title: Selection of music for inducing relaxation and alleviating pain: literature review.
abstract: The use of music as an intervention involves choices. What kind of music should be used? Who should choose the music? Thirty-one articles were reviewed. To maximize effects, the primary music selection should be based on research and then a variety of selections be presented to individuals for choice on the basis of personal preferences.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Department, Southwestern Adventist University, 100 W. Hillcrest St., Keene, TX 76059, USA. u_5chi@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Grace Chu-Hui-Lin
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D009146:Music; D009147:Music Therapy; D059408:Pain Management; D057240:Patient Preference; D012063:Relaxation