Introduction Preterm birth has major medical, psychological and socioeconomic
consequences worldwide. Music therapy (MT) has positive effects on physiological …

Introduction Despite persuasive theories about the beneficial effects of music and singing in
developmental care for premature infants, few small studies are available in this regard. We …

Introduction: Previous studies have shown music therapy as a way to improve the clinical
status of premature infants, improving vital signs and decreasing crying episodes. Objective …

Therapeutic effects of music are well recognised within the literature, with benefits for a
variety of health problems documented. This narrative review summarises benefits in terms …

2. Standley JM. A meta-analysis of the efficacy of music therapy fo r premature infants. J
Pediatr Nurs. 2002; 17: 107-13. 3. Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Feijo L, Freedman J. Prenatal …

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of mothers' singing on their
adjustment to and bonding with their new infants as well as use of music in the home …

Music therapy (MT) interventions and skin-to-skin care (SSC) both aim to address the varied
needs of preterm infants, including sensory regulation and stress reduction, inclusion of …

The hospital care of premature and low-birth infants requires expensive technology and
experienced care. Many studies have looked at the institution of developmental care in the …

Objective Neonatal intensive care units (NICU) around the world increasingly use music
interventions. The most recent systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCT) dates …

Recent research found evidence supporting music therapy for preterm infants to stabilize
vital signs and possibly promote neurodevelopment. Even though preterm infants spend a …