Effects of music intervention on inflammatory markers in critically ill and post-operative patients: A systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Music listening has been shown to reduce anxiety, stress, and patient tolerance of procedures. Music may also have beneficial effects on inflammatory biomarkers in intensive care and post-operative patients, but the quality of evidence is not clear.

Objectives

We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effects of music on inflammatory biomarkers in intensive care, and post-operative patients.

Methods

A comprehensive search of the literature was performed. After screening 1570 references, full text review of 26 studies was performed. Fourteen studies were selected for inclusion.

Results

Seven studies showed a significant decrease in cortisol levels, but the level of evidence was low. Three studies had low risk of methodological bias, while 11 st

SUBMITTER: Khan SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6380515 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep - Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature