Title | Effects of music interventions on sleep in older adults: A systematic review. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Petrovsky DV, Ramesh P, McPhillips MVarrasse, Hodgson NA |
Journal | Geriatr Nurs |
Volume | 42 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 869-879 |
Date Published | 2021 Jul-Aug |
ISSN | 1528-3984 |
Keywords | Aged, Humans, Music, Music Therapy, sleep |
Abstract | Sleep disruption is common among older adults. Non-pharmacological interventions involving music has emerged as a promising approach to address sleep disruption. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of music interventions on sleep outcomes among older adults (age ≥ 50). We searched five databases through May 2020 and found 16 eligible studies focused on two types of music interventions: music listening (n = 11) and multi-component (n = 5). We found mixed evidence in the efficacy of music interventions to improve sleep outcomes in older adults, which included sleep quality, objective and subjective sleep characteristics. Music listening interventions contained relaxing music with research teams personalizing music choice based on participants' preferences. Multi-component interventions included listening to music in addition to one other approach, such as massage, tai chi, and nature scenes. Future higher-quality studies should provide a detailed description of music interventions and tailor music selections to older adults' preferences. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.014 |
Alternate Journal | Geriatr Nurs |
PubMed ID | 34090233 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC8316320 |
Grant List | F32 AG060630 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K23 NR018487 / NR / NINR NIH HHS / United States R01 NR015226 / NR / NINR NIH HHS / United States |