The effect of music relaxation therapy on the adverse reactions induced by chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2010.005
- VernacularTitle:音乐放松训练对缓解乳腺癌患者化疗不良反应的效果研究
- Author:
Zhenqi LU
;
Yan HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast Neoplasms;
Drug Therapy;
Music therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2010;45(5):405-408
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy on anxiety and adverse reactions induced by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients after modified radical mastectomy. Methods One hundred and ten breast cancer patients were divided into intervention group and control group. The patients in the intervention group received music therapy,progressive muscle relaxation and guided inner image in addition routine nursing care. State Anxiety Inventory and Rotterdam Symptom Checklist (RSCL) were administered before the 2nd chemo-cycle and before the 3rd chemo-cycle. Results There was trend of lower scores on the Rotterdam Symptom Checklist total score and the State Anxiety score in intervention group than in control group (P＜0.05). Conclusion Music relaxation therapy can alleviate chemotherapy related adverse reactions and anxious.Therefore,music relaxation therapy is a practical psychological behavioral intervention for the breast cancer patients during the chemotherapy after modified radical mastectomy.
