PLOS ONE Scientific Validation
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Effects on Pain and Anxiety Reduction
Music therapy appears to have a beneficial effect on pain intensity and associated symptoms, such as insomnia.
Several studies have reported significant reductions in pain after long-term therapeutic follow-up (6 to 12 months).
Music can act as a distraction, an emotional regulator, and a self-soothing tool, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain.
Improving Quality of Life
Research shows an improvement in physical quality of life, particularly in PCS (Physical Component Score) scores of the SF-36, an instrument used to measure physical health.
Patients also report a greater sense of control over their pain and emotions, which contributes positively to their mental quality of life.
How It Helps Shape Beliefs and Behaviors
Music therapy influences key beliefs related to pain, such as the perception of disability (measured by the SOPA-35 disability scale) and the idea that pain necessarily indicates physical injury.
This approach helps restructure dysfunctional beliefs, enabling patients to better manage their symptoms.
Long-Term Benefits
The beneficial effects of music therapy are maintained over time, with visible results lasting up to 12 months, suggesting that music therapy can have a long-lasting impact when included as part of a long-term treatment plan.
Effects on Fibromyalgia
Music therapy appears to have a significant impact on patients suffering from fibromyalgia.
Indeed, 18.6% of patients in the music therapy group were affected by this condition, compared to only 11.1% in the psychoeducation/CBT group.
This suggests that music therapy may be particularly beneficial for this complex and difficult-to-treat condition.
Widespread pain
Music therapy is also more prevalent among patients with widespread pain (30.5%), compared to lower percentages observed in other treatment groups (25.5% in the self-care group and 25% in the self-hypnosis/self-care group).
This suggests that music therapy is a suitable therapeutic option for this type of multiple pain condition.
A music therapist is a qualified healthcare professional.
The proposed therapeutic methods are fully consistent with today’s ecological principles.
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