A systematic review and meta-analysis of music interventions to improve sleep in adults with mental health problems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Music listening has been used as a sleep intervention among different populations. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore whether music is an effective sleep aid in adults with mental health problems.

Methods

We searched for studies investigating music interventions for sleep in adults with mental health problems. The primary outcome was subjective sleep quality; secondary outcomes were objective sleep outcomes, quality of life, and other mental health symptoms. Risk of bias assessment (RoB1) and random-effect model were used for the systematic review and meta-analyses.

Results

The initial screening (n = 1492) resulted in 15 studies in the systematic review. Further qualified studies led to the meta-analysis of sleep quality (n<

SUBMITTER: Zhao N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536203 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature