Music therapy in the management of chronic osteoarthritis pain

The results of the study by McCaffrey and Freeman (2003) are pertinent to the group project as they reflect the therapeutic benefit of music therapy. Suggestions for future research include studying music intervention on other types of pain as well as selecting a larger, more random sample to increase rigor and control. The availability of educational funds and the shortage of staffing and other resources are feasibility issues that must be looked at when teaching nursing students about the benefits of music as a nursing intervention.