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Control of anxiety through music in a head and neckoutpatient clinic: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Evaluating the effectiveness of a musical intervention in reducing anxiety and vital parameters in people suffering from head and neck cancer.

METHOD

A randomized controlled clinical trial, performed in a head and neck outpatient clinic with 40 participants, subdivided into two groups (intervention and control).The classicalmusic“Spring” from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi was used as an intervention.The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used as the data collectioninstrument,along with an inventory of socio-demographic and clinical data. Student'st-test was used to verify intragroup and intergroup statistical significance.

RESULTS

Participants presented a statistically significant reduction in levels of perceived anxiety (t= 12.68; p<0.001),as well as blood pressure levels (t = 4.56; p<0.001); pulse (t = 6.15; p<0.001) and respiratory rate (t = 5.10; p<0.001).

CONCLUSION

Music has proven to be an effective non-pharmacological therapeutic resource in managinganxiety in an outpatient setting for people with cancer, as well as in reducing blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: RBR-7W4YJJ

Descriptors:
Music Therapy; Anxiety; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humanization of Assistance; Oncology Nursing

Resumo

OBJETIVO

Avaliar a efetividade de uma intervenção musical na redução de ansiedade e parâmetros vitais em pessoas acometidas por câncer de cabeça e pescoço.

MÉTODO

Ensaio clínico controlado, randomizado, realizado em ambulatório de cabeça e pescoço com 40 participantes, subdivididos em dois grupos (intervenção e controle). Foi utilizada como intervenção a música clássica “Suave primavera” das quatro estações de Vivaldi. Como instrumento de coleta de dados foi empregado o Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado (IDATE) e um inventário de dados sociodemográficos e clínicos. O teste t de Student foi utilizado para verificar a significância estatística intragrupo e intergrupos.

RESULTADOS

Os participantes apresentaram redução estatisticamente significante nos níveis de ansiedade percebida (t= 12,68; p<0,001), bem como nos níveis de pressão arterial (t = 4,56; p<0,001); pulso (t = 6,15; p< 0,001) e frequência respiratória (t = 5,10; p< 0,001).

CONCLUSÃO

A música mostrou-se um recurso terapêutico não farmacológico eficaz no manejo da ansiedade em contexto ambulatorial para pessoas com câncer, bem como na redução de pressão arterial, pulso e frequência respiratória.Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos: RBR-7W4YJJ

Descritores
Musicoterapia; Ansiedade; Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço; Humanização da Assistência; Enfermagem Oncológica

Resumen

OBJETIVO

Evaluar la eficacia de una intervención musical en la reducción de la ansiedad y los parámetros vitales en personas que sufren de cáncer de cabeza y cuello.

MÉTODO

Ensayo clínico controlado, aleatorizado, realizado en un ambulatorio de cabeza y cuello con 40 participantes, divididos en dos grupos (intervención y control). Fue utilizado como intervención la música clásica "Suave Primavera" de Las Cuatro Estaciones de Vivaldi. Como instrumento de recolección de datos se utilizó el Inventario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo (STAI) y un inventario de datos socio-demográficos y clínicos. Se utilizó la prueba t de Student para evaluar la significación estadística intra-grupo y entre grupos.

RESULTADOS

Los participantes mostraron una reducción estadísticamente significativa en niveles percibidos de ansiedad (t = 12,68; p <0,001), así como en los niveles de presión arterial (t = 4,56; p <0,001); pulso (t = 6,15, p <0,001) y la frecuencia respiratoria (t = 5,10, p <0,001).

CONCLUSIÓN

La música demostró ser una herramienta terapéutica no farmacológica eficaz en el tratamiento de la ansiedad en el ámbito ambulatorio para personas con cáncer y también en la reducción de la presión arterial, el pulso y la frecuencia respiratoria. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos: RBR-7W4YJJ

Descriptores
Musicoterapia; Ansiedad; Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello; Humanización de la Atención; Enfermería Oncológica

Introduction

Physiological and psychological effects of using music have been described in different publications, including changes in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle relaxation, pain reduction, and hormonal secretion including endorphins, among others11 Rocha VC, Boggio PS. A música por uma óptica neurocientífica. Per Mus. 2013;(27):132-40.

