Effectiveness of Implementing Supportive Sound (Wellness Therapy) to Improve Sleep Quality in Tuberculosis Patients

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of nature sound music therapy (sound supportive wellness therapy) in improving sleep quality in pulmonary TB patients.

Method: The study used a pre-experimental design with 7-day observation. A total of 17 pulmonary TB patients at the Labuan Baji Hospital, Makassar underwent music therapy for 7 sessions with a duration of 40-60 minutes per session. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) before and after the intervention

Results: More than half of the respondents were female (58.82 %), with the avarage of age was  46 years old. After the intervention, there was a significant increase in sleep quality in pulmonary TB patients with a moderate effect (Cohen's d = 0.46; P <0.05). The greatest improvement was seen in subjective sleep quality (Cohen’s d=1.13) and sleep latency (Cohen’s=0.50). The smallest improvement was in sleep duration (Cohen’s d=0.25).

Conclusion: Natural sound music therapy is effective in improving sleep quality in pulmonary TB patients, especially in terms of subjective sleep quality, sleep latency and sleep effectiveness. This intervention provides physiological and psychological benefits, supporting the improvement of quality of life in TB patients