Exposure to Bach's music significantly alters biological parameters in patients with infectious lung conditions. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

The effect of Bach's magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters during physiotherapy treatment of patients with infectious lung conditions.

Abstract Source:

J Music Ther. 2007 Summer;44(2):156-68. PMID: 17484523

Abstract Author(s):

Frances H le Roux, Patrick J D Bouic, Maria M Bester

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Bach's Magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters in patients of specific infectious lung conditions. Participants (N = 40; 9 men & 31 women) ranging in age from 40 to 75 participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to an experimental and control group. During a 3-day period the experimental group received physiotherapy with the selected music, while the control group only received physiotherapy. ANOVA statistics indicate significant changes in the following parameters: POMS-scale, CD4+:CD8+ ratio, cortisol, and cortisol:DHEA ratio. The intervention of music demonstrates communication between the mind and body.

 

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Pneumonia : CK(1101) : AC(171)
Therapeutic Actions : Music : CK(1474) : AC(160)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Pneumonia

Therapeutic Actions

Music

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