2 Orjuela Rojas JM. Efecto ansiolítico de la musicoterapia: aspectos neurobiológicos y cognoscitivos delprocesamiento musical. Rev Colomb. Psiquiatr[Internet]. 2011 [citado 2016 Mar 25];40(4):748-59. Disponibleen: Disponibleen: http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/rcp/v40n4/v40n4a12.pdf
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3 Pinto Junior FEL, Ferraz DLM, Cunha EQ, Santos IRM, Batista MC. Influência da música na dor e na ansiedade decorrentes de cirurgia em pacientes com câncer de mama. Rev Bras Cancerol[Internet]. 2012 [citado 2016 mar. 25];58(2):135-41. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www1.inca.gov.br/rbc/n_58/v02/pdf/03_artigo_influencia_musica_dor_ansiedade_decorrentes_cirurgia_pacientes_cancer_mama.pdf
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-44 Shabanloei R, Golchin M, Esfahani A, Dolatkhad R, Rasoulian M. Effects of music therapy on pain and anxiety in patients undergoing bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. AORN J. 2010;91(6):746-51. . Some authors claim that music produces an anxiolytic effect for being related to an affective meaning, and that by generating pleasure, it lessens anxiety. In addition to activating other areas of the brain, its processing has an effect on the mesolimbic dopaminergic pathways, which justifies its anxiolytic effect for generating positive reinforcement and reward responses55 Nociti JR. Music and anesthesia [editorial]. Rev Bras Anestesiol[Internet]. 2010 [cited 2016 Mar 25];60(5):455-56. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rba/v60n5/en_v60n5a01.pdf
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.In that sense, in addition to being an excellent and affordable easy-to-use therapeutic tool that has no side effects, it can also be used in various contexts and for various diseases22 Orjuela Rojas JM. Efecto ansiolítico de la musicoterapia: aspectos neurobiológicos y cognoscitivos delprocesamiento musical. Rev Colomb. Psiquiatr[Internet]. 2011 [citado 2016 Mar 25];40(4):748-59. Disponibleen: Disponibleen: http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/rcp/v40n4/v40n4a12.pdf
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,33 Pinto Junior FEL, Ferraz DLM, Cunha EQ, Santos IRM, Batista MC. Influência da música na dor e na ansiedade decorrentes de cirurgia em pacientes com câncer de mama. Rev Bras Cancerol[Internet]. 2012 [citado 2016 mar. 25];58(2):135-41. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www1.inca.gov.br/rbc/n_58/v02/pdf/03_artigo_influencia_musica_dor_ansiedade_decorrentes_cirurgia_pacientes_cancer_mama.pdf
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The term anxiety comes from the Greek anshein, which means to oppress, to suffocate, and can cause changes in the body such as increased heart and respiratory rates66 Carvalho CC, Chaves ECL, Iunes DH, Simão TP, Grasselli CSM, Braga CG. Effectiveness of prayer in reducing anxiety in cancer patients. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];48(4):683-9. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n4/0080-6234-reeusp-48-04-683.pdf
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. The presence of anxiety in cancer patients, as well as their negative implications in the experience of the disease ratifies the importance of identifying suitable instruments for its evaluation and diagnosis77 Bergerot CD, Laros JA, Araújo TCCF. Avaliação de ansiedade e depressão em pacientes oncológicos: comparação psicométrica. Psico USF [Internet]. 2014 [citado 2016 mar. 25];19(2):187-97. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/pusf/v19n2/a02v19n2.pdf
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. In addition, an increase in the survival of this population justifies the search for non-pharmacological methods that lead to an improvement in their quality of life88 Costa AIS, Reis PED. Complementary techniques to control cancer symptoms. Rev Dor[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];15(1):61-4. Available from:Available from:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rdor/v15n1/en_1806-0013-rdor-15-01-0061.pdf
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Anxiety brings with it neurophysiological changes, influencing blood pressure which causes tachycardia, altering pulse and respiratory rates. Thus, anxious individuals experience higher expectations and may present variations in their vital signs, thus requiring professionals to monitor them more closely99 Costa RR, Silva PVR, Iwaki Filho L, Takeshita WM, Farah GJ. Avaliação da influência da expectativa e da ansiedade do paciente odontológico submetido a procedimento cirúrgico a partir de seus sinais vitais. RevOdontol UNESP [Internet]. 2012 [citado 2016 apr. 25];41(1):43-7. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.revodontolunesp.com.br/files/v41n1/v41n1a08.pdf
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. In addition to monitoring, interventions in order to reduce anxiety can and should be applied, as in the case of music; an intervention recommended by theNursing Interventions Classification (NIC) anddefined as "the use of music to help achieve a specific change in behavior, feeling, or physiology”1010 Bulechek GM, Butcher HK, Dochterman JM. Classificação das intervenções de enfermagem-NIC. 5ª ed. Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier; 2010..

Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC)in outpatient treatment may experience anxiety due to several factors. HNC encompasses the lips, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx,nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses, larynx and salivary glands1111 Rodrigues AB, Firmeza MA. Câncer de cabeça e de pescoço. In: Rodrigues AB, Oliveira PP. Oncologia para enfermagem. São Paulo: Manole; 2016. p. 173-94.. In epidemiological terms, there is a Brazilian estimateby the National Institute of Cancer (INCA) of 596 thousand new cases diagnosed for the diseasein the 2016-2017biennium1212 Instituto Nacional de Câncer José de Alencar Gomes da Silva. Estimativa 2016: incidência de câncer no Brasil [Internet]. Rio de Janeiro: INCA; 2016 [citado 2016 fev. 02]. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.inca.gov.br/wcm/dncc/2015/estimativa-2016.asp
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.Due to its anatomical location, such cancers can promote functional changes related to feeding, breathing, communication, and it can also affect social interactions between other spheres.The different forms of treatment also generate the possibility of several complications such as xerostomia, radiation caries, osteorradionecrosis, mucositis, and it may compromise significant psychosocial functions for the patient and their families1313 Sommerfeld CE, Andrade MGG, Santiago SM, Chone CK, Carvalho GM, Aquino Y, et al. Qualidade de vida em pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Rev Bras Cir Cabeça Pescoço. 2012;41(4):172-7. .

