Live music may improve physiological and psychological indices in pediatric hemodialysis patients
Live music has been found to increase general well being of chronically ill pediatric patients.But the effect of music on children with kidney disease has not been evaluated.
Researchers have found in a new study that music may improve physiological and psychological indices in pediatric hemodialysis patients.
The new study has been published in the Journal of Nephrology.
Engaging chronically ill pediatric patients with live music has been associated with improved physiological and psychological well-being. However, the impact of live music during hemodialysis treatments has yet to be assessed, in particular in pediatric patients. This study focuses on the effects of live music therapy during chronic hemodialysis treatment.
An experimental design with randomization was applied in this pilot study. A total of 16 participants with kidney failure requiring hemodialysis participated in the study. In addition to their usual care (N = 96 measurements), the patients in the experimental group listened to 30 min of live music during their hemodialysis procedure. The control group was observed for 30 min while they received their usual care (N = 96 measurements) and were exposed to a series of animated videos that were broadcast in the common room where hemodialysis treatment is performed. Data concerning heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of depression and anxiety were collected for analysis.
RESULTS
Live music significantly reduced heart rate (p < 0.05), systolic pressure (p < 0.05) and diastolic pressure (p < 0.05). The findings also highlighted that, after listening to live music, there was a significant decrease in anxiety and depression (p < 0.05).
In the small study sample, live music improved some physiological and psychological indices in pediatric hemodialysis patients. Further research evaluating larger samples with longitudinal follow-up is required.
Reference:
Silletti, Antonella, et al. "Effects of Live Music During Hemodialysis Treatments in Pediatric Patients." Journal of Nephrology, 2023.
Keywords:
Live music, improve, physiological, psychological, indices, pediatric, hemodialysis, patients, Journal of Nephrology
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