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 .
Music therapy as an adjunctive treatment in the management of stress for patients being weaned from mechanical ventilation.
This project investigated music therapy ( MT ) in managing  anxiety  associated with weaning from mechanical ventilation . The use of sedation to treat anxiety during weaning is problematic because side effects ( e.g. , respiratory depression ) are precisely the symptoms that cause the weaning process to be interrupted and consequently prolonged . Study goals were to determine the feasibility of incorporating MT into the weaning process and to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention , based on levels of anxiety , Days to Wean ( DTW ) , and patient/nurse satisfaction .  Adult patients received multiple MT sessions per week while undergoing weaning trials from mechanical ventilation .  Feasibility was determined by successful enrollment in the study and nurse survey . Efficacy was evaluated through anxiety , as measured by heart rate , respiratory rate , and patient/nurse survey ; DTW ; and patient/nurse satisfaction . Nurse surveys reported that MT was successfully incorporated into the milieu and 61 subjects were enrolled . Significant differences in heart rate and respiratory rate were found from the beginning to the end of MT sessions ( p < .05 and p < .0001 , respectively ) , indicating a more relaxed state . No significant difference in mean DTW was found between study and control subjects . Patient/nurse satisfaction was high . Music therapy can be used successfully to treat anxiety associated with weaning from mechanical ventilation . Limitations and suggestions for further research are discussed
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 .