Effect of music therapy on pain in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review.

IF 1.5 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

British Journal of Pain Pub Date : 2025-09-19 DOI:10.1177/20494637251382096

Selma Bouden, Leila Rouached, Siwar Ben Dhia, Olfa Saidane, Ines Mahmoud, Rawdha Tekaya, Aicha Ben Tekaya, Leila Abdelmoula

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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this systematic literature review was to critically analyze and synthesize the current scientific literature on the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing pain among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders (RMDs).

Methods: The literature search strategy was performed in the digital databases of MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane library to identify relevant studies published from January 2000 to December 2024, assessing the impact of music therapy on pain-related outcomes.

Results: Among the included studies (n=16), 10 were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 6 were non-randomized studies, including 4 prospective cohort studies and 2 prospective comparative studies. Pain was most frequently assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and receptive music listening was the most frequently used method, with some studies incorporating additional therapeutic interventions. A total of 11 studies out of 16 reported a statistically significant decrease in pain intensity following music therapy interventions. Conversely, 5 studies reported mixed results, emphasizing the heterogeneity of populations and interventions.

Conclusion: Music therapy appears to be a beneficial adjunct in pain management for patients with RMDs. However, well-designed randomized controlled trials, with larger sample sizes, are necessary to standardize intervention protocols and evaluate long-term effects.

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音乐治疗对风湿病和肌肉骨骼疾病疼痛的影响：一项系统综述。

引言：本系统文献综述的目的是批判性地分析和综合目前关于音乐治疗在减轻风湿病和肌肉骨骼疾病（RMDs）患者疼痛方面的有效性的科学文献。方法：采用文献检索策略，在MEDLINE、Scopus和Cochrane图书馆的数字数据库中检索2000年1月至2024年12月发表的相关研究，评估音乐治疗对疼痛相关结局的影响。结果：纳入的研究（n=16）中，随机对照试验（rct） 10项，非随机对照试验6项，其中前瞻性队列研究4项，前瞻性比较研究2项。疼痛最常用的评估方法是视觉模拟量表（VAS），接受性音乐聆听是最常用的方法，一些研究还纳入了额外的治疗干预措施。16项研究中有11项报告了音乐治疗干预后疼痛强度的统计学显著降低。相反，5项研究报告了混合结果，强调了人群和干预措施的异质性。结论：音乐治疗似乎是rmd患者疼痛管理的有益辅助手段。然而，设计良好、样本量较大的随机对照试验对于标准化干预方案和评估长期效果是必要的。

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British Journal of Pain CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-

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3.20

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期刊介绍： British Journal of Pain is a peer-reviewed quarterly British journal with an international multidisciplinary Editorial Board. The journal publishes original research and reviews on all major aspects of pain and pain management. Reviews reflect the body of evidence of the topic and are suitable for a multidisciplinary readership. Where empirical evidence is lacking, the reviews reflect the generally held opinions of experts in the field. The Journal has broadened its scope and has become a forum for publishing primary research together with brief reports related to pain and pain interventions. Submissions from all over the world have been published and are welcome. Official journal of the British Pain Society.