Effects of Live Music Therapy on Autonomic Stability in Preterm Infants: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Live Music Therapy on Autonomic Stability in Preterm Infants: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Unbuffered stress levels may negatively influence preterm-infants’ autonomic nervous system (ANS) maturation, thus affecting neurobehavior and psycho-emotional development. Music therapy (MT) is an evidence-based treatment modality in neonatal care. When coupled with skin-to-skin care (SSC), it may...

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Main Authors: Dana Yakobson, Christian Gold, Bolette Daniels Beck, Cochavit Elefant, Sofia Bauer-Rusek, Shmuel Arnon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
music therapy
preterm infants
family-centered care
autonomic stability
heart rate variability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/11/1077

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