It turns out that music is more than just something pleasant to listen to. Recent studies have shown that when music is played in ERs and during medical procedures, children report less perceived pain and a lower anxiety level. Not only does music do this, but it also increases satisfaction levels of the parents and of the medical practitioners. "In the music listening group, 76 percent of health-care providers said the IVs were very easy to administer — a markedly higher number than the non-music group where only 38 per cent of health-care providers said the procedure was very easy" (Nauert). What does this mean for medical practice? Without a doubt, it provides an inexpensive solution to children's discomfort and anxiety during medical procedures. Researchers are unsure of what exactly it is about music that makes this difference, but one thing is clear. Music has a definite impact on a child's perceived pain levels, which contributes to greater parent and administrator satisfaction as well.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/07/17/music-soothes-the-savage-beast-and-relieves-pain-in-kids/57300.html
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