Alqarqani Alhusayn, Eulau Louise, Fritz Johanna, Nordgren Lena, Lööf Helena
School of Healthcare and Social Welfare, Mälardalens University, Västerås, Sweden.
Department of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2025 Dec;20(1):2545674. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2025.2545674. Epub 2025 Aug 10.
The aim was to interpret and describe functionally oriented music therapy (FMT) as a method in the treatment of long-term musculoskeletal pain in a region in the middle of Sweden. A first step of a larger project aiming to study the method's effectiveness on participants pain and daily life qualitatively and quantitively.
The study was a qualitative observational study. Video observations were supplemented with semi-structured interviews with FMT therapists ( = 3) and participants with long-term musculoskeletal pain ( = 19). Collected data was analysed using thematic analysis.
Five main themes were identified in connection with the main core theme of "Person centred tailored treatment". The video observations have shown no negative impacts during the sessions. Positive body language was observed (i.e. smiling, laughing) that's in line with curiosity and joyfulness. This was also confirmed in the interviews.
FMT holds promise as a therapeutic treatment for long-term musculoskeletal pain conditions. By utilizing music as a communication method alongside body language, individuals can experience pain relief, emotional regulation, and improved quality of life. Further research and clinical application of FMT can potentially enhance the overall care and well-being of individuals living with long-term musculoskeletal pain.
旨在阐释和描述功能导向音乐疗法（FMT）作为瑞典中部某地区长期肌肉骨骼疼痛治疗方法的情况。这是一个更大项目的第一步，该项目旨在定性和定量研究该方法对参与者疼痛及日常生活的有效性。
本研究为定性观察性研究。视频观察辅以对FMT治疗师（n = 3）和长期肌肉骨骼疼痛参与者（n = 19）的半结构化访谈。使用主题分析法对收集的数据进行分析。
围绕“以患者为中心的个性化治疗”这一核心主题确定了五个主要主题。视频观察显示治疗过程中未产生负面影响。观察到积极的肢体语言（如微笑、大笑），这与好奇心和愉悦感相符。访谈也证实了这一点。
FMT有望成为长期肌肉骨骼疼痛病症的一种治疗方法。通过将音乐作为一种沟通方式并结合肢体语言，患者可以体验到疼痛缓解、情绪调节以及生活质量的改善。FMT的进一步研究和临床应用可能会提升长期肌肉骨骼疼痛患者的整体护理水平和幸福感。
