The Effect of Contingent Singing on Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-5-2023

Identifier

DOI: 10.1093/jmt/thac019

Abstract

A significant component of care for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is providing an optimal environment for supporting neurodevelopment and growth. Interventions that support the behavioral and physiologic stability of this population may play an important role in improving overall outcomes. Contingent singing is a music intervention that allows the caregiver to tailor certain musical elements, such as rhythm and tempo, to match behavioral and physiologic cues and support the infant in achieving optimal stabilization. A randomized crossover design was used to study the effect of contingent singing on the behavioral state and physiologic measures compared to standard care practices in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Data were collected on a sample of 37 infants diagnosed with BPD. There were no significant differences in the physiologic measures or behavioral states of infants in the contingent singing sessions compared to control sessions. Parents and staff reported favorable views of music therapy in the NICU, and there were no adverse responses from infants during contingent singing. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of this intervention on the physiologic stability of infants with BPD.

Journal Title

Journal of music therapy

Volume

60

Issue

1

First Page

98

Last Page

119

MeSH Keywords

Infant, Newborn; Infant; Humans; Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Infant, Premature; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia; Singing; Music Therapy

Keywords

Infant; Intensive Care; Music; Premature

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