Directrices de presentación de informes para intervenciones basadas en la música: un estudio de actualización y validación

Sheri L. Robb; Stacey Springs; Emmeline Edwars; Tasha L. Golden; Julene K. Johnson; Debra S. Burns; Melita Belgrave; Joke Bradt; Christian Gold; Assal Habibi; John R. Iversen; Miriam Lense; Jessica A. MacLean; Susan M. Perkins

doi:10.59028/misostenido.2025.08

Authors

Sheri L. Robb Indiana University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8499-0934
Stacey Springs Harvard University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3991-8890
Emmeline Edwars National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Tasha L. Golden Florida University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8442-4967
Julene K. Johnson University of California
Debra S. Burns University of Memphis https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0045-5446
Melita Belgrave Arizona State University
Joke Bradt Drexel University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7313-9829
Christian Gold University of Bergan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8654-7474
Assal Habibi University of Southern California https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1420-3568
John R. Iversen McMaster University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4172-9848
Miriam Lense Vanderbilt University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4362-3032
Jessica A. MacLean Indiana University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5468-5875
Susan M. Perkins Indiana University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59028/misostenido.2025.08

Keywords:

reporting guidelines, music, music therapy, intervention, reporting quality

Abstract

Background: Detailed intervention reporting is essential to interpretation, replication, and translation of music-based interventions (MBIs). The 2011 Reporting Guidelines for Music-Based Interventions were developed to improve transparency and reporting quality of published research; however, problems with reporting quality persist. This represents a significant barrier to advances in MBI scientific research and translation of findings to practice. Objective: To update and validate the 2011 reporting guidelines using a rigorous Delphi approach that involved an interdisciplinary group of MBI researchers; and to develop an explanation and elaboration guidance statement to support dissemination and usage. Methods: We followed the methodological framework for developing reporting guidelines recommended by the EQUATOR Network and guidance recommendations for developing health research reporting guidelines. Our three-stage process included: (1) an initial field scan, (2) a consensus process using Delphi surveys (two rounds) and Expert Panel meetings, and (3) development and dissemination of an explanation and elaboration document. Results: First-Round survey findings revealed that the original checklist items were capturing content that investigators deemed essential to MBI reporting; however, it also revealed problems with item wording and terminology. Subsequent Expert Panel meetings and the Second-Round survey centered on reaching consensus for item language. The revised RG-MBI checklist has a total of 12-items that pertain to eight different components of MBI interventions including name, theory/scientific rationale, content, interventionist, individual/group, setting, delivery schedule, and treatment fidelity. Conclusion: We recommend that authors, journal editors, and reviewers use the RG-MBI guidelines, in conjunction with methods-based guidelines (e.g., CONSORT) to accelerate and improve the scientific rigor of MBI research.

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