The Experience of Vibroacoustic Therapy in the Therapeutic Intervention of Adolescent Girls

Rüütel, Eha; Ratnik, Marika; Tamm, Eda; Zilensk, Heli

doi:10.1080/08098130409478096

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“…Without a doubt, the effect of VA treatment in these packages must be more precisely determined. Certain assumptions may, however, be made based on a previous qualitative intervention study [28] conducted on teenage girls suffering from heightened anxiety, in which VA treatment was used as one influencer. The research provided essential information about the processes taking place during VA treatment.…”

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Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment

Rüütel¹,

Vinkel²,

Laanetu³

2018

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This study was motivated by the development of a new model of vibroacoustic (VA) therapy device which, in terms of its design and characteristics, could be used in various health promotion and treatment environments. In the case of VA therapy, a bed or lounge chair is used to transmit special low frequency sounds for the purpose of affecting the whole body. In the review of previous studies, the results of applying VA therapy in the case of somatic and functional disruptions are described. In this study a new VA device prototype was used. The study was carried out at a health resort where, over the course of a two month period, visitors had the opportunity to participate in VA therapy. Twenty-six volunteers participated in the study. Data was collected through self-rate scales, which were completed at the beginning and end of the VA treatment session. The results of the study indicated an improvement in feelinga reduction in muscle tension, pain, fatigue, anxiety-as well as the suitability of the device and therapy for health improvement related purposes, integrated with other health services.

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Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment

Rüütel¹,

Vinkel²,

Laanetu³

2018

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“…Conceptualised in the 1980's by therapist Olav Skille and music therapist Juliette Alvin, sinusoidal waves and/or music are played through specifically designed furniture with in-built speakers. Uses for the technology are multifaceted, including pain reduction [14][15][16][17], physiological recovery [18] and relief from psychological afflictions such as anxiety [19] depression [20] and insomnia [21].…”

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Effects of Vibroacoustic Stimulation on Psychological, Physiological and Cognitive Stress

Fooks,

Niebuhr

2024

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Global stress is widespread in todays post-pandemic world of political and economic uncertainty. Vibroacoustic technology is a vibrotactile intervention with multiple uses, and its impact on stress lacks interpretation. This research assessed if the vibroacoustic technology of a Vibroacoustic Sound Massage (VSM) can reduce psychological, physiological and cognitive stress. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and electrocardiogram (ECG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) biosignals were used to quantify results. Participants were divided into Low Stress and High Stress groups. ECG results show VSM increased parasympathetic activity for all participants, with the Low Stress group more effected. EEG results indicate increased concentration (TBR), reduced arousal and increased relaxation (BAR), and non-significant effects on participant well-being (FAA), though variability in this metric was homogenised after VSM. Together, these results validate VSM as an effective support tool for stress management and further research is required.

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“…Through vibro-acoustic equipment, the low-frequency signal of 16-150 Hz in music is amplified and physically transduced, and acts on a part of the human body through skin receptors and nerve conduction. A music therapy technique [13]. The combination of music and somatosensory complements each other.…”

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Research on the Intervention Effect of Vibroacoustic Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Depression

Wang,

Xie,

2024

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Research purpose: This study implemented somatosensory music therapy on patients with depressive disorders, and explored the effects of somatosensory music therapy on the degree of depression, positive and negative emotions, intuitive stress and autonomic nervous function of patients. Research method: We collected 66 patients diagnosed with depression from the Department of Psychological Medicine of Henan Provincial People's Hospital, and divided them into a control group and an intervention group according to the random number table, with 33 people in each group. The control group received routine psychiatric treatment and nursing. On the basis of the control group, the intervention group received somatosensory music therapy 3 times a week, 30 min each time, for 4 consecutive weeks. The Hamilton Depression Scale, Positive and Negative Emotion Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Heart Rate Variability Index were collected and analyzed at baseline (T0), 2 weeks after treatment (T1) and 4 weeks after treatment (T2). Research results: After 4 weeks of treatment, the HAMD scores of the two groups decreased to varying degrees, and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, the scores of positive emotions in both groups increased to varying degrees, and the scores of negative emotions increased to varying degrees. The scores decreased to varying degrees, and there were statistically significant differences between the positive and negative emotion groups (p < 0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, the CPSS scores of the two groups decreased to varying degrees, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Analyzing the main effect of intervention factors alone, after 4 weeks of treatment, SDNN and RMSSD indexes all increased to varying degrees, and the degree of increase in the intervention group was greater than that in the control group, and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Research conclusion: assisting somatosensory music therapy for patients with depressive disorders can improve depressive symptoms, increase positive emotions, reduce negative emotions, and reduce perceived stress. These are beneficial to restore the balance of autonomic nervous system, and are effective for the treatment of depression.

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The Experience of Vibroacoustic Therapy in the Therapeutic Intervention of Adolescent Girls

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment

Vibroacoustic Therapy and Development of a New Device: A Pilot Study in the Health Resort Environment

Effects of Vibroacoustic Stimulation on Psychological, Physiological and Cognitive Stress

Research on the Intervention Effect of Vibroacoustic Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Depression

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