Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October-December | Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 68-76
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Level of Stress among Elderly People in Selected Old Age Home at Meerut
Neha1, Aarushi Scott2, Deepa Chauhan2, Hitesh Kumar2, Nidhi Chaudhary2, Riya Panwar2, Shweta2, Teena Yadav2, Vaishno2
1Assistant Professor, College of Nursing SVBP Hospital, Meerut, UP, India
2B.Sc Nursing Final Year Students (2015-2019 Batch), College of Nursing SVBP Hospital, Meerut, UP, India
Corresponding Author: Neha
ABSTRACT
Background of the study: Ageing is coming up as one of the biggest challenge age the world over. At any age, stress is faced difficult situations and overcome obstacles with increasing age, people are more susceptible to physical, psychological, social and emotional problem.
Aim: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy on level of stress among elderly people in selected old age home at Meerut.
Methodology: Evaluative study was conducted using quasi-experimental (non randomized control group design) conceptual framework utilized for study was General system theory. Total 40 samples (20 experimental group+ 20 control group) were selected. Before conducting the study written consent were obtained from samples. Non probability convenient sampling was used. The demographic data were collected 15 minutes prior to pre test. Pre test was taken by using Sheldon Cohen Perceived stress scale Next is subjects was instructed to listen to 20 min interrupted recording Classical Period instrumental Music played via CD Player in experimental group. Finally post test was taken by measuring stress level of elderly people after 7 days of Music therapy.
Results: The mean pre test score on level of stress among experimental group was 30.97 &control group was 29.45 respectively. The mean post test score on level of stress among experimental group was 23.43 respectively & the mean post test score on level of stress among control group was 28.66 respectively. This shows that when comparing the experimental and control group the stress level has been reduced in experimental group not in control group. So music therapy is highly effective in reducing stress among elderly people.
Conclusion: This study concludes that music therapy was definitely effective in reducing level of Stress among elderly people in selected old age homes
Keywords: Effectiveness, Music therapy, level of Stress, elderly people