International journal of nursing studies
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of music on anxiety and pain in children with cerebral palsy receiving acupuncture: a randomized controlled trial.
To study the effects of music on anxiety and pain in children with cerebral palsy receiving acupuncture daily in a clinical setting. ⋯ This study demonstrates that listening to music while receiving acupuncture can relieve anxiety among children with cerebral palsy; however, no effect was observed in terms of pain reduction. Further research is needed to explore the types of music which best impact an individual's treatment. Whether music results in fewer accidents and side effects of acupuncture should be investigated. Music can be considered as adjunctive therapy in clinical situations that may be anxiety-provoking for children.