Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 226-232 , August 2010

The Efficacy of Music Therapy

  • Judith H. Wakim, EdD, RN, CNE

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Judith H. Wakim, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, School of Nursing, Dept. 1051, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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  • Stephanie Smith, MSN, CRNA
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  • Cherry Guinn, EdD, RN

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PII: S1089-9472(10)00240-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2010.05.009

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 226-232 , August 2010

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