Among the different treatments widely used for head and neck cancer are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The surgeries to which these patients are submitted to generate speech, chewing and swallowing impairments,palate alteration,and edema due to the lymph nodes being removed,among others, leading to a marked decrease in quality of life1414 Souza FRN, Barbosa GS, Prado GM, Schweitzer CM, Gaetti-JardimJúnior E. Quality of life of patients undergoing radiotherapy for treating malignant head and neck lesions. Arch Health Invest. 2013;2(5):26-33. -1515 Morales Manterola LM. Music therapy and medicine: music therapy in the hospital. Rev HospItal B Aires [Internet]. 2013 [citado 2016 abr. 25];33(1):9-12. Disponible en: Disponible en: http://www.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/archivos/noticias_attachs/47/documentos/14572_4-9-12-musicoterapia_moralesm-ultimo.pdf
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. In addition to these factors, cancer is a disease that causes changes in the quality of life, leading to depression and anxiety66 Carvalho CC, Chaves ECL, Iunes DH, Simão TP, Grasselli CSM, Braga CG. Effectiveness of prayer in reducing anxiety in cancer patients. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];48(4):683-9. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n4/0080-6234-reeusp-48-04-683.pdf
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,88 Costa AIS, Reis PED. Complementary techniques to control cancer symptoms. Rev Dor[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];15(1):61-4. Available from:Available from:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rdor/v15n1/en_1806-0013-rdor-15-01-0061.pdf
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, which can influence control over their own lives and the treatment66 Carvalho CC, Chaves ECL, Iunes DH, Simão TP, Grasselli CSM, Braga CG. Effectiveness of prayer in reducing anxiety in cancer patients. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];48(4):683-9. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n4/0080-6234-reeusp-48-04-683.pdf
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,1515 Morales Manterola LM. Music therapy and medicine: music therapy in the hospital. Rev HospItal B Aires [Internet]. 2013 [citado 2016 abr. 25];33(1):9-12. Disponible en: Disponible en: http://www.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/archivos/noticias_attachs/47/documentos/14572_4-9-12-musicoterapia_moralesm-ultimo.pdf
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At the same time, outpatient care may generate anxiety related to expectingbad news and disinformation regarding procedures by the professionals involved in outpatient care.Many of the patients treated present a high level of stress, regardless of the disease degree of complexity1616 Sampaio CEP, Costa TMN, Araújo D, Santoro DC. Mecanismos de enfrentamento desencadeados por pacientes em situações estressoras: cirurgia ambulatorial Rev Enferm UERJ [Internet]. 2013 [citado 2016 abr. 25];21(4):515-20. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.facenf.uerj.br/v21n4/v21n4a16.pdf
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Providing dignified and humanized care to people affected by cancer is fundamental, since the conditions caused by an oncological disease are not restricted to the physical dimension.Thus, minimizing suffering and the consequences that arisefromthe disease and its treatment is important; in this context, nurses must alsoanalyze their role, seek to identify changes and seek interventional measures aiming to reduce them, as in the case of anxiety. In view of the reported benefits of music in reducing anxiety, our objective was to investigate its influence in reducing anxiety and vital parameters in HNC patients in outpatient treatment, considering that studies in this specializationscenario are scarce.

Method

This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial. The study was developed in an outpatient clinic for treating patients with head and neck cancer of a university hospital in the state of Ceará, Brazil. This outpatient clinic attends patients in post-surgical, radiotherapeutic or chemotherapeutic treatment.

The population was composed of patients undergoing outpatient care and who met the following inclusion criteria: patients with head and neck cancer in the post-surgical period, undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy;over 18 years of age, literate, with a score equal to 15 on the Glasgow scale and preserved auditory acuity according to propaedeutic tests (Weber's test and Rinne's test).

Patients who had used anxiolytics within 24 hours before application of the music intervention were excluded, along with those with thyroid cancer due to extremely different biological behavior of other described anatomical sites. Individuals who were in palliative care were also excluded.

For comparing means between control and experimental groups in the sample calculation using a 95% confidence level and statistical power of 80%, and considering a minimum difference to be detected of 5 points in the outcome variable, it was found that an amount of 38 patients would be effectivefor this study.However, we aimed to reach a higher number for greater efficacy, meaning 40 patients.

For those who met the inclusion criteria, the randomization process was performed using the random number table generated in the Epi-Info program version 7.1.4.We emphasize that in order to guarantee concealment of the participant’s allocation, their designation was only known to the study administrator after opening a properly sealed envelope which contained the condition selected for that participant.

The research stages were carried out based on this procedure and after designating the participants for each of the groups (Control group - CG, and Experimental group - EG), which included measuring vital signs and applyingthe instruments and music to the EG.After the experimental manipulation was performed, a second measurement (retest) was carried out in which the previously reported measurements were measuredagain.

Data collection took place from March to June 2015. Two instruments were used for data collection: the first containing sociodemographic and clinical data, and the second being the self-applied STAIscale (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory)1717 Spielberger C. Manual for the state-trait anxiety inventory. Palo Alto (CA): Consulting Psychologists Press; 1983., translated and adapted for Brazil1818 Biaggio A, Natalício LF, Spielberger CD. Desenvolvimento da forma experimental em português do inventário de ansiedade traço-estado (IDATE) de Spielberger. Arq Bras. 1977;29(3):31-44. . STAI is comprised of two scales (anxiety-trait and anxiety-state), each consisting of 20 items with assertions for the subjects to describe how they feel. State Anxiety refers to a transient emotional state, characterized by subjective feelings or tension that may vary in intensity over time. Trait Anxietyrefers to a relatively stable disposition to respond to stress with anxiety,and a tendency to perceive a greater range of threatening situations.

