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ArticleJournal of nephrology2023

Effects of live music during hemodialysis treatments in pediatric patients.

Antonella Silletti, Isabella Guzzo, Adriano Mastrolorenzo, Simone Piga, Marta Ciofi Degli Atti, Teresa Grimaldi Capitello

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Article in Journal of nephrology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Clinical and psychological changes associated with music listening in haemodialysis patients: A prospective study.The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2026
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Antonella SillettiUnit of Clinical Psychology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy. antonella.silletti@opbg.net.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0785-1161
Isabella GuzzoNephrology, Dialysis an Transplantation Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Adriano MastrolorenzoHospitality and Family Services, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Simone PigaUnit of Epidemiology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Marta Ciofi Degli AttiUnit of Epidemiology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Teresa Grimaldi CapitelloUnit of Clinical Psychology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundEngaging chronically ill pediatric patients with live music has been associated with improved physiological and psychological well-being. However, the impact of live music during hemodialysis treatments has yet to be assessed, in particular in pediatric patients. This study focuses on the effects of live music therapy during chronic hemodialysis treatment.

methodsAn experimental design with randomization was applied in this pilot study. A total of 16 participants with kidney failure requiring hemodialysis participated in the study. In addition to their usual care (N = 96 measurements), the patients in the experimental group listened to 30 min of live music during their hemodialysis procedure. The control group was observed for 30 min while they received their usual care (N = 96 measurements) and were exposed to a series of animated videos that were broadcast in the common room where hemodialysis treatment is performed. Data concerning heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of depression and anxiety were collected for analysis.

resultsLive music significantly reduced heart rate (p < 0.05), systolic pressure (p < 0.05) and diastolic pressure (p < 0.05). The findings also highlighted that, after listening to live music, there was a significant decrease in anxiety and depression (p < 0.05).

conclusionsIn our small study sample, live music improved some physiological and psychological indices in pediatric hemodialysis patients. Further research evaluating larger samples with longitudinal follow-up is required.

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MusicMusic TherapyAnxietyChildHumansPilot ProjectsRenal DialysisAnxietyDepressionHemodialysisLive musicPediatric patientsPhysiological responses

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