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The Efficacy of Music Therapy Protocols for Decreasing Pain, Anxiety, and Muscle Tension Levels During Burn Dressing Changes: A Prospective Randomized Crossover Trial
2010
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Xueli Tan, Charles J. Yowler, Dennis M. Super, Richard B. Fratianne
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Burn Care & Research
Keywords
Research article
Hospital
Burns
Pain
Relaxation
Active music therapy
Medical music therapy
Pain management
Medical care

The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of two music therapy protocols on pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels during dressing changes in burn patients. Twenty-nine inpatients participated in this prospective, crossover randomized controlled trial. Patients practiced music-based imagery (MBI), a form of music-assisted relaxation with patient-specific mental imagery before and after dressing changes. Also, the patients engaged in music alternate engagement (MAE), which consisted of active participation in music making. Conclusion: music therapy significantly decreases the acute procedural pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels associated with daily burn care.

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