Journal of music therapy
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Journal of music therapy · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialVocal Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Management in Inner-City African Americans: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.
To date, research on music for pain management has focused primarily on listening to prerecorded music for acute pain. Research is needed on the impact of active music therapy interventions on chronic pain management. ⋯ This study suggests that vocal music therapy may be effective in building essential stepping-stones for effective chronic pain management, namely enhanced self-efficacy, motivation, empowerment, and social engagement.
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Journal of music therapy · Jan 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialMusic Therapy as Procedural Support for Young Children Undergoing Immunizations: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Children undergoing routine immunizations frequently experience severe distress, which may be improved through music therapy as procedural support. ⋯ Live, cognitive-behavioral music therapy has potential benefits for young children and their parents during immunizations.