Effect of Auditory Stimulation by Upbeat Music on Radial Pulse
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.18.5.6
- Author:
Prathibha Maria D Almeida
1
;
Tatiyana Mandal
2
;
Norazman Saidi Bin Ahmad
3
;
Nur Shakirah Bt Zaharud
3
;
Nur Syazzwanis Bt Abdul Halim
3
;
Nur Athirah Bt Ab. Raof
3
;
Nur Aldil Hakim Bin Nazri
3
;
Shobha Ullas Kamath
4
;
Kiranmai S Rai
1
Author Information
1. Department of Physiology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka ,India ,576104
2. Department of Pharmacology, Melaka Manipal Medical College, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka India ,576104
3. Melaka Manipal Medical College, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
4. Department of Biochemistry , Kasturba Medical College , MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka ,India ,576104
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Auditory stimulation, Cardiac function, Pulse rate, Upbeat music
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.5):35-40
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Music of varying tempo or beats have physiological as well as adverse effects on the body. This study
throws light on the influence of upbeat music on properties of radial pulse, in healthy young adults. Methods: One
hundred and seventy-five students between the age of nineteen and twenty-four years were included in this study.
The experiment was conducted in a room, devoid of any external disturbances. Subjects were made to listen the
chosen upbeat music for 4 minutes using a headphone. The radial pulse was measured before and immediately after the experiment. Data analysis was done by using SPSS software version 16.0.Results: In this study we observed
that normal mean pulse rate was 76 per minute in males and 72 per minute in female young adults. Following the
auditory stimulation with upbeat music, rise in pulse rate was observed in more than 70% of subjects. Whilst, 24%
showed a decrease pulse rate and 5% showed no change in pulse rate. Increased pulse rate was associated with
decrease in amplitude of pulse wave but no change in rhythm and character of the pulse when compared to resting
state. Conclusion: This study indicates that the music can increase the pulse rate in the majority of the subjects but
also decreases the pulse rate in few individuals. This study provides the preliminary evidence to promote the music
therapy in many preventive programs for patients with depression, patients with depressed cardiac functioning and
useful in improving daily performances.
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