A significantly greater decrease in numeric rating scale pain scores was seen in the music therapy group (difference in means [95% CI] -1.4 [-2.0, -0.8]; P<0.0001). Mean changes in Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scores did not differ between study groups (mean difference -0.3, [95% CI] -0.8, 0.1; P>0.05). Mean change in Functional Pain Scale scores was significantly greater in the music therapy group (difference in means -0.5 [95% CI] -0.8, 0.3; P<0.0001) [corrected]: A single music therapy intervention incorporating therapist-guided autogenic relaxation and live music was effective in lowering pain in palliative care patients.

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Pain Symptom Manage 2013;45(5):822e831.Note that in the Abstract, the last sentence of the Results should read: Mean change in Functional Pain Scale scores was significantly greater in the music therapy group (difference in means À0.5 [95% CI] À0.8, À0.3; P<0.0001).DOI of original article: http://dx.

We will provide background on the prevalence and common types of geriatric trauma seen in U.S. hospitals. Using case-based discussion, we will focus on outcomes and mechanisms of two common geriatric injuries: cervical spine fractures and severe head trauma. Studies demonstrating outcomes of cervical spine fractures will be reviewed. The Injury Severity Score will be used to assess mortality risk in traumatic brain injury, as well. Time for discussion of attendees' experience in palliative care in geriatric trauma will be provided.