For the present study, only the state anxiety scale (20 questions) was used, since the objective was to evaluate anxiety during outpatient treatment.The responses were scored by Likert scale, as follows: 1 - almost never;2 - sometimes; 3 -often; 4 - almost always. The total scale ranges from 20 to 80 points.Ten questions hadinverted weight foranxiety-state (questions: 1, 2, 5, 8, 10,11, 15, 16, 19, 20). The total score is a simple sum of the normal and the inverted weightsobtained.Arelaxing type of music was chosen as recommended in a previous study which demonstrated that relaxing music is best suited to provide feelings of tranquility as it can reduce agitation, anxiety and promote relaxation and pleasure1919 Karagozoglu S, Tekyasar F, Yilmaz FA. Effects of music therapy and guided visual imagery on chemotherapy-induced anxiety and nausea vomiting. J ClinNurs. 2013;22(1-2):39-50. .

Classical musicwas used as the musical intervention; "Spring" from the four seasons composition byVivaldi2020 Bittencourt WS, Salício MA, Pinheiro SF, Lell D. O efeito da música clássica no alívio dador de crianças com câncer. UNICIÊNCIAS [Internet]. 2010 [citado 2016 mar. 25];14(1):95-111. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.pgsskroton.com.br/seer/index.php/uniciencias/article/view/880
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was chosen for having the desired characteristics for the study. It also has 60 to 80 beats per minute, which corroborates the assertion that songs with 60 to 70 beats per minute contribute to a relaxing effect2020 Bittencourt WS, Salício MA, Pinheiro SF, Lell D. O efeito da música clássica no alívio dador de crianças com câncer. UNICIÊNCIAS [Internet]. 2010 [citado 2016 mar. 25];14(1):95-111. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.pgsskroton.com.br/seer/index.php/uniciencias/article/view/880
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21 Su CP, Lai HL, Chang ET, Yiin LM, Perng SJ, Chen PW. A randomized controlled trial of the effects of listening to non-commercial music on quality of nocturnal sleep and relaxation indices in patients in medical intensive care unit. J AdvNurs. 2013;69(6):1377-89.
-2222 Araújo TC, Pereira A, Sampaio ES, Araújo M. Uso da música nos diversos cenários do cuidado: revisão integrativa. Rev Baiana Enferm[Internet]. 2014 [citado 2016 mar. 25];28(1):96-106. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.portalseer.ufba.br/index.php/enfermagem/article/view/6967/8712
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.In its first musical movement, (Allegro) has an E Major tonality and quaternary rhythm (4/4). In the second movement (Largo), the tonality changes to C minor, and the rhythm becomes ternary (3/4). Inits last movement (Allegro Pastorale), the tonalityreturns to E Major,and the rhythm becomes quaternary again (12/8)2323 Bohumil MED. Teoria de música. 3ª ed. Brasília: Musimed; 1986..

The song was played with an MP3 player through headphones for a period of 30 minutes in a room reserved for this purpose.The volume was controlled by the participant, and in that period they had no contact with health professionals or companions. The researcher remained close to the participant for the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes of the listening.

Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. All the anxiety-state scale items were addedto calculate the anxiety level. Student's t-test was performed in order to verify the intragroup and intergroup statistical significance.

Ethical approval was obtained by the Research Ethics Committee of the Universidade Federal do Ceará under number 1.108.036. All ethical precepts for national and international research werefollowed.

Results

The sample consisted of 40 people with head and neck cancer. Fifty-five (55) patients were evaluated for eligibility; of these, 11 did not meet the inclusion criteria and four quit participating.

