Aportaciones de la musicoterapia en el tratamiento de la depresión: revisión bibliográfica

Samuel Darío Alfonso

doi:10.59028/misostenido.2025.14

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Samuel Darío Alfonso Psycomotivarte Bogota (Colombia) https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1764-8149

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https://doi.org/10.59028/misostenido.2025.14

Abstract

Background: Music therapy has been the subject of research as a therapeutic intervention in the treatment of depressive disorder. Its application has shown that it can reduce symptoms, and it is essential to systematically evaluate the available evidence on its effectiveness. Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the benefits of music therapy in the treatment of depressive disorder. Method: A search for information was carried out in various scientific databases and repositories such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Dialnet and ScienceDirect. Selecting 13 studies under inclusion criteria, the information was systematized and analyzed with Microsoft Excel, using tables, figures and comparative graphs. Results: The analysis of the studies indicated that music therapy is effective in reducing depressive symptomatology and improves emotional well-being. In addition, Microsoft Excel facilitated the processing and comparison of the data analyzed. Conclusions: The usefulness of Microsoft Excel for the analysis and evaluation of the information is highlighted. Likewise, the systematic review supports the use of music therapy as an effective complementary treatment for depression; however, due to its limitations, it is recommended to continue with research to strengthen the evidence on its effectiveness in different clinical and population contexts.

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