Effect of music therapy on stress in chemically dependent people: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract

Objective:to evaluate the effect of music therapy on the stress of chemically dependent people. Method:quasi-experimental study conducted at a philanthropic institution with 18 chemically dependent people undergoing treatment. Salivary cortisol (stress hormone) was collected in three moments: before, 60 minutes after, and 120 minutes after a music therapy group intervention. Statistical analysis adopted a significance level of p < 0.05 and used the Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric tests. Results:after 60 minutes of intervention, there was a statistically significant reduction in mean salivary cortisol levels (p < 0.001). A reduction was also noted after 120 minutes, but without statistical significance (p = 0.139). Conclusion:a single session of 60 minutes of group music therapy was able to reduce stress (salivary cortisol levels) of chemically dependent people.

Benefícios da terapia comunitária integrativa revelados por usuários de substâncias psicoativas

“…(19) A importância da esperança também foi verificada em estudo realizado em Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil, revelando que a Terapia Complementar Integrativa possibilitou aos participantes vivenciar a esperança de se ter tempos melhores, pensamentos mais claros, concentração e melhora na aparência física. (20) Além da TCI, outras práticas integrativas vêm sendo desenvolvidas com os usuários de substâncias psicoativas e trazendo benefícios, como, por exemplo, a auriculoterapia na redução desse consumo, (21) a arteterapia na promoção da autoconsciência diante dos motivos que levaram ao consumo, logo sinalizando novas perspectivas de cuidado e adesão a estilos de vida mais saudáveis, (22) e a musicoterapia na redução dos níveis de estresse, (23) na melhora da qualidade de vida e interação com o grupo (24) e no bem estar físico e mental. (25) Por fim, todos os sentimentos percebidos como benéficos aos participantes deste estudo serviram para apontar a técnica utilizada, a TCI, como sendo uma prática integradora e comunitária, mesmo quando realizada em locais fechados, como, por exemplo, em comunidades terapêuticas, lócus do presente estudo, que possuem uma dinâmica e organização centradas na religiosidade.…”

Effekte von Musik in der Intensivmedizin

“…5). Ähnliche Beobachtungen, dass Musiktherapie zu einer signifikanten Senkung des Kortisolspiegels als "Stressmarker" führte, wurden auch von anderen Autoren gemacht [13,31,44].…”

A música como auxílio terapêutico de crianças hospitalizadas

“…9 It is noteworthy that the use of this strategy in hospitals portrays the addition of nonpharmacological agents as pathfinders of care, as well as the term music therapy, whose intention is the elaboration of a care plan based on music, aiming at meeting the physical, social and psychological needs. 10 Scientifically, music has been found to influence and affect the cranial nerves, as well as hormone levels such as cortisol, 7 because it is an element that stimulates the ability to retain and memorize, improving attention and concentration. Touch, hearing, breathing, circulation and reflexes are physically activated.…”

“…Touch, hearing, breathing, circulation and reflexes are physically activated. [3][4][5][6][7] Thus, it is stated that some research has identified that the physiological effects of music involve sensory, hormonal and physio motor reactions, such as changes in metabolism, adrenaline release, respiratory rate regulation, changes in blood pressure, reduced fatigue, muscle tone and raising the threshold of sensory stimuli, improving attention and concentration. It is also known that it is an excellent therapeutic tool that is easy to use, affordable, has no side effects and can be used in various contexts and for various diseases.…”