The effect of music on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality,and depression: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to determine the effect of music on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, and depression levels in menopausal women.

Methods

This randomized controlled study was carried out between August and December 2022. The study sample consisted of 61 menopausal women (intervention: 30 and control: 31). The intervention group listened to music twice a day for 5 weeks, with a total of 70 sessions. The control group received only routine care. Menopause symptoms, depression levels, and sleep quality were evaluated at the beginning and the end of the study using the Menopausal Symptoms Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index.

Results

The post-test Menopausal Symptoms Rating Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Pittsburg S

SUBMITTER: Ugurlu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807052 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature