Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of music listening on mood state and relaxation of hospice patients and caregivers. Subjects (N=39) were patients (N=24) receiving Big Bend Hospice care who were admitted to Big Bend Hospice House, an in-patient unit, or resided in assisted living facilities in Leon County, Gasden County, Jefferson County, and their caregivers (N=15). Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups: preferred music, unfamiliar music, and no music. The experimental groups received for 15-30 minutes of music listening for three days within a seven day period. The control group received preferred activities excluding music for 15-30 minutes for three days within a seven day period. Pre and posttests were given each session. The Visual Analogue Mood Scales and Relaxation Scale were used to measure changes in mood and relaxation. Repeated measures ANOVA statistical analyses were conducted in this study. Results revealed a significant difference between negative and positive moods and relaxation levels pre and post in both patient and caregiver groups.
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