Music programs designed to remedy burnout symptoms show significant effects after five weeks.
Earlier studies have demonstrated that music interventions can lessen symptoms of depression. Depression and burnout are closely related. We hypothesized that specially designed receptive music therapy programs and protocols might reduce the symptoms of burnout. In a four-arm randomized, placebo- and waiting-list-controlled double-blind study, including 150 participants, two specific music programs significantly reduced burnout symptoms after 5 weeks. The effects were maintained over a long time period. This newly developed method of receptive music therapy was also evaluated for the treatment of depression and dysthymia, with significant outcomes.
Brandes
Vera
V
Research Program MusicMedicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria. vera.brandes@pmu.ac.at
Terris
Darcey D
DD
Fischer
Claudia
C
Schuessler
Marc N
MN
Ottowitz
Gernot
G
Titscher
Georg
G
Fischer
Joachim E
JE
Thayer
Julian F
JF
D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D019263:Dysthymic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009147:Music Therapy / Q000379:methods*