The Effect of Music Therapy on Delirium

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a twice daily, 30-minute, interdisciplinary, music therapist developed, nurse initiated, music listening intervention on acutely ill older patients as compared to patients who receive care as usual. Half of the participants will receive music therapy and the other half will receive care as usual.

Clinical Trial Description

Delirium is a complex, preventable, neuropsychiatric syndrome that is associated with higher mortality rates post discharge, increased hospital stays, increased mortality and an increased risk for developing dementia. Early, nonpharmacological treatment of delirium is preferable and supported by the literature to preserve patient safety. Music therapy is an evidence based, goal directed treatment process in which the music therapist and the patient maintain a state of well-being to achieve individualized patient goals. Music interventions are therapist developed and nurse initiated, in accordance to individual patient needs to maintain well-being, and show promise for improving attention and engagement. Understanding the effect of an individualized music intervention on the incidence, duration and severity of delirium has the potential to facilitate the use of cost-effective methods to modify individual environments to deliver appropriate care for acutely ill older adults. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to test the effect of an interdisciplinary music intervention on the incidence, severity and duration of delirium in older acutely ill adults. Methods: A randomized control pilot study will be used to test the effect of a music therapist-developed, music listening intervention on delirium. Acutely ill patients will be randomized into a usual care control group or an experimental group receiving the music intervention twice daily for 30 minutes. Data analysis: Descriptive statistics will be used to describe the sample. Independent t-tests will be used to examine group differences in delirium severity and duration. Chi-square analysis will be used to assess group differences in delirium incidence. Implications: For patients exposed to the stress of hospitalization, a music intervention may enhance delirium care and promote care that is safe and efficient. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Delirium

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03980782
Study type	Interventional
Source	Geisinger Clinic
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	June 5, 2019
Completion date	September 30, 2019

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