The majority of the participants were female (80.0%), predominantly Catholic, with age ranging from 33 to 80 years of age. Distribution by treatment type was: surgery (47.5%),surgery associated with chemotherapy (25.0%), chemotherapy associated with radiotherapy (12.5%), surgery associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy (7.5%),and exclusivelychemotherapy (5.0%).

In comparing pre- and post-intervention periods of the anxiety-state scale, all participants (100.0%) of the experimental group had a reduction in the measured anxiety levels.This represented an average reduction of 10.5 points between the values observed between the first and second applications (Figure 1).

Figure 1
Total STAI scores (anxiety-state subscale),first and second applications (experimental group) - Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 2015

It was observed that there was a15.0% increase in anxiety levels in the CG participantsbetween the first and second measurements; there was no change in 10.0%,and there was a decrease in 75.0%.In general terms, we observed a mean reduction of three points between the values observed in the first and second applications.

Although the musical intervention was performed in only one of the groups (EG), a decrease in mean anxiety scores was found for both CG and EG.However, in comparing the magnitudes of these reductions through the Student's t-test,it was possible to verify that the participants allocated in the experimental group (Mdifference =10.5; SDdifference =3.72) presented a statistically superior reduction (t = 6.68; p<0.001) in the level of reported anxiety compared to participants allocated to the Control condition (Mdifference = 3.00; SDdifference = 3.41) (Table 1).

Table 1
Comparison of mean difference between anxiety-state scores in pre and post-intervention periods for the control and experimental conditions - Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 2015

Regarding the effect of the musical intervention on the reported level of anxiety, it was specifically verified for the EG participants that the anxiety levels in the post-intervention period (M = 34.9; SD = 3.29) were statistically lower (t = 12.68, p<0.001) to those reported before the intervention (M = 45.4, SD = 4.58). We also sought to verify the effects of the musical intervention when considering the participants’category regarding their anxiety level (low, moderate, high or very high), according to the (STAI) instrument’s original proposition.

In the first measurement, 17 CG participants were classified as having a moderate anxiety level, while three hada high level. In the second measurement, all 20 participants of this condition were classified as having a moderate anxiety level. For EG patients, a similar distribution to CG at the first measurement was observed, where 17 participants were classified as having a moderate level and three were classified as having high level of anxiety. However, after the intervention (2nd measurement), 11 participants (55.0%) were reclassified as having a low anxiety level, while nine participants (45.0%) presented a moderate anxiety level.

Regarding vital parameters, a similarity was found in relation to anxiety levels. Participants exposed to the musical intervention generally presented a reduction in all parameters measured: 95.0% presented a reduction of systolic blood pressure; 55.0% had reduced diastolic blood pressure; 100.0% had reduced heart rate and 85.0% had an observed reduction of respiratory frequency (Figure 2). This represented an average decrease of 10.95 mmHg in systolic blood pressure; 3.85 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure; 7.50 beats per minute in heart rate and 2.25 inspirations per minute.

Figure 2
Vital parametersin the pre and post-intervention periods (experimental group) - Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 2015

Regarding the vital parameters of CG participants, 55.0% presented a reduction in systolic blood pressure;30.0% had reduced diastolic blood pressure; 55.0% presented reduced heart rate and35.0% had reduced respiratory frequency (Figure 3). This represented an average decrease of 2.75 mmHg in systolic blood pressure; 1.00 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure; 1.05 heart beats per minute and an average increase of 0.15 inspirations per minute.

Figure 3
Vital parametersin the pre- and post-intervention periods (control group) - Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 2015

EG participants had a greater reduction in all observed parameters when compared with CG participants.Student's t-test (Table 2) was used in order to verify statistical difference, demonstrating that the reductions observed in the experimental condition were statistically higher than those observed in the Control group for systolic blood pressure (t=4.56; p<0.001), pulse (t=6.15; p<0.001) andrespiratory frequency (t=5.10; p<0.001). No significant difference were observed regarding diastolic blood pressure(t=1.47; p=0.14) between the reduction level occurring in the Control and Experimental groups.

