Musical Rounds: A multisite, mixed-methods feasibility study of a musical legacy session in palliative care

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This research aims to evaluate the feasibility of a music medicine program to support legacy building and reduce distress in palliative care patients and their loved ones.
Multisite mixed-methods pre-post feasibility study conducted in 3 hospitals in California
Participants engaged in live bedside recording sessions featuring personal storytelling accompanied by musical improvisation
Outcomes assessed included pain, stress, anxiety, and comfort using a numeric rating scale, along with qualitative mood changes.
59% of patients (47/80) reported improved mood
68% of loved ones (30/44) experienced mood improvement
Statistically significant reductions in self-reported stress, pain (patients only), and anxiety, with increased comfort.

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Mixed-methods trial explores music's impact on stress and pain relief in palliative care, suggesting benefits.

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