Effect of music intervention on dental anxiety and fear: A bibliometric analysis of RCTs from 2004 to 2024

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q1 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Complementary therapies in medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103148

Yena Gan , Jinwei Huang , Sheng Han , He Xu , He Zhu , Duoduo Li , Zening Wei , Feng Sun , Zhigang Cai

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Abstract

Background

Dental treatments, especially invasive procedures, often induce anxiety and fear, impacting future treatment adherence. Music intervention, a non-pharmacological approach, has shown promise in reducing anxiety and enhancing well-being, but further research is needed to explore its application in dental settings and the influence of factors like music type, duration, and volume.

Objective

To assess the effects of music interventions on dental anxiety and fear, analyze research trends, and identify knowledge gaps through a bibliometric analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Methods

Data from eligible studies were extracted through a comprehensive search. Descriptive bibliometrics, citation analysis, and keyword analysis were performed to assess research outputs, distribution, hotspots, and trends. Different human development indices (HDI) were used to analyze variations in publication year, sex distribution, and interventions across countries.

Results

This study included 46 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from 2004 to 2024, with a mean annual growth rate of 5.95 %. India, Japan, and Turkey led the research output and citations. Approximately 4112 participants, with 45.68 % males were enrolled. Most RCTs focused on adults (65.22 %) and used passive music interventions (73.91 %). The most common treatment was dental extraction (39.13 %), with classical music being the predominant intervention (60.87 %). The control group were often blank (80.43 %). Various indicators of anxiety and fear have been reported. Significant differences were found in the sex distribution among the different HDI ranks (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

This study outlined the research profile of music interventions for reducing anxiety and fear during dental treatments, with India, Japan, and Turkey leading in terms of output. The most frequently studied intervention is classical music, which is typically used preoperatively. Notable sex distribution differences were observed across HDI groups. Future research trends should include more extensive trials, personalized interventions, standardized guidelines, and enhanced collaboration to optimize patient engagement and emotional regulation.

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Complementary therapies in medicine 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

2.80%

发文量

101

审稿时长

112 days

期刊介绍： Complementary Therapies in Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed journal that has considerable appeal to anyone who seeks objective and critical information on complementary therapies or who wishes to deepen their understanding of these approaches. It will be of particular interest to healthcare practitioners including family practitioners, complementary therapists, nurses, and physiotherapists; to academics including social scientists and CAM researchers; to healthcare managers; and to patients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine aims to publish valid, relevant and rigorous research and serious discussion articles with the main purpose of improving healthcare.