Title | A review of music-based intervention reporting in pediatrics. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Robb SL, Carpenter JS |
Journal | J Health Psychol |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 490-501 |
Date Published | 2009 May |
ISSN | 1359-1053 |
Keywords | Child, Documentation, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Music Therapy, Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Reference Standards |
Abstract | Determining how music-based interventions have been described in published literature is an important first step in evaluating whether guidelines for reporting music-based interventions need to be developed. Twenty-two pediatric intervention studies that met specified inclusion criteria were reviewed for content in 11 areas. This review revealed significant gaps in intervention reporting. Problems were particularly pronounced in eight areas: music qualities, intervention materials, intervention components, intervention delivery schedule, interventionist, treatment fidelity, setting and music delivery method. Development of reporting guidelines for music-based interventions is needed to improve reporting and advance evidence-based practice. |
DOI | 10.1177/1359105309103568 |
Alternate Journal | J Health Psychol |
PubMed ID | 19383649 |
Grant List | CA117865-01A1 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States |