SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
The Effects of Music-Based Interventions for Pain and Anxiety Management during Vaginal Labour and Caesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Randomised Controlled Trials.
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- The effect of stress ball use during caesarean delivery on maternal anxiety, postoperative pain, and breastfeeding success: a prospective, randomized trial.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2026Trial
- Reimagining maternal and infant wellbeing through AI-embedded integrative arts-based care: a public health perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Effect of music on anxiety during intrauterine insemination: a randomized controlled trial.F&S reports · 2025Article
- Effects of Nursing Interventions During Delivery on Pain Relief and Labor Progression in Vaginal Deliveries.Cureus · 2025Article
- Exploring pain and suffering through spatial acousmatic music: innovative perspectives beyond conventional music therapy.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of midwife-led continuity of care combined with individualized breast management on postpartum recovery and lactation function in women undergoing cesarean section.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Benefits of Complementary Therapies During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Period: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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- Preventive Effects of Light Music on Postpartum Anxiety and Depression in Primiparous Women.Noise & healthArticle
- Impact of Music Therapy on Anxiety, Stress Indicators, and Intraoperative Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section.Noise & healthArticle
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Abstract
Music-based interventions are not physically invasive, they usually have minimal side effects, and they are increasingly being implemented during the birthing process for pain and anxiety relief. The aim of this systematic review is to summarise and evaluate published, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effects of music-based interventions for pain and anxiety management during vaginal labour and caesarean delivery. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of the literature was conducted using: PsychInfo (Ovid), PubMed, and Web of Science. Studies were included in the review if they were RCTs that assessed the effects of music on pain and anxiety during vaginal and caesarean delivery by human mothers. A narrative synthesis was conducted on 28 identified studies with a total of 2835 participants. Most, but not all, of the included studies assessing music-based interventions resulted in reduced anxiety and pain during vaginal and caesarean delivery. Music as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy, participant-selected music, music coupled with another therapy, and relaxing/instrumental music was specifically useful for reducing light to moderate pain and anxiety. Music-based interventions show promising effects in mitigating pain and anxiety in women during labour. However, the long-term effects of these interventions are unclear.
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