Clinical Report: The Impact of Music Listening on Well-Being in Acute Stroke Patients
Overview
This randomized clinical trial evaluated the feasibility and effects of personalized vocal music listening on psychological well-being in acute stroke patients. Results indicated improvements in mood and sleep quality, with high acceptability among participants.
Background
Acute stroke can lead to significant psychological distress, impacting recovery and quality of life. Music therapy has emerged as a potential intervention to enhance emotional and cognitive outcomes in stroke rehabilitation.
Data Highlights
Outcome
Music Group
Control Group
P-value
HADS-D
−2.68 (95% CI, −3.90 to −1.47)
Baseline
<.001
HADS-A
−1.86 (95% CI, −2.93 to −0.79)
Baseline
<.001
ISI
−2.83 (95% CI, −4.43 to −1.24)
Baseline
<.001
EQ-VAS
−0.19 (95% CI, −6.03 to 5.64)
Baseline
.94
Dropout Rate
6.7%
Baseline
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Key Findings
Enrollment rate was 91%, with a dropout rate of 6.7%.
More than 80% of participants rated the music intervention as highly acceptable.
Music listening significantly reduced HADS-D and HADS-A scores compared to standard care.
Improved sleep quality was observed in the music group, as indicated by lower ISI scores.
No adverse events related to the music intervention were reported.
Clinical Implications
The findings indicate that structured music listening can be a feasible and acceptable intervention for improving mood and sleep quality in acute stroke patients.
Conclusion
This study supports the use of personalized music listening during acute stroke hospitalization.
by Giacomo Giacalone, Silvia De Boni, Sara Pezzotta, Emanuele Dotto, Francesca Colombo, Raffaella Chieffo, Mario Orrico, Miryam Cannizzaro, Mor Gueye, Massimo Filippi, Luisa Roveri
