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The effects of auditory brainwave entrainment on the psychophysical health of healthcare programs students.

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Title: The effects of auditory brainwave entrainment on the psychophysical health of healthcare programs students.
Alternate Title: Efectos de la inducción auditiva de ondas cerebrales en la salud psicofísica de los estudiantes de programas de atención sanitaria.
Authors: Cidral-Filho, Francisco J.1,2,3 contact@integrativewellbeing.institute.in, Donatello, Nathalia N.1,2, Scarbrough, Margaret4, Peréz, Geraldine5, Miller, Erin2
Source: Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia. Jan/Feb2025, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p5-13. 9p.
Subjects: SLEEP quality, SLEEP latency, PERCEIVED Stress Scale, STATE universities & colleges, HEALTH programs, GENERALIZED anxiety disorder
Abstract (English): Objective: This pilot study aimed to explore the modulatory potential of auditory Brainwave Entrainment (aBWE) on the emotional and physical well-being of college students enrolled in healthcare programs. Methods: All enrolled participants from the Seminole State College received the same intervention of daily aBWE sessions over a 12-week period. Evaluations were conducted at the outset (1st week), midpoint (6th week), and conclusion (12th week), utilizing four distinct questionnaires: the Pittsburgh quality of sleep index (PQSI), the perceived stress scale (PSS), the generalized anxiety disorder 7 (GAD-7), and the profile of mood States (POMS). Results: Twenty-nine participants (mean age of 39.41) completed the study. In the PQSI, reductions were observed in Subjective Sleep Quality (p = 0.0039), Sleep Latency (p = 0.0454), and the Global Score (p = 0.0175). The PSS indicated significant reductions in stress after 6 weeks (p = 0.0402) and 12 weeks (p = 0.0006). The GAD-7 scale revealed a significant reduction in anxiety by the final evaluation (p < 0.0001). Similarly, the POMS questionnaire showed significant decreases in Tension at both midpoint (p = 0.0259) and final evaluations (p = 0.0001), along with reductions in Total Mood Disturbance (midpoint p = 0.0485, final p < 0.0001). In addition, significant improvements were noted in Depression (p = 0.0314), Anger (p = 0.0454), Vigor (p = 0.0297), Fatigue (p = 0.0002), and Confusion (p = 0.0019) by the final evaluation. Conclusions: We conclude that aBWE presents a promising intervention for enhancing sleep quality, mood states, and reducing stress and anxiety, without any reported adverse effects, indicating its safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Objetivo: Este estudio piloto tuvo como objetivo explorar el potencial modulador del arrastre de ondas cerebrales auditivas (aBWE) en el bienestar físico y emocional de estudiantes universitarios matriculados en programas de atención sanitaria. Métodos: Todos los participantes inscritos en el Seminole State College recibieron la misma intervención de sesiones diarias de aBWE durante un período de 12 semanas. Las evaluaciones se llevaron a cabo al inicio (1.ª semana), a la mitad 6.ª semana) y al final (12.ª semana), utilizando cuatro cuestionarios distintos: el Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh (PQSI), la Escala de Estrés Percibido (PSS), la Escala de Ansiedad Generalizada (GAD-7) y el Perfil de Estados de Ánimo (POMS). Resultados: Veintinueve participantes (edad media de 39,41 años) completaron el estudio. En el PQSI, se observaron reducciones en la Calidad Subjetiva del Sueño (p = 0,0039), la Latencia del Sueño (p = 0,0454) y la Puntuación Global (p = 0,0175). La PSS indicó reducciones significativas del estrés después de 6 semanas (p = 0,0402) y 12 semanas (p = 0,0006). La escala GAD-7 reveló una reducción significativa de la ansiedad en la evaluación final (p < 0,0001). El cuestionario POMS mostró disminuciones significativas en la Tensión tanto en la evaluación intermedia (p = 0,0259) como en la evaluación final (p = 0,0001), junto con reducciones en la Alteración Total del Estado de Ánimo (evaluación intermedia p = 0,0485, final p < 0,0001). Además, se observaron mejoras significativas en Depresión (p = 0,0314), Ira (p = 0,0454), Vigor (p = 0,0297), Fatiga (p = 0,0002) y Confusión (p = 0,0019) en la evaluación final. Conclusiones: Concluimos que aBWE presenta una intervención prometedora para mejorar la calidad del sueño, los estados de ánimo y reducir el estrés y la ansiedad, sin ningún efecto adverso reportado, lo que indica su seguridad. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Objective: This pilot study aimed to explore the modulatory potential of auditory Brainwave Entrainment (aBWE) on the emotional and physical well-being of college students enrolled in healthcare programs. Methods: All enrolled participants from the Seminole State College received the same intervention of daily aBWE sessions over a 12-week period. Evaluations were conducted at the outset (1st week), midpoint (6th week), and conclusion (12th week), utilizing four distinct questionnaires: the Pittsburgh quality of sleep index (PQSI), the perceived stress scale (PSS), the generalized anxiety disorder 7 (GAD-7), and the profile of mood States (POMS). Results: Twenty-nine participants (mean age of 39.41) completed the study. In the PQSI, reductions were observed in Subjective Sleep Quality (p = 0.0039), Sleep Latency (p = 0.0454), and the Global Score (p = 0.0175). The PSS indicated significant reductions in stress after 6 weeks (p = 0.0402) and 12 weeks (p = 0.0006). The GAD-7 scale revealed a significant reduction in anxiety by the final evaluation (p < 0.0001). Similarly, the POMS questionnaire showed significant decreases in Tension at both midpoint (p = 0.0259) and final evaluations (p = 0.0001), along with reductions in Total Mood Disturbance (midpoint p = 0.0485, final p < 0.0001). In addition, significant improvements were noted in Depression (p = 0.0314), Anger (p = 0.0454), Vigor (p = 0.0297), Fatigue (p = 0.0002), and Confusion (p = 0.0019) by the final evaluation. Conclusions: We conclude that aBWE presents a promising intervention for enhancing sleep quality, mood states, and reducing stress and anxiety, without any reported adverse effects, indicating its safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:16655044
DOI:10.24875/RMN.24000024