Abstract

The aim of this study was to test the performance of Box Music Therapy (BmT) in reducing pain levels in patients with neurological disorders and pre- and post-natal mothers at Martha Friska Multatuli Hospital, Medan. BmT is a combination of several sensor components whose function is to reduce stress. The sensors contained in BmT are the Galvanic Skin Resistance (GSR) sensor, MPX5050dp sensor, memory card. Then the sensor series is connected to electrical components with instrumental music created specifically for music therapy needs. It is hoped that the creation of BmT can become a non-pharmacological ‘pain medication’ for patients with neurological disorders and pre- and post-natal mothers. This research was carried out using a quasi-experimental method approach. The research results show that the use of BmT for patients with nervous disorders and pre- and post-natal mothers at Martha Friska Multatuli Hospital in Medan can help relax the mind which reduces stress levels, reduces pain and provides calm to patients when undergoing BmT music therapy

Keywords

Music Therapy, Therapy music box, Patient, Martha Friska Multatuli Hospital, Galvanic Skin Resistance (GSR) sensor, MPX5050dp sensor