Music therapy is an established health profession that uses music to achieve therapeutic goals such as developing communication skills, improving mood, and enhancing quality of life. Research supports the use of music therapy for habilitation (helping individuals attain skills) in areas like speech/singing connections, memory, and mood/behavior regulation. Studies show music therapy can help develop skills for those with chronic conditions and disabilities, and maintain functioning. It is commonly used in special education and as part of multidisciplinary teams. Music therapy interventions are documented and individualized, with typical outcomes like improved social/communication skills and reduced problem behaviors.
Music Therapy in Consultation-Liaison PsychiatryJoana Novo
This document discusses the use of music therapy in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Hahnemann University Hospital. It describes how music therapy has been integrated into the consultation-liaison psychiatry service to provide intervention for medical and surgical patients with mental health issues. The music therapist plays an integral role in the consultation-liaison service by providing input during patient discussions and treatment planning. Music therapy sessions generally involve the use of various instruments and engaging patients in music experiences like improvisation, singing, and songwriting to support psychotherapy and facilitate expression of feelings. Examples provided illustrate how music therapy can help change patients' moods and increase involvement and coping during hospitalization.
Presentation given at The First Music & Medicine Conference of the Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition. Defines music therapy, reviews recent research in Music Medicine, and describes music therapy program at general hospital.
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Objective: To find out the effect of music therapy in cerebral palsy (CP) patients between who received conventional rehabilitation treatments and who additionally received music therapy Methods: In this retrospective study, 50 CP patients who received rehabilitation treatments on a day-ward basis for at least six months, between March 2013 and February 2015, were selected as subjects. Of the 50 patients, 25 received only conventional rehabilitation treatment (rehabilitation group), and the remaining 25 received both the conventional rehabilitation treatment and music therapy (music therapy group). In this study, the results of the Korean-version Denver Developmental Screening Test 2 (DDST-2) and the social quotient (SQ) were confirmed, before and after the treatments. Results: At baseline, no statistically significant differences were confirmed between the rehabilitation group and the music therapy group in terms of gender, age, and diagnosis. Korean-version DDST-2 scores and the SQ score also did not show statistically significant differences between the groups. With the intervention, the music therapy group showed more statistically significant improvements in the gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social parts than the rehabilitation group. The music therapy group also showed greater improvement in SQ score than the rehabilitation group, but the difference was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: This study was conducted to prove the effectiveness of the current music therapy program and to investigate the area in which the therapy produces the greatest effect. It is hoped that the therapy would find wider application among children in the future as it showed significant functional improvements in the gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social parts in this study
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Music therapy is a research-based healthcare profession that uses music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to achieve outcomes in various clinical domains such as psychological, physical, and social. It is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease by maintaining speech and motor skills through techniques like voice training and rhythmic auditory stimulation. Research shows music therapy improves variables related to singing ability, speech intelligibility, vocal intensity, mood, and gait in individuals with Parkinson's disease. It is a promising treatment approach supported by a growing evidence base.
Music therapy is an effective form of therapy that uses music to improve mental, physical, and emotional well-being. It has been used for over 60 years in medical settings to help patients reduce stress, anxiety, and pain. Music therapy also benefits those with autism, dementia, and other conditions by improving communication, social interaction, and decreasing problem behaviors. Studies show music lowers stress hormones and reduces the need for pain medication in surgery patients. Music therapists design customized music sessions to meet individual client needs and treat a wide range of issues.
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This document discusses the use of music therapy in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Hahnemann University Hospital. It describes how music therapy has been integrated into the consultation-liaison psychiatry service to provide intervention for medical and surgical patients with mental health issues. The music therapist plays an integral role in the consultation-liaison service by providing input during patient discussions and treatment planning. Music therapy sessions generally involve the use of various instruments and engaging patients in music experiences like improvisation, singing, and songwriting to support psychotherapy and facilitate expression of feelings. Examples provided illustrate how music therapy can help change patients' moods and increase involvement and coping during hospitalization.
Presentation given at The First Music & Medicine Conference of the Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition. Defines music therapy, reviews recent research in Music Medicine, and describes music therapy program at general hospital.
