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Effects of Virtual Reality and Music Therapy on the Psychosocial Outcomes of Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Effects of Virtual Reality and Music Therapy on the Psychosocial Outcomes of Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

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DOI	10.20900/agmr20250007
刊名	Advances in Geriatric Medicine and Research AGMR
年，卷(期)	2025, 7(2)
作者	Cheng Kian Kelvin Tan*,Irene Cho,
作者单位	S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore 599494, Singapore ; Department of Economics and Cognitive Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, United States ;
摘要	According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are nearly 20 million new cancer cases in 2022. In a rapidly ageing world, coupled with improved lifespan, the total number of cancer diagnoses is likely to increase. Cancer patients face significant stress and fatigue from managing the condition and treatment. In mitigating these challenges, the care sector is embarking on use of non-pharmacolgical therapeutic interventions. Virtual Reality technology and music are feasible tools for improving mental wellbeing, relaxation and pain reduction. The systematic review was conducted across five databases between June 2024 and July 2024. Twelve shortlisted studies were examined, which used nature-based, interactive and non-interactive, and meditative VR interventions, VR interventions combined with physiotherapy, background music, or drugs; and standalone music interventions. The studies were conducted in various cancer populations, including advanced cancer patients, end-stage cancer patients in hospice care, breast cancer patients with chronic pain, cancer survivors with chronic cancer-related pain, and metastatic breast cancer patients. Most studies used a range of pre- and post-intervention measurements of anxiety, depression, pain, and other symptoms, and some included control groups or control conditions. The review provides a comprehensive synthesis of research on VR and music as psychosocial interventions for adult cancer patients. mixed results for the effects of these interventions on anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, sleep, and other psychophysical outcomes. Overall, VR and music may be the basis of promising interventions for cancer patients, but further research is needed.
Abstract	According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are nearly 20 million new cancer cases in 2022. In a rapidly ageing world, coupled with improved lifespan, the total number of cancer diagnoses is likely to increase. Cancer patients face significant stress and fatigue from managing the condition and treatment. In mitigating these challenges, the care sector is embarking on use of non-pharmacolgical therapeutic interventions. Virtual Reality technology and music are feasible tools for improving mental wellbeing, relaxation and pain reduction. The systematic review was conducted across five databases between June 2024 and July 2024. Twelve shortlisted studies were examined, which used nature-based, interactive and non-interactive, and meditative VR interventions, VR interventions combined with physiotherapy, background music, or drugs; and standalone music interventions. The studies were conducted in various cancer populations, including advanced cancer patients, end-stage cancer patients in hospice care, breast cancer patients with chronic pain, cancer survivors with chronic cancer-related pain, and metastatic breast cancer patients. Most studies used a range of pre- and post-intervention measurements of anxiety, depression, pain, and other symptoms, and some included control groups or control conditions. The review provides a comprehensive synthesis of research on VR and music as psychosocial interventions for adult cancer patients. mixed results for the effects of these interventions on anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, sleep, and other psychophysical outcomes. Overall, VR and music may be the basis of promising interventions for cancer patients, but further research is needed.
关键词	cancer; elderly; community; music; virtual reality; anxiety; depression
KeyWord	cancer; elderly; community; music; virtual reality; anxiety; depression
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