The effect of music on reducing anxiety in surgical procedures: A meta-analysis
by Lee, Sang Eun, M.M., MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 55 pages; 1471862

Abstract:

The purpose of the present meta-analysis is to examine the overall efficacy of music for anxiety reduction in patients undergoing surgery. This study compiled the results of 29 research reports with a total of 1781 subjects, analyzing eight categorical variables as moderator variables: year of study, publication source, type of measurement, age, gender, intervention period, music preference and type of control group. Results showed the overall average effect size (ES) of d = .39 (p = .00) which cannot explain all studies because effect sizes across the 29 studies were not consistent, as the test of homogeneity was statistically significant (p = .00). In the analysis of categorical variables, two variables - music preference and type of control group - significantly affected the magnitude of the effect of each sub-categorical variable. This research supports that music as a therapeutic intervention is effective in anxiety reduction in surgical procedures, and suggests that in order to maximize the effect of music, music therapists should be involved in the medical treatment and research.

 
AdviserRoger Smeltekop
SchoolMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 48-02, p. , Nov 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsMusic; Occupational therapy; Medicine
Publication Number1471862
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