Application of Chinese five-tone melodies combined with acupoint massage in reducing anxiety and depression levels of elderly
Journal Title: TMR Integrative Medicine - Year 2021, Vol 5, Issue 16
Abstract
Background: To investigate the clinical efficacy of Chinese five-tone melodies combined with acupoint massage on anxiety and depression in elderly in Nursing home. Methods: The intervention music for 22 elderly participants was selected according to the different traditional Chinese medicine evidence types, and the music therapy combined with acupoint massage therapy. The clinical intervention lasted for a total of 8 weeks. Participants were assessed with the Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety and the Geriatric Depression Scale in pre- and post-intervention. Results:The Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety and Geriatric Depression Scale scores of the elderly were significantly lower after the intervention compared to the pre-intervention period (P < 0.01). Conclusion: The five-element music combined with acupoint massage therapy has a significant clinical effect in reducing the level of anxiety and depression in the elderly in Nursing homes.
Authors and Affiliations
Chao-Kai He, Fei Fei Hong, Peng-Xi Liu, Ya-Ping Zhao, Xiao-Ping Zhou, Guo-Cai Ru
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