and rhinoplasty were prospectively randomized and consecutively included in the trial. Passive music intervention (60 min per day) was applied to the intervention group. QoL was assessed using the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) questionnaire and the Functional Rhinoplasty Outcome Inventory 17 (FROI-17) questionnaire at three visits during the postoperative phase. Pain was measured using a visual analogue scale. RESULTS Forty-four patients were enrolled in the study. The NOSE score between the control group and the intervention group in the septoplasty arm differed significantly at visit #2 (p < 0.001) and visit #3 (p < 0.015). For the rhinoplasty study arm, significant differences in the FROI-17 score were also found at visit #2 and visit #3 (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Complementary music interventions can considerably improve patients' QoL during the postoperative period. Furthermore, passive music interventions may be easily implemented in clinical practice as an additional cost-effective treatment with ubiquitous availability.
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- Angela Schell
- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- grid.411778.c0000 0001 2162 1728Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Mannheim, Medical Faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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McMahon J, Thompson DR, Brazil K, Ski CF. An eHealth intervention (ManGuard) to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in male taxi drivers: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2022; 8:209. [PMID: 36104740 PMCID: PMC9472349 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-022-01163-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Men are at higher risk then women of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), and male taxi drivers are a particularly high-risk group because of their typically unhealthy behaviours, such as poor eating habits, smoking and sedentary lifestyle. However, only two studies of behavioural interventions targeting taxi drivers have been identified, one of which reported a high attrition rate. Therefore, an eHealth intervention co-designed by taxi drivers may prove more acceptable and effective. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility an eHealth intervention (ManGuard) to reduce CVD risk in male taxi drivers. Methods A randomised wait-list controlled trial will be conducted with a sample of 30 male taxi drivers to establish feasibility, including recruitment, engagement, and retention rates. Program usability and participant satisfaction will be assessed by a survey completed by all participants at 3 months after allocation. Additionally, an in-depth qualitative process evaluation to explore acceptability of the intervention will be conducted with a subset of participants by semi-structured telephone interviews. Preliminary efficacy of ManGuard for improving key CVD-related outcomes will be assessed, including biomarkers (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total/HDL cholesterol ratio), blood pressure, anthropometry (body mass index, body fat percentage, and waist circumference), physical activity (accelerometery, and self-report) and psychosocial status (health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, and social support). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 7 weeks, and 3 months after group allocation. The wait-list control group will be offered access to the intervention at the completion of data collection. Discussion eHealth interventions show potential for promoting behaviour change and reducing CVD risk in men, yet there remains a paucity of robust evidence pertaining to male taxi drivers, classified as a high-risk group. This study uses a randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility of ManGuard for reducing CVD risk in male taxi drivers. It is envisaged that this study will inform a fully powered trial that will determine the effectiveness of eHealth interventions for this high risk and underserved population. Trial registration This trial has been registered prospectively on the ISRCTN registry on 5 January 2022, registration number ISRCTN29693943 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40814-022-01163-4.
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Carswell C, Reid J, Walsh I, Johnston W, McAneney H, Mullan R, Lee JB, Nelson H, Matthews M, Weatherup E, Spencer A, Michelo J, Quail A, Kielty G, Mackenzie A, Elliott J, Arbuckle N, Wilson A, Noble H. A mixed-methods feasibility study of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis. BMC Nephrol 2020; 21:497. [PMID: 33213413 PMCID: PMC7678271 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-02162-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Haemodialysis can negatively impact quality of life and mental health. Arts-based interventions used successfully in other settings to improve health and well-being, could help address the impact of haemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis. METHODS A parallel convergent mixed-methods design was used, including a pilot cluster RCT and qualitative process evaluation. Phase 1 evaluated recruitment and retention rates through a pilot cluster RCT at a single haemodialysis unit in Northern Ireland. Participants included patients who received haemodialysis for ESKD, were over the age of 18 and had the capacity to consent. These participants were randomised to the intervention or control group according to their haemodialysis shift. The intervention involved six one-hour, one-to-one facilitated arts sessions during haemodialysis. Phase 2 explored intervention and trial acceptability through a qualitative process evaluation using semi-structured interviews based on the RE-AIM framework. Participants included 13 patients who participated in phase 1 of the study, including 9 participants from the experimental group and four participants from the control group, and nine healthcare professionals who were present on the unit during implementation. RESULTS Out of 122 outpatient haemodialysis patients, 94 were assessed as eligible for participation. Twenty-four participants were randomised, meaning 80% of the target sample size was recruited and the attrition rate at 3 months was 12.5% (n = 3). Participants viewed the arts as more accessible and enjoyable than anticipated following implementation. All participants who started the intervention (n = 11) completed the full six sessions. Qualitative benefits of the intervention suggest improvements in mental well-being. Patient choice and facilitation were important factors for successful implementation. CONCLUSION An arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis is acceptable for both patients and healthcare professionals, and a definitive trial is feasible. The intervention may help improve mental-wellbeing in patients receiving haemodialysis, but this requires further investigation in a definitive trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was prospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov on 14/8/2018, registration number NCT03629496 .
