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 .
The effects of music therapy on pediatric patients' pain and anxiety during donor site dressing change.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of music therapy on pain and anxiety in pediatric burn patients during a donor site dressing change . Fourteen subjects were r and omly selected to participate in this study . The experiment was conducted in the Reconstructive Unit of Shriners Burns Hospital-Boston . The experimental group 's intervention consisted of live music and was compared to a control group whose intervention was verbal interaction . Psychological , behavioral , and physiological data were assessed through the Wong Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale , the Fear Thermometer , the Nursing Assessment of Pain Index , heart rate , and respiration rate . Data were analyzed using the ANCOVA , Mann-Whitney U , and regression analysis . The results were mixed and inconclusive . The members of the experimental group reported anecdotal information about the effects of music on pain and anxiety . An exploration of the limitations of the study and suggestions for further study 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 .