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Authors:Joanne V. Loewy, Ralph Spintge Pages: 85 - 87 Abstract: An invitation to speak at a large community center prompted some thinking and perspective related to the current needs of our human population... PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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Authors:Helena Dr. Bogopolsky Pages: 88 - 96 Abstract: The aim of the current study was to explore the effect of music on reducing stress during surgery under anesthesia, while utilizing the heart rate variability (HRV) as a noninvasive measurement of stress-related physiological changes. The HRV is related to the sympathetic and parasympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system.HRV data was obtained from 10 patients who underwent an abdominal or orthopedic fracture surgery under general or spinal anesthesia. Relaxation music was played to the patients during the anesthesia. Percentage of normalized high frequency (HF) of the HRV was calculated from the sum of HF and low frequency (LF). The music elicited an increase in the mean normalized HF during the music period compared to the period before the music was played, which was also statistically significant (P=0.035). A slight increase in the mean normalized HF was noted when it was measured during the whole anesthesia ± music” compared with the mean normalized HF before music (P=0.063). Thus, the data clearly demonstrate that music played during an operation induced an increase in the mean normalized HF data, thereby activating the parasympathetic nervous system and inactivating the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in relaxation. PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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Authors:Jennifer L Dorris, Heather DiCicco, James T Becker, Juleen Rodakowski Pages: 97 - 101 Abstract: Background/Objective: To describe the adaptation of an in-person music program for older adults with memory loss to a digital format.Participants: Members of a community wellness program and its music instructor.Methods: Program development utilizing the Developing Complex Interventions Framework.Results: The initial digital music program was acceptable to the instructor and could be issued with fidelity. PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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Authors:Joanne V. Loewy, Elizabeth Corwin, Dean Jones Pages: 102 - 107 Abstract: Musical auditory stimulation impacts the brain and autonomic nervous system, yet few studies have undertaken a cross-analysis of music-centered interventions with biologic measurements to address the inter-connectivity between mind and body fragility in disparate cultures. Such analyses are now possible with evidence-based live music therapy interventions, compelling psychological and physical relaxation strategies, and untargeted metabolomics assessment, providing rich resources to address the succinct points of stress for pregnant Black women. This article will present the integral factors that we believe enhance subsequent investigative protocols. Highlighting integrative nursing research whereby critical biomarkers can be paired with behavioral assessments such as music therapy will likely lead toward innovative, interdisciplinary evaluative considerations that can render findings leading toward improved birth outcomes in at-risk populations. In defining uniquely separate strategic modalities prior to organizing communal research goals, our pursuit of encapsulating cultural relevance and vulnerabilities is refined and strengthened. The presented postulates further define and clarify options highlighting novel, collaborative and integrative approaches to evaluate and help underserved populations. PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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Authors:Amir-Hosseyn Yassari, Costas I. Karageorghis, Steffen Moritz, Isgard Ohls, Jürgen Gallinat, Veena Kumari Pages: 108 - 114 Abstract: In this report, we present the first case of depression treated with the auditory training program Music for the Mind 2. This commercially available program combines advanced psychoacoustic techniques with the improvisational art of Ostad Elahi (1895–1974) to encourage active listening by targeting early auditory information processing (EAIP) pathways. We introduced MFM2 as add-on therapy to standard treatment over a 3-week period and administered the listening regimen (minimum 20 minutes per day) to a young Caucasian male with a first episode of major depression. We assessed the impact of MFM2 on depressive symptomatology as well as coping mechanisms and mindfulness. The results showed that by targeting EAIP pathways and thus accessing higher-order cognitive functions (e.g., active listening) recovery from depression and, conceivably, other psychiatric disorders may be accelerated. Further studies are needed to investigate the impact of auditory training, especially MFM2, on clinical outcomes, brain structure, and function. Through this case report, we introduce an innovative, safe, and effective music medicine that can enhance the lives of people with depression. PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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Authors:Sami Alqatari, Lisa Kelly, Katie Fitzpatrick, PuiSze Cheung, Hilary Moss Pages: 115 – - 115 – Abstract: Aim: This action research project investigates the perceived benefits of Mindful Music staff wellbeing programme on university staff members. Method: Mindful Music is an original programme of mindfulness-based music therapy (MBMT), designed by author 5, including guided live and recorded music listening combined with simple mindfulness practices (awareness of the breath /body scan/guided visualization). Staff were invited to participate in 30 - 45-minute Mindful Music sessions at lunchtime during working hours. Six in-person sessions were held at the university between March and December 2020 with 54 employees engaging in the programme. Qualitative feedback was analyzed using thematic analysis. A programme of four pre-recorded online sessions was conducted between September 2020 and January 2021 with 9 participants. A previously tested online anonymous survey relating to the perceived benefits of Mindful Music on workplace well-being and stress management was circulated following these sessions. Participants were asked to answer four quantitative questions with one qualitative question to enable participants to share comments on how they believe the sessions could be improved and to elaborate on perceived benefits. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a positive response to the sessions. 63 staff participated in the programme. The three most common feeling states chosen by participants prior to the session were tired (12.50%), busy (9.87%) and hopeful (8.88%). The three most common feeling states recorded after the intervention were relaxed (24.03%), hopeful (11.69%) and positive (11.69%). Participant feedback was generally positive, with many requesting more sessions, while few noted minor technical issues with sound quality and a desire for shorter interventions. Live music and live facilitated sessions (online or in person) were preferred to recorded sessions to be listened to at one’s own convenience. Limitations included lack of demographic data to enable further analysis based on staff grade and role, educational status, and other variables. The relatively small sample size also limits usefulness of findings as well as lack of comparison of music-based initiatives with other staff workplace well-being activities and in other work contexts. Discussion: Research on music-based workplace wellbeing initiatives is scarce. This study indicates that mindfulness-based music activities may support staff in improving workplace wellbeing and gives some evidence to support Mindful Music as a means of improving wellbeing and stress management for university staff. Future research should include larger sample sizes and a variety of workplace settings and compare music-based activity with other workplace wellbeing initiatives as well as further exploration of the impact of online vs in person well-being sessions for staff. PubDate: 2022-04-29 Issue No:Vol. 14, No. 2 (2022)
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