Do Inflammatory Arthritis Inpatients Receiving Group Music Therapy Improve Pain Compared to Music Listening?
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Spondylarthropathies, Arthritis, Psoriatic
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Arthritis, Rheumatoid focused on measuring music therapy, pain management, self efficacy, patient education, relaxation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis
- Admission to G F Strong Rehabilitation Center Arthritis Inpatient Program from the community or after joint replacement surgery
- Between ages 16 and 85 years
- Can speak, read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Self-reported hearing loss
- Clinician judgement of being unable to follow directions
Sites / Locations
- G F Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Music Therapy
Music Listening
The music therapy group will run for approximately an hour (twice a week) and will involve in-vivo relaxation where the live music is manipulated in terms of speed and intensity to bring on a state of relaxation. There will be a brief therapist-led discussion before and after the relaxation portion to increase a sense of group cohesion. Procedures that will be used are based on evidence-based practice for trained Music Therapists.
The control group will also run for approximately an hour (twice a week) and will involve listening to relaxing music on a CD player.