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The Effect of Bach's Magnificat on Emotions, Immune, and Endocrine Parameters During Physiotherapy Treatment of Patients with Infectious Lung Conditions
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AsthmaMusicPsychoneuroimmunologyPulmonary CarePsychiatryAffective NeurosciencePhysiotherapy TreatmentMind-body MedicineMind-body ConnectionEndocrine ParametersAnova StatisticsSocial SciencesMind-body InterventionMedicineEmotionInfectious Lung ConditionsPsychopathologyDhea Ratio
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Bach's Magnificat on emotions, immune, and endocrine parameters in patients of specific infectious lung conditions. Participants (N = 40; 9 men & 31 women) ranging in age from 40 to 75 participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to an experimental and control group. During a 3-day period the experimental group received physiotherapy with the selected music, while the control group only received physiotherapy. ANOVA statistics indicate significant changes in the following parameters: POMS-scale, CD4+:CD8+ ratio, cortisol, and cortisol:DHEA ratio. The intervention of music demonstrates communication between the mind and body.