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Effects of Short-Term Music Therapy in Fire Fighters with Post-Traumatic Stress Risk

외상 후 스트레스 위기 소방관에 대한 단기간 음악치료의 효과

  • Shim, Gyu-Sik (Dept. of Emergency Medical Technology, Korea Nazarene University) ;
  • Kim, Nam-Song (School of Preventive Medicine, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Bang, Sung-Hwan (119EMS Division, Bureau of Rescue and EMS, Ministry of Public Safety and Security)
  • 심규식 (나사렛대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 김남송 (원광대학교 의과대학 예방의학 교실) ;
  • 방성환 (국민안전처 119구급과)
  • Received : 2015.03.02
  • Accepted : 2015.06.11
  • Published : 2015.06.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze a change in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) level and the continuity of the effects in music therapy by applying short-term music therapy program in fire fighters with Post-traumatic Stress (PTS). Forty two fire fighters in 3 districts were randomly assigned to experimental group (21 subjects) and control group (21 subjects). Music therapy was applied in totally 10 sessions by two sessions (120 minutes) a day for 5 days. PTS level was measured immediately after the end of program, after 4 weeks, and after 12 weeks. As a result, PTS level has significantly decreased into $8.90{\pm}4.55$ from $26.52{\pm}2.32$ right after the music therapy program(p<0.05). And the effect was shown to be continued significantly up to after 4 weeks($11.95{\pm}4.57$) and after 12 weeks($13.76{\pm}5.62$)(p<0.05). As a result of research, it is considered that the music therapy is effective approach for reduction in PTS as for fire fighters who belong to the group with high risk of PTSD. Accordingly, the application of regular program for managing fire fighters' mental health is understood to likely to contribute to enhancing the field service competence.

본 연구는 외상 후 스트레스 장애(Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD) 발생 가능성이 높은 소방관에게 단기간 음악치료 프로그램을 적용해 외상 후 스트레스(post-traumatic stress; PTS) 수준의 변화와 음악치료 효과의 지속성을 분석하고자 하였다. 연구방법은 3개 지역의 소방관 42명을 실험군(21명)과 대조군(21명)으로 임의배정 하고 5일간 1일 2회기(120분)씩 총 10회기의 음악치료를 적용하였다. PTS 수준은 음악치료 종료 직후, 4주 후, 12주 후에 변화를 측정 하였다. 연구결과 음악치료 전 PTS 수준은 $26.52{\pm}2.32$점 이었으나 음악치료 직후 $8.90{\pm}4.55$점으로 유의하게 감소하였다(p<0.05). 사후 PTS 수준은 4주 후 $11.95{\pm}4.57$점, 12주 후 $13.76{\pm}5.62$점으로 4주 및 12주 후까지 효과가 유의하게 지속되었다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과를 통해 음악치료는 PTSD 고위험군인 소방관에게 PTS 수준을 낮추는데 효과적인 접근 방법으로 판단된다. 따라서 소방관의 정신건강 관리를 위해 음악치료가 정규적인 프로그램으로 적용된다면 현장 업무능력을 향상시키는데 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

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