Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders
Abstract Background In rehabilitating eating disorders (ED), mealtimes are critical but often induce stress, both for restrictive and binge-purge disorders. Although preliminary data indicate a positive effect of music during mealtime, few studies employ an experimental approach. This study examines...
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| author | Paolo Meneguzzo Elisa Baron Silvia Marchesin Anna Maria Andretta Lisa Nalesso Sonia Stella Patrizia Todisco |
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| description | Abstract Background In rehabilitating eating disorders (ED), mealtimes are critical but often induce stress, both for restrictive and binge-purge disorders. Although preliminary data indicate a positive effect of music during mealtime, few studies employ an experimental approach. This study examines the influence of background music during mealtime in an inpatient ward setting, offering a real-world perspective. Methods Fifty-one women diagnosed with ED participated in this within-subjects study. Over two weeks, during lunch and dinner, they were exposed to three randomized music conditions: no music, focus piano music, and pop music. The self-report questionnaires captured affective states, noise levels, and hunger, while trained dietitians recorded food consumption and eating rituals. Results The absence of music led to an increase in uneaten food (p = 0.001) and the presence of eating rituals (p = 0.012) during mealtimes. Significantly, only silence during mealtime reduced positive emotional states, while background music maintained positive emotions (p < 0.001). No specific differences emerged between the two types of music (focus piano and pop). Conclusions These findings affirm the positive impact of background music during mealtime in real-world settings, enhancing the potential of inpatient eating rehabilitation programs for individuals with ED. More studies are needed to validate and extend these results, particularly in outpatient settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-38a87520437541da873d84952b16416c2024-01-21T12:07:04ZengBMCJournal of Eating Disorders2050-29742024-01-0112111010.1186/s40337-024-00970-9Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disordersPaolo Meneguzzo0Elisa Baron1Silvia Marchesin2Anna Maria Andretta3Lisa Nalesso4Sonia Stella5Patrizia Todisco6Department of Neuroscience, University of PadovaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaEating Disorders Unit, Villa Margherita - NeomesiaAbstract Background In rehabilitating eating disorders (ED), mealtimes are critical but often induce stress, both for restrictive and binge-purge disorders. Although preliminary data indicate a positive effect of music during mealtime, few studies employ an experimental approach. This study examines the influence of background music during mealtime in an inpatient ward setting, offering a real-world perspective. Methods Fifty-one women diagnosed with ED participated in this within-subjects study. Over two weeks, during lunch and dinner, they were exposed to three randomized music conditions: no music, focus piano music, and pop music. The self-report questionnaires captured affective states, noise levels, and hunger, while trained dietitians recorded food consumption and eating rituals. Results The absence of music led to an increase in uneaten food (p = 0.001) and the presence of eating rituals (p = 0.012) during mealtimes. Significantly, only silence during mealtime reduced positive emotional states, while background music maintained positive emotions (p < 0.001). No specific differences emerged between the two types of music (focus piano and pop). Conclusions These findings affirm the positive impact of background music during mealtime in real-world settings, enhancing the potential of inpatient eating rehabilitation programs for individuals with ED. More studies are needed to validate and extend these results, particularly in outpatient settings.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-00970-9MealtimeEating disordersInpatientMusicPositive emotions |
| spellingShingle | Paolo Meneguzzo Elisa Baron Silvia Marchesin Anna Maria Andretta Lisa Nalesso Sonia Stella Patrizia Todisco Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders Journal of Eating Disorders Mealtime Eating disorders Inpatient Music Positive emotions |
| title | Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| title_full | Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| title_fullStr | Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| title_short | Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| title_sort | tuning in to recovery influence of music on emotional well being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders |
| topic | Mealtime Eating disorders Inpatient Music Positive emotions |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-00970-9 |
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