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September 19, 2025MedicinaOpen Access

Biological Effects of Music Therapy in End-of-Life Care: A Narrative Review

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STStefano TerzoniAVAntonio VitaPFPaolo Ferrara

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Overview

Narrative review synthesizes evidence on music therapy’s physiological effects in terminal patients, highlighting nursing implications.

Key Points

  • Music therapy can positively influence physiological and psycho-emotional responses in terminal patients.
  • Key musical elements, such as rhythm and melody, are shown to modulate heart rate and stress hormone levels.
  • The review emphasizes individualized approaches, tailoring music interventions to each patient's clinical and cultural background.
  • Evidence suggests that integrating music therapy into end-of-life care enhances care quality for terminally ill patients.

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Terzoni et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fbd31b076d99fa69673https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61091690
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