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- Claire Carswell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Antrim Area Hospital, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim, UK
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- College of the Arts, Center for Arts in Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
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- Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Antrim, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Northern Ireland Kidney Patient Association, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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A review of the research on music therapy in hospice care†. FRONTIERS OF NURSING 2020. [DOI: 10.2478/fon-2020-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To summarize the research progress of music therapy in hospice care and to provide reference for further research.
Methods
A wide range of literatures on music therapy and hospice care at home and abroad were searched and read, and the literature was integrated, judged, analyzed, and summarized.
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The related research on music therapy in hospice care mainly focused on western developed countries such as Europe and the United States. China is still in the stage of theoretical exploration, lacking qualitative research based on case investigation and empirical research based on data statistics.
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Music therapy supports the management of symptoms in hospice care, which can meet the diverse needs of patients and their family members including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual.
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Kirkwood J, Graham-Wisener L, McConnell T, Porter S, Reid J, Craig N, Dunlop C, Gordon C, Thomas D, Godsal J, Vorster A. The MusiQual treatment manual for music therapy in a palliative care inpatient setting. BRITISH JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/1359457519834533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This article presents the treatment manual developed during the MusiQual feasibility study carried out in Belfast by Queen’s University Belfast, Every Day Harmony Music Therapy, and Marie Curie Northern Ireland. The MusiQual study considered the feasibility of a multicentre randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients (protocol: McConnell et al. results: Porter et al.). The procedures in the manual are based fully on those implemented by the Music Therapists during the feasibility study, and it also incorporates the theoretical model defined and published following the realist review of the literature (McConnell and Porter). The manual is presented in the format in which it would be used in the potential future phase III multicentre randomised control trial. It represents a flexible approach to provide enough scope for practicing therapists to adapt their interventions to individual clients as is best practice in music therapy. It aims to provide stable guidelines both to ensure treatment fidelity in a future trial of music therapy for palliative care inpatients and to act as a relevant guide for Music Therapists practicing in this field.
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Carswell C, Reid J, Walsh I, McAneney H, Noble H. Implementing an arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis: a feasibility study protocol. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2019; 5:1. [PMID: 30622728 PMCID: PMC6320589 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-018-0389-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND End-stage kidney disease is a life-changing illness. Many patients require haemodialysis, a treatment that impacts profoundly on quality of life and mental health. Arts-based interventions have been used in other healthcare settings to improve mental health and quality of life; therefore, they may help address the impact of haemodialysis by improving these outcomes. However, there is a lack of evidence assessing their effectiveness in this population and few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness of complex arts-based interventions. METHODS The aims of this study are to establish the feasibility of a cluster RCT of an arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis through a cluster randomised pilot study, explore the acceptability of the intervention with a process evaluation and explore the feasibility of an economic evaluation. The study will have three phases. The first phase consists of a cluster randomised pilot study to establish recruitment, participation and retention rates. This will involve the recruitment of 30 participants who will be randomly allocated through cluster randomisation according to shift pattern to experimental and control group. The second phase will be a qualitative process evaluation to establish the acceptability of the intervention within a clinical setting. This will involve semi-structured interviews with 13 patients and three focus groups with healthcare professionals. The third phase will be a feasibility economic evaluation to establish the best methods for data collection within a future cluster RCT. DISCUSSION Arts-based interventions have been shown to improve quality of life in healthcare settings, but there is a lack of evidence evaluating arts-based interventions for patients receiving haemodialysis. This study aims to assess the feasibility of a future cluster RCT assessing the impact of an arts-based intervention on the wellbeing and mental health of patients receiving haemodialysis and identify the key factors leading to successful implementation. The hope is this study will inform a trial that can influence future healthcare policy by providing robust evidence for arts-based interventions within the haemodialysis setting. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was prospectively registered on clinicaltrials.gov on 14/8/2018, registration number NCT03629496.
