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Arch Iran Med. 2024;27(11): 611-617.
doi: 10.34172/aim.31258
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Effect of Music on Anxiety and Fatigue in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Havva Gezgin Yazıcı 1 ORCID logo, Çiğdem Ökten 2* ORCID logo, Esra Karabulut 1 ORCID logo, Mehmet Aliustaoğlu 3 ORCID logo

1 Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
2 Internal Medicine Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
3 Internal Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
*Corresponding Author: Çiğdem Ökten, Email: cigdemoktn@hotmail.com, Email: cigdem.okten@ksbu.edu.tr

Abstract

Background: Anxiety and fatigue are symptoms typically experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In dealing with these symptoms, listening to music may help patients.

Methods: The randomized controlled study was conducted between May 1, 2022 and November 10, 2022 with 60 patients treated in the outpatient chemotherapy unit. The data were gathered using a patient information form, Brief Fatigue Inventory, and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. In addition to standard treatment and care, 30-minute music was played with a passive listening method in a total of three cycles of chemotherapy in the intervention group patients who completed the first cycle and visited for the second cycle of chemotherapy.

Results: According to the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) findings, the group variable significantly affected the post-test state anxiety scores when an adjustment was made for pre-test state anxiety scores (F=240.398, P<0.001, η²=0.808). In addition, pre-test state anxiety scores affected post-test results (F=7.925, P=0.007, η²=0.122). According to the ANCOVA findings, the group variable significantly affected the post-test trait anxiety scores (F=235.243, P<0.001, η²=0.805). In addition, pre-test trait anxiety scores affected post-test results (F=34.977, P<0.001, η²=0.380). According to ANCOVA results, the group variable significantly affected post-test fatigue scores (F=79.201, P<0.001, η²=0.582). In addition, pre-test scores affected post-test scores (F=11.082, P=0.002, η²=0.163).

Conclusion: We observed that music had positive effects on fatigue and anxiety levels in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It may be recommended to include music intervention in nursing practices for cancer patients during chemotherapy. The study results demonstrated that music intervention can be used in nursing practices for cancer patients during chemotherapy. Its low-cost and non-invasive nature also provide ease of application. Therefore, we can recommend the application of music intervention in outpatient chemotherapy units.


Cite this article as: Gezgin Yazici H, Ökten Ç, Karabulut E, Aliustaoğlu M. effect of music on anxiety and fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Iran Med. 2024;27(11):611-617. doi: 10.34172/aim.31258
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Submitted: 05 May 2024
Accepted: 05 Oct 2024
ePublished: 01 Nov 2024
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