Effect on parasympathetic nerve activity for "the favorite sound stimulation" in the persistent vegetative patient

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25463365
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Fundamental nursing
• Research Institution: Jikei University School of Medicine
• Principal Investigator: SATAKE Sumiko 東京慈恵会医科大学, 医学部, 講師 (40459243)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 看護技術 / 副交感神経活動 / 長期臥床患者 / 遷延性意識障害 / 音刺激

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 'favorite sound stimulation' on parasympathetic nervous activity in long-term bedridden patient such as the persistent vegetative patient. We assumed that listening to the favorite sound activates parasympathetic activity. Then, we examined the change of autonomic nerve activity and its emotional response due to the intervention of three kinds of sounds including the　favorite sound. As a result, it can be said that the favorable sound stimulation brings enjoyment and comfort as an emotional response, but no significant change in parasympathetic nervous activity . Further detailed data analysis will be carried out in the future.

Free Research Field

基礎看護学