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- Claire Carswell
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Porter S, McConnell T, Graham-Wisener L, Regan J, McKeown M, Kirkwood J, Clarke M, Gardner E, Dorman S, McGrillen K, Reid J. A randomised controlled pilot and feasibility study of music therapy for improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients. BMC Palliat Care 2018; 17:125. [PMID: 30482192 PMCID: PMC6260709 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-018-0378-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence about the effectiveness of music therapy for improving the quality of life of palliative care patients is positive but weak in terms of risk of bias. METHODS This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy for improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients, as measured by the McGill Quality of Life questionnaire. Objectives included recruitment of 52 participants over 12 months and provision of data to support the calculation of the required sample size for a definitive randomised trial, taking into account the retention rates of recruited participants; and evaluation of the viability of the intervention and the acceptability of the assessment tool. The design was a single-centre, researcher-blinded randomised pilot and feasibility study involving two parallel groups. Participants were recruited from one inpatient hospice unit in Northern Ireland. Eligibility criteria were an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of two or lower and an Abbreviated Mental Test score of seven or more. Consenting patients were randomly allocated to the intervention or control group using a 1:1 allocation ratio. The intervention group received up to six individual music therapy sessions over 3 weeks in addition to usual care. The control group received usual care only. RESULTS Fifty one participants were recruited over 12 months. Twenty five were allocated to the intervention group and 26 to the control group. Seventy one percent of participants were lost to follow up by week 3, the proposed primary endpoint. The primary endpoint was moved from week 3, when 71% were lost to follow up to week 1, when 33% were lost. The McGill Quality of Life questionnaire was generally acceptable to participants. In order to detect a small to moderate effect size of 0.3, a fully powered study would require the recruitment of 698 participants. CONCLUSIONS A Phase III randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients is feasible. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02791048 . Registered 6 June 2016.
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- Sam Porter
- Department of Social Sciences and Social Work, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England
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- School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Every Day Harmony Music Therapy, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Northern Ireland Clinical Trials Unit, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Psychology, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Graham-Wisener L, Watts G, Kirkwood J, Harrison C, McEwan J, Porter S, Reid J, McConnell TH. Music therapy in UK palliative and end-of-life care: a service evaluation. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2018; 8:282-284. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Music therapy aligns to the holistic approach to palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC), with an emergent evidence base reporting positive effect on a range of health-related outcomes for both patient and family carer alongside high client demand. However, the current service provision and the role of music therapists in supporting individuals receiving PEOLC in the UK is currently unknown.ObjectivesThis service evaluation aims to identify the provision, role and perceived impact of UK music therapists in supporting patients receiving PEOLC, their families and health and social care professionals.MethodsA survey was distributed to the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) member mailing list in July 2017. BAMT is the professional body for Health and Care Professions Council registered music therapists in the UK.ResultsFifty respondents identified themselves as music therapists currently working with clients receiving PEOLC. The respondents largely reported (84.7%) less than 10 years of experience working in PEOLC settings, with only a minority receiving statutory funding for their role. Music therapists most commonly reported supporting adults with neurological conditions, cancers and dementia.ConclusionsAlthough promising that evidence suggests provision of music therapy in UK PEOLC settings in the past 10 years to have increased, lack of sustainable funding suggests the role to not be consistently accessible in PEOLC.
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Porter S, McConnell T, Clarke M, Kirkwood J, Hughes N, Graham-Wisener L, Regan J, McKeown M, McGrillen K, Reid J. A critical realist evaluation of a music therapy intervention in palliative care. BMC Palliat Care 2017; 16:70. [PMID: 29221475 PMCID: PMC5723094 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-017-0253-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Music therapy is increasingly used as an adjunct therapy to support symptom management in palliative care. However, studies to date have paid little attention to the processes that lead to changes in patient outcomes. To fill this gap, we examined the processes and experiences involved in the introduction of music therapy as an adjunct complementary therapy to palliative care in a hospice setting in the United Kingdom (UK). METHODS Using a realistic evaluation approach, we conducted a qualitative study using a variety of approaches. These consisted of open text answers from patients (n = 16) on how music therapy helped meet their needs within one hospice in Northern Ireland, UK. We also conducted three focus groups with a range of palliative care practitioners (seven physicians, seven nursing staff, two social workers and three allied health professionals) to help understand their perspectives on music therapy's impact on their work setting, and what influences its successful implementation. This was supplemented with an interview with the music therapist delivering the intervention. RESULTS Music therapy contains multiple mechanisms that can provide physical, psychological, emotional, expressive, existential and social support. There is also evidence that the hospice context, animated by a holistic approach to healthcare, is an important facilitator of the effects of music therapy. Examination of patients' responses helped identify specific benefits for different types of patients. CONCLUSIONS There is a synergy between the therapeutic aims of music therapy and those of palliative care, which appealed to a significant proportion of participants, who perceived it as effective.
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- Sam Porter
- Department of Social Sciences and Social Work, Bournemouth University, Poole, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Every Day Harmony Music Therapy, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Every Day Harmony Music Therapy, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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- Marie Curie Hospice Belfast, Marie Curie, Northern Ireland
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- Marie Curie Hospice Belfast, Marie Curie, Northern Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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