When solely evaluating EG participants and comparing pre- and post-intervention periods, a statistically significant reduction was observed forsystolic blood pressure (t = 7.13; p<0.001), heart rate (t = 7.71; p<0.001) andrespiratory frequency (t = 6.78; p<0.001) between the two periods.

Table 2
Comparison of the vital parameters difference between the pre- and post-intervention periods for Control and Experimental conditions - Fortaleza, CE, Brazil, 2015

Discussion

Laryngeal and oral cavity cancers are the most frequent of the head and neck region, having worldwide incidence of 455,805 cases, of which 78,958 occur in the Americas (the study site)2424 World Health Organization; International Agency for Research Cancer. Globocan 2012. Estimated Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide in 2012 [Internet]. Geneva: WHO; 2012 [cited 2016 Mar 25]. Available from: Available from: http://globocan.iarc.fr/Pages/fact_sheets_population.aspx
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. Women predominated in this study, which is due in part to smoking and alcohol habits which have been increasing in both genders1212 Instituto Nacional de Câncer José de Alencar Gomes da Silva. Estimativa 2016: incidência de câncer no Brasil [Internet]. Rio de Janeiro: INCA; 2016 [citado 2016 fev. 02]. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.inca.gov.br/wcm/dncc/2015/estimativa-2016.asp
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Considering EG participants, the anxiety state reduction was remarkable when comparing the means in the pre-test and post-test periods. This fact corroborates the literature, which shows that musical interventions are capable of producing various therapeutic effects, such as reducing pain, stress and anxiety, promoting comfort, and muscle relaxation, among others2525 Silva VA, Leão ER, Silva MJP. Assessment of quality of scientific evidence on musicalinterventions in caring for cancer patients. Interface [Internet] (Botucatu). 2014 [cited 2016 Mar 25];18(50):479-92. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/icse/v18n50/en_1807-5762-icse-1807-576220130875.pdf
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.The person in a stressful situation such as in the treatment of cancer, seeks support in coping mechanisms such as family, a belief or listening to music that calms them down1616 Sampaio CEP, Costa TMN, Araújo D, Santoro DC. Mecanismos de enfrentamento desencadeados por pacientes em situações estressoras: cirurgia ambulatorial Rev Enferm UERJ [Internet]. 2013 [citado 2016 abr. 25];21(4):515-20. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.facenf.uerj.br/v21n4/v21n4a16.pdf
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.

Regarding anxiety, it was possible to notice a slight, yet statistically significant reduction of CG mean score, where participants remained at rest for 30 minutes in a room without receiving the musical intervention. This effect can be related to the attention given by the researcher to the individual, who stayed near themin the initial 5 minutes and the final 5 minutes. Calming and reassuring approaches, as well as active listeningcan reduce anxiety66 Carvalho CC, Chaves ECL, Iunes DH, Simão TP, Grasselli CSM, Braga CG. Effectiveness of prayer in reducing anxiety in cancer patients. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];48(4):683-9. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n4/0080-6234-reeusp-48-04-683.pdf
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.

Praying is a strategy used by some people to meet their spiritual needs66 Carvalho CC, Chaves ECL, Iunes DH, Simão TP, Grasselli CSM, Braga CG. Effectiveness of prayer in reducing anxiety in cancer patients. Rev Esc Enferm USP [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];48(4):683-9. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.br/pdf/reeusp/v48n4/0080-6234-reeusp-48-04-683.pdf
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,as mentioned by the CG participants. They reported that during the 30 minutes without musical intervention they usedreligiousness, which may justify the slight reduction in anxiety when analyzing the means of this group, considering all followed some type of religion.

