THE HEALING EFFECT OF MUSIC.
Music for pain? Surely such a benign modality could not be much of a panacea. But perhaps we take music for granted. After all, it is everywhere—from grocery stores to elevators—and these days we can hear almost anything we like on radio, iPods, mp3s, YouTube, and the latest digital media . Most of us are fully aware of the impact of music on mood and emotion, but can music help us feel better?
HAS THE "EFFECT BEEN VERIFIED?
Research has demonstrated that music can reduce opioid requirements,
and that postoperative pain may be lessened.In a Cochrane Review conducted by Cepeda et al, investigators examined the effect of music on
, chronic, or cancer pain intensity; pain relief; and analgesic
requirements.1 Of the 51 studies evaluated, four studies reported
that subjects exposed to music had a 70% higher likelihood of having
pain relief than unexposed subjects (95% CI: 1.21 to 2.37).
In three studies evaluating opioid requirements 2 hours after surgery,
subjects exposed to music required 1.0 mg (18.4%) less morphine (95%
CI: -2.0 to -0.2) than unexposed subjects.
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