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The Effects of Music Therapy and White Noise on the Physiological and Behavioral Responses of Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

This research aims to investigate the effects of non-pharmacological interventions, specifically music therapy and white noise, on the physiological and behavioral responses of neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The study aims to compare how these two forms of non-invasive sound stimulation affect key parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and behavioral manifestations of stress and calmness. The study also seeks to determine whether music therapy provides better therapeutic outcomes than white noise.

The study is divided into three groups: a standard care control group and two experimental groups that receive music therapy and white noise exposure. The interventions will focus on monitoring the physiological and behavioral parameters of the newborns during and after the intervention. Music therapy is conducted by a certified music therapist who will provide constant, soothing musical stimulation, while white noise will be applied using an audio device.

This study seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in the care of newborns in the NICU. The results may provide the basis for clinical recommendations in non-pharmacological methods to improve the care and comfort of these patients.