The effects of music intervention on moods of patients with anxiety disorders / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the effects of music intervention on moods of patients with anxiety disorders(AD).Methods Eighty inpatients with anxiety disorders were randomized into music intervention group(n=40)and control group(n=40)in equal number.The control group received the regular treatment and nursing care,while the music intervention group received the regular treatment and nursing care plus music intervention.Before and after music intervention,the two groups were compared in terms of the scores by Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA)and Hamilton depression scale(HAMD).Results The scores of the intervention group by HAMA and HAMD were significantly lower than those of the control group at the time points of weeks 1,2 and 4 after music intervention (P<0.01).Moreover,the scores of both the groups showed a tendency of decrease.At week 4,the incidence of anxiety disorders in the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05). Conclusions The music intervention may effectively relieve anxiety and depression in patients with anxiety disorders.It can enhance the patients’coping capability and improve the patient’s symptoms,so it is of significance for their recovery.