Application of Chinese five-tone melodies combined with acupoint massage in reducing anxiety and depression levels of elderly

摘要

Background:To investigate the clinical efficacy of Chinese five-tone melodies combined with acupoint massage on anxiety and depression in elderly in Nursing home.Methods:The intervention music for 22 elderly participants was selected according to the different traditional Chinese medicine evidence types,and the music therapy combined with acupoint massage therapy.The clinical intervention lasted for a total of 8 weeks.Participants were assessed with the Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety and the Geriatric Depression Scale in pre and post-intervention.Results:The Self-Assessment Scale for Anxiety and Geriatric Depression Scale scores of the elderly were significantly lower after the intervention compared to the pre-intervention period(P<0.01).Conclusion:The five-element music combined with acupoint massage therapy has a significant clinical effect in reducing the level of anxiety and depression in the elderly in Nursing homes.