Review of music therapy for end-of-life care
This Cochrane review examined the effects of music therapy on end-of-life care.
First, the details.
- 5 studies in 175 participants were included in the review.
And, the results.
- A limited number of studies suggest music therapy might make a positive contribution to quality of life of people in end-of-life care.
- There was a lack of strong evidence supporting the effect of music therapy on pain or anxiety based on 2 small studies.
- There were insufficient data to examine the effect of music therapy on other physical, psychological, or social outcomes.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, there’s a need for more and better-designed studies in this field.
For balance, others report that it’s beneficial to the patients and even cost-effective.
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