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Evidence-Based Approach

Research & Evidence

Peer-reviewed studies supporting the therapeutic efficacy of music, music therapy and virtual reality in healthcare

Music Therapy & Mental Health

Research focusing on clinical interventions and therapeutic outcomes.

R. Finnerty, S. McWeeny, L. Trainor Frontiers in Psychiatry (2023)
Co-Founder Publication

A randomized control trial demonstrating that online group music therapy is as effective as verbal therapy for reducing stress and anxiety in students.

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R. Finnerty, L. Trainor PLOS Mental Health (2025)
Co-Founder Publication

This study advocates for music therapy as a cost-effective, non-stigmatizing option for managing stress on university campuses.

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A study examining the implementation and outcomes of mindfulness-based music interventions for young oncology patients.

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Qualitative research regarding the user experience of music therapy interventions during global isolation.

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Systematic review finding that music therapy acts as a viable non-pharmacological drug-sparing intervention in critical care.

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M. de Witte et al. Health Psychology Review (2020)

A multilevel meta-analysis confirming that music therapy has a medium-to-large beneficial effect on physiological and psychological stress.

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Music Engagement & Mental Health

Research exploring how broader engagement with music impacts well-being and physiology.

Co-Founder Publication

Investigating how students utilized activities like music during lockdown to manage well-being and the protective role of creative engagement.

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M.V. Thoma et al. PLOS One (2013)

Foundational study showing that listening to music prior to a standardized stressor significantly affects the autonomic nervous system.

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A comprehensive review of 104 RCTs assessing the strength of music interventions on both physiological and psychological stress.

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Evaluates the online delivery of a storytelling through music intervention to support the mental health of oncology nurses.

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A. Linnemann et al. Psychoneuroendocrinology (2015)

Investigates the specific mechanisms by which music listening affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.

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M. Wong, T. Tahir, M. Wong, A. Baron, R. Finnerty Journal of Music Therapy (2021)
Co-Founder Publication

Identifies 18 unique biomarkers used to evaluate stress in music interventions, supporting music's potential to reduce physiological stress.

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R. Finnerty, K. Zhang, R.A. Tabuchi, K. Zhang American Journal of Health Promotion (2022)
Co-Founder Publication

Evidence that music engagement can significantly reduce burnout symptoms in nursing professionals.

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K. Zhang, R.A. Tabuchi, K. Zhang, R. Finnerty Psychology of Music (2023)
Co-Founder Publication

Demonstrates that music listening was a primary strategy for regulating affect and reducing anxiety during the pandemic.

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Co-Founder Publication

Analysis of how music engagement served as a crucial coping mechanism to mitigate loneliness and foster social connection.

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Virtual Reality & Health Care

Research validating the technology stack used in the application.

A.J. Snoswell & C.L. Snoswell JMIR Biomedical Engineering (2019)

A review of 58 studies confirming that IVR is a promising tool for neurological development, pain reduction, and exposure therapy.

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Qualitative analysis showing that future healthcare providers view VR as a novel, inclusive, and immersive tool.

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Meta-analysis revealing that VR significantly improves knowledge acquisition and skill performance in healthcare training.

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Explores the wide-ranging applications of VR technologies across different medical fields.

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Proposes a new framework for VR in therapy organized around Strategy (purpose), Focus (target), and Perspective.

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Validates the usability of game-engine-based VR platforms for delivering therapy, scoring highly among psychotherapists.

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