Anxiolytic Effects of Music Interventions in Patients Receiving Incenter Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Music interventions are effectively used to reduce anxiety in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (HD). The purpose of this review was to identify the methodological quality and examine the effectiveness of music interventions on anxiety in patients requiring maintenance HD. Articles were searched through 10 electronic databases, and relevant articles were systematically reviewed. Seven studies were analyzed for this study, and the combined seven studies revealed a medium effect size (pooled standardized mean differences [SMD] = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.55, 0.98). This study found that music interventions effectively reduce anxiety in patients on maintenance HD.

Conflict of interest statement

Statement of Disclosure: The authors reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

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Figure 1. Process of Searching Relevant Articles

Figure 2. Effect Size and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) by Music Intervention on Anxiety

Heterogeneity: Chi2 = 4.43, df = 6 (p = 0.62); I2 = 0%. Test for overall effect: Z = 6.87 (p < 0.00001).

Figure 3. Funnel Plot of the Included Studies

Notes: SE = standard error; SMD = standardized mean difference.