| Literature DB >> 17484523 |
Frances H le Roux1, Patrick J D Bouic, Maria M Bester.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Bach's Magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters in patients of specific infectious lung conditions. Participants (N = 40; 9 men & 31 women) ranging in age from 40 to 75 participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to an experimental and control group. During a 3-day period the experimental group received physiotherapy with the selected music, while the control group only received physiotherapy. ANOVA statistics indicate significant changes in the following parameters: POMS-scale, CD4+:CD8+ ratio, cortisol, and cortisol:DHEA ratio. The intervention of music demonstrates communication between the mind and body.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17484523 DOI: 10.1093/jmt/44.2.156
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Music Ther ISSN: 0022-2917