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Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
12, 2020;40 (12): 1770-1779.

Evaluating physiologic outcomes of music interventions in the neonatal intensive care unit: a systematic review.

Sophia M Foroushani, Cade A Herman, Carlie A Wiseman, Chandler M Anthony, Stacy S Drury, Meghan P Howell
Author Information
  1. Sophia M Foroushani: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA. ORCID
  2. Cade A Herman: School of Science and Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  3. Carlie A Wiseman: School of Science and Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  4. Chandler M Anthony: School of Music, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  5. Stacy S Drury: Department of Psychiatry, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  6. Meghan P Howell: Department of Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA. mhowell2@tulane.edu. ORCID
PMID: 32737404 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0756-4

Abstract

Music is widely used in the neonatal intensive care unit. The objectives of this systematic review are: (1) clarify the current literature in regards to the impact of music on neonatal physiologic parameters, (2) highlight the variability in definitions utilized for music interventions, and (3) provide a foundation for future music therapy research focused on influencing neonatal physiology. A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, with search terms including "music," "music therapy," "neonates," "newborn," and "NICU." Four hundred and fifty-eight studies were reduced to 16 clinical trials divided based on methodological description of music intervention. Our review highlights variability in the existing literature specifically on neonatal physiological impact of music. Future studies should focus on consistent and well-defined data collection, utilization of standardized definitions for music interventions, and consideration of more sensitive markers of physiology, such as heart rate variability, to enhance study rigor and reproducibility.

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MeSH Term

Heart Rate
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
Music
Music Therapy
Reproducibility of Results
Journal Article Systematic Review
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