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 .
Active music engagement with emotional-approach coping to improve well-being in liver and kidney transplant recipients.
Liver and kidney transplant recipients report elevated psychological distress  following transplant in comparison to other types of organ transplant recipients . Negative affective states can lead to immune dysregulation and adverse health behaviors , and therefore may contribute to disease . In contrast , positive affective states can broaden individuals ' thoughts and actions to promote the accumulation of coping re sources . Coping strategies have traditionally been conceived of as being either problem-focused or emotion-focused in nature , while contemporary theory and research supports a different division : approach-oriented strategies versus avoidance-oriented strategies . Emotional expression and processing may function as an approach-oriented coping strategy . Emotional-approach coping relates to the use of emotional expression , awareness and underst and ing to facilitate coping with significant life stressors . The current study evaluated the impact of music therapy with and without a specific emphasis on emotional-approach coping . This r and omized , controlled trial aim ed to use Active Music Engagement with Emotional-Approach Coping to improve well-being in  post-operative liver and kidney transplant recipients ( N = 29 ) . Results indicated that music therapy using Emotional-Approach Coping led to significant increases in positive affect , music therapy using Active Music Engagement led to significant decreases in pain , and both conditions led to significant decreases in negative affect , an indicator of perceived stress/anxiety
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 .