A study that proposed and validated a functional approach model and qualification of nursing care at a cancerology institute in Colombia has identified that in the experience of care where a cure is not always possible, as in the case of oncology, there is a deep sense of spirituality that unites the being with a superior force that helps them to rethink their relations with themselves and with others2626 Alarcón AM, Barrera-Ortiz L, Carreño SP, Carrillo GM, Farías RE, González G, et al. Development of a functional model of nursing care in cancer. InvestEducEnferm [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 Nov 17];32(2):206-15. Available from: Available from: http://www.scielo.org.co/pdf/iee/v32n2/v32n2a03.pdf
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.

The data were in agreement with the literature in analyzing the effects of a musical intervention considering participants’ categorization regarding their anxiety levels88 Costa AIS, Reis PED. Complementary techniques to control cancer symptoms. Rev Dor[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 June 25];15(1):61-4. Available from:Available from:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rdor/v15n1/en_1806-0013-rdor-15-01-0061.pdf
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. Regarding vital parameters, it was not possible to identify a statistically significant reduction in the means presented in the pre-test and post-test period.

In the EG, a statistically and clinically significant reduction of systolic blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory frequency averages were found comparing the pre and post-test periods. This reduction corroborates a study that affirms the effective effect of music in reducing these parameters2727 Pichler A, Pichler M. Music therapy in cancer patients: fact or fiction? [editorial]. Future Oncol[Internet]. 2014 [cited 2016 Mar 25];10(15):2409-411. Available from: Available from: http://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/fon.14.181
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. Other studies have also been successful in reducing anxiety symptoms and vital parameters; mainly in blood pressure, heart rate and chemotherapy2828 Lin MF, Hsieh YJ, Hsu YY, Fetzer S, Hsu MC. A randomised controlled trial of the effect of music therapy and verbal relaxation on chemotherapy-induced anxiety. J ClinNurs. 2011;20(7-8):988-99. , and after radical mastectomy surgery2929 Zhou K, Li X, Li J, Liu M, Dang S, Wang D, et al. A clinical randomized controlled trial of music therapy and progressive muscle relaxation training in female breast cancer patients after radical mastectomy: results on depression, anxiety and length of hospital stay. Eur J OncolNurs. 2015;19(1):54-9. .

All health professionals need to be aware of the many effective strategies they can implement to enhance patients' quality of life, whether through music, effective interpersonal communication or other methods in order to improve health outcomes and the provision of care in a safe manner.

The opportunity to converse and use communication as a support for treating anxiety and fear related to cancer treatment was evidenced in the reports of patients from a high complexity oncology unit3030 Rennó CSN, Campos CJG. Comunicação interpessoal: valorização pelo paciente oncológico em uma unidade de alta complexidade em oncologia.Rev Min Enferm [Internet]. 2014 [citado 2016 nov. 17];18(1):106-15. Disponível em: Disponível em: http://www.reme.org.br/artigo/detalhes/912
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, suggesting that these patients feel this need.

Conclusion

All EG participants had reduced anxiety status. Among those who receivedthe musical intervention, 85% were classified as having a moderate level of anxiety before applying the music. After the intervention, the majority (55%) were classified as having a low anxiety level. Moreover, they presented a statistically significant reduction in almost all the evaluated symptoms in comparison with CG. An average reduction of 10.95 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, 3.85 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure, 7.50 heartbeats per minute for pulse and 2.25 inspirations per minute in respiratory frequency were verified.

In the CG, a decrease with statistical and clinical significance was also observed, also slight in almost all vital parameters, with an average of 2.75 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, 1.00 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure, 1.05 heartbeats per minute and a mean decrease of 0.15 inspirations per minute in the respiratory frequency.

The results cannot be generalized to all institutions since the study was conducted in only one Brazilian institution. Despite this limitation, the results are relevant for nurses' knowledge and for practice on the use of music forcontrolling anxiety in an outpatient care setting. Nurses should observe problems arising from anxiety, identify changes in their clinical practice, and implement strategies for its control in the various spheres of care in oncology. Organizational support and training for oncological nurses are needed to improve adherence to these strategies.

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Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    2017

History

  • Received
    08 Aug 2016
  • Accepted
    13 Dec 2016
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