A randomised controlled pilot and feasibility study of music therapy for improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence about the effectiveness of music therapy for improving the quality of life of palliative care patients is positive but weak in terms of risk of bias.

Methods

This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy for improving the quality of life of hospice inpatients, as measured by the McGill Quality of Life questionnaire. Objectives included recruitment of 52 participants over 12 months and provision of data to support the calculation of the required sample size for a definitive randomised trial, taking into account the retention rates of recruited participants; and evaluation of the viability of the intervention and the acceptability of the assessment tool. The design was a single-

SUBMITTER: Porter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6260709 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature