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Research Article: Impact of Music Therapy on Quality of Life in Children with Cancer

Date Published: 2023-08-31

Abstract:
Background: Music therapy (MT) is a non-pharmacological treatment increasingly used to reduce stress and anxiety in hospitalized children affected by cancers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MT on quality of life in children with cancer and determine its effect on cardiorespiratory rates. Methods: We conducted a quasi-experimental study between 1 April and 31 August 2021 at Bechir Hamza children’s Hospital in Tunis, including children treated for cancer. The child or parent completed the PedsQL Module Cancer French version 3.0 questionnaires before and after four weekly music therapy sessions. The child’s respiratory and heart rates were measured before and after each session. Results: We included 20 children whose mean age was 7 ± 4.5 years. The median value of the total questionnaire score increased from 57 [46; 70] to 72 [67; 85] (p < 10?3) noting a significant reduction in pain (p = 0.02), nausea (p = 0.009), and anxiety related to medical procedures (p = 0.009) and worry about the future (p = 0.005). We highlighted a significant decrease in respiratory and heart rate after MT (p < 0.05). Conclusions: MT has positive impact on quality of life in children with cancer and reduces stress by lowering their cardiorespiratory rates.

Introduction:
The care of a child with cancer involves several physical and psychological constraints that can be perceived as “aggression” by the child and their family. This issue can cause negative reactions, such as non-adherence to treatment or even a depressed mood and aggressive behavior toward the medical staff [1]. Also, two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience long-term adverse health effects from their illness or its treatment [2]. Hence, long-term goals in the care and treatment for a child with cancer…

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