title: Effects of music therapy on patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life of hospital inpatients.
abstract: The matched-case control study investigated the effect of inpatient music therapy (MT), including the gift of a compact disc, on patient satisfaction and quality of life. Overall rating of the hospital and likelihood to recommend it (n = 210), and SF-12 quality of life scores (n = 160) were compared between groups. Although no significant difference in overall hospital rating was found, MT patients' recommendation scores were higher (p =.02). The MT patients had marginally better quality of life pain scores (p =.06). Integration of MT with inpatient care can improve the likelihood that patients will recommend the hospital and may impact their perception of pain.
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Mandel
authors.forename: Beth A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Secic
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006304:Health Status; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009147:Music Therapy; D009820:Ohio; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: HCAHPS; music therapy; patient satisfaction; quality of life