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Internal Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

2019

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Is Music Therapy Effective At Reducing Pain In Fibromyalgia Patients?, Amanda M. Vicznesky Jan 2019

Is Music Therapy Effective At Reducing Pain In Fibromyalgia Patients?, Amanda M. Vicznesky

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The objective of this selective evidence based medicine (EBM) review is to determine whether or not music therapy is effective at treating pain in fibromyalgia patients.

STUDY DESIGN: This is a systematic review of three primary studies that were peer-reviewed published between the years of 2013-2016.

DATA SOURCES: Two randomized control trials and one cross-control study evaluating if music therapy is affective at treating pain in fibromyalgia patients. Data sources obtained for this review were found using PubMed Database.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: The outcome measured was the effectiveness of music therapy at reducing pain in fibromyalgia patients. Outcomes were measured via …