Effect of Music Therapy Intervention on Lung Function, Dyspnea and Quality of Life of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients – A Randomized Control Study

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition posing significant challenges to patients' respiratory health and overall well-being.Integrating adjunct therapies such as Music Therapy has gained attention for its potential to enhance COPD management.This study investigates the impact of music therapy interventions in conjunction with standard medical care on hospitalized COPD patients.Methodology: A six-month randomized control trial was conducted at a rural tertiary care hospital.Participants aged 40 to 80 were randomly assigned to Group A (Music Therapy + Standard Medical Treatment) or Group B (Standard Medical Treatment).Eight sessions over four days evaluated Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), Modified