Journal of Integrative Nursing
The effects of five-element music therapy on alleviating negative emotions in clinical nurses: A randomized controlled pilot trial
Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Five-Element Music Therapy (FEMT) versus Western Art Music Therapy (WAMT) in reducing negative emotions and improving sleep quality among clinical nurses and to inform future psychological support strategies. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Nursing, Xiyuan Hospital Jining Branch. Sixty nurses were randomized to receive either personalized FEMT based on TCM pattern differentiation or …