Specifically , the research er studied whether ( a ) there was a significant difference in physiological measures , ( b ) there was a significant difference in quality of life , ( c ) there was a significant difference in satisfaction levels , ( d ) there was a significant difference in pain reduction , ( e ) there was a significant difference in procedural length , ( f ) there was a significant difference in length of stay , and ( g ) whether the overall effect size and 95 % confidence level support the recommendation of music therapy in the health care setting .
The purpose of the activity reported in this article was to conduct an exhaustive search of the Journal of  Music Therapy  , filter the articles on the desired parameters , and organize data for analysis and interpretation .
Effects of music therapy on health-related outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.
This study tested effectiveness of music therapy in improving health-related outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation patients . Using a r and omized , controlled trial with follow-up , the study was conducted in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program in Ohio . Sixty-eight of 103 recruited patients , 30 to 80 years of age , completed the protocol through posttreatment . Physiological and psychological outcomes were measured .  Cardiac rehabilitation patients were r and omly assigned to cardiac rehabilitation only or to music therapy plus cardiac rehabilitation . Music therapy included musical experiences , counseling , and Music-Assisted Relaxation and Imagery . The null hypothesis of no differences in health-related outcomes between cardiac rehabilitation patients who experienced cardiac rehabilitation with and without music therapy was rejected due to changes in systolic blood pressure pre to post-treatment . Interpretation of changes at 4 months posttreatment in anxiety , general health , and social functioning are limited , due to small sample sizes at follow-up . Pre to post-music therapy session improvements were also reported . Findings suggest that some health-related outcomes may be affected positively by participation in music therapy in addition to cardiac rehabilitation . Attrition contributed to limitations in statistical power
Specifically , the research er studied whether ( a ) there was a significant difference in physiological measures , ( b ) there was a significant difference in quality of life , ( c ) there was a significant difference in satisfaction levels , ( d ) there was a significant difference in pain reduction , ( e ) there was a significant difference in procedural length , ( f ) there was a significant difference in length of stay , and ( g ) whether the overall effect size and 95 % confidence level support the recommendation of music therapy in the health care setting .
The purpose of the activity reported in this article was to conduct an exhaustive search of the Journal of  Music Therapy  , filter the articles on the desired parameters , and organize data for analysis and interpretation .