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Objective: To find out the effect of music therapy in cerebral palsy (CP) patients between who received conventional rehabilitation treatments and who additionally received music therapy Methods: In this retrospective study, 50 CP patients who received rehabilitation treatments on a day-ward basis for at least six months, between March 2013 and February 2015, were selected as subjects. Of the 50 patients, 25 received only conventional rehabilitation treatment (rehabilitation group), and the remaining 25 received both the conventional rehabilitation treatment and music therapy (music therapy group). In this study, the results of the Korean-version Denver Developmental Screening Test 2 (DDST-2) and the social quotient (SQ) were confirmed, before and after the treatments. Results: At baseline, no statistically significant differences were confirmed between the rehabilitation group and the music therapy group in terms of gender, age, and diagnosis. Korean-version DDST-2 scores and the SQ score also did not show statistically significant differences between the groups. With the intervention, the music therapy group showed more statistically significant improvements in the gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social parts than the rehabilitation group. The music therapy group also showed greater improvement in SQ score than the rehabilitation group, but the difference was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: This study was conducted to prove the effectiveness of the current music therapy program and to investigate the area in which the therapy produces the greatest effect. It is hoped that the therapy would find wider application among children in the future as it showed significant functional improvements in the gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social parts in this study
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Music therapy is a research-based healthcare profession that uses music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to achieve outcomes in various clinical domains such as psychological, physical, and social. It is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease by maintaining speech and motor skills through techniques like voice training and rhythmic auditory stimulation. Research shows music therapy improves variables related to singing ability, speech intelligibility, vocal intensity, mood, and gait in individuals with Parkinson's disease. It is a promising treatment approach supported by a growing evidence base.
Music therapy is an effective form of therapy that uses music to improve mental, physical, and emotional well-being. It has been used for over 60 years in medical settings to help patients reduce stress, anxiety, and pain. Music therapy also benefits those with autism, dementia, and other conditions by improving communication, social interaction, and decreasing problem behaviors. Studies show music lowers stress hormones and reduces the need for pain medication in surgery patients. Music therapists design customized music sessions to meet individual client needs and treat a wide range of issues.
This document provides an introduction to music therapy, including definitions, what music therapists do, populations served, and clinical examples. It defines music therapy as the clinical use of music by credentialed professionals to accomplish individualized goals. Music therapists assess clients, design music sessions to address objectives like stress management and socialization, and participate in treatment planning. They work with populations such as children, older adults, and those with disabilities or medical needs. Clinical examples provided include using music for distraction during medical procedures, in pediatric and mental health settings, and in special education.
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The document discusses how music therapy helps adolescents cope with cancer. It describes music therapy as a evidence-based practice that uses music to support patients' health and well-being. For adolescents with cancer, music therapy can help reduce anxiety and pain. It allows for self-expression and distraction. Research shows music therapy improves communication, mood, and quality of life for adolescent cancer patients. The document examines different types of interactive and integrative music therapy that involve patients actively engaging with music.
Music therapy in paediatric and adolescent cancer patients a scoping reviewJavier González de Dios
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La terapia musical puede incluir crear música con instrumentos de todo tipo, cantar, moverse con la música o simplemente escucharla. La interacción musical entre una persona y su terapeuta es importante durante la terapia musical. La improvisación también pueden ser una parte clave de la terapia musical; esto consiste en hacer música en el momento, respondiendo a un estado de ánimo o a un tema.
El uso de la música para terapia y curación se hunde en la historia de la humanidad, aunque es prevalente en la Antigua Grecia, y su uso terapéutico actual empezó a ser consistente en el siglo XX, después de que terminara la Segunda Guerra Mundial. La referencia más antigua a la terapia musical viene de un artículo de 1789 titulado “Consideración física de la música”. En el siglo XIX devino el crecimiento de la investigación médica sobre la capacidad terapéutica de la música, y desde 1940 las universidades empezaron a ofrecer programas de terapia musical. Ahora, existen muchas asociaciones de musicoterapia en todo el mundo y los terapeutas musicales trabajan en consultorios privados, escuelas, centros de atención social y también en centros sanitarios, como es el caso que nos convoca.
Porque hoy os presentamos uno de los artículos generados en la Tesis doctoral que el Dr. Román Rodríguez está desarrollando en nuestro Servicio de Pediatría, bajo el título de “ “ y cuyo objetivo es el de estudiar el valor de la música en los niños y adolescentes con cáncer, en sus familias y también en los propios profesionales sanitarios,
Y en este artículo que compartimos en este enlace y debajo, se realiza una revisión (scoping review) del valor de la musicoterapia en niños y adolescentes con cáncer.
Music therapy is an effective treatment for depression that works by addressing outward behaviors and regulating mood. It involves using music to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals under the guidance of a credentialed music therapist. Research shows that music therapy improves observable behaviors for clients with major depressive disorder better than unguided coping strategies. Further study is needed to understand why music therapy is effective and to develop new treatment techniques.
Music therapy is a skillful use of music by a certified music therapist to promote mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. It can be used in hospitals to help reduce stress and anxiety in patients. Music therapy involves using musical elements like rhythm, melody and harmony to achieve non-musical treatment goals. It requires a bachelor's degree and clinical training to become a certified music therapist. Research shows music therapy can help with conditions like autism by increasing social interaction and engagement.
Music therapy has been shown to have benefits for numerous medical conditions. Studies have found that singing lessons improved pulmonary function and quality of life for COPD patients. Music therapy reduced anxiety and improved self-esteem and feelings of well-being for patients. Vibration therapy also led to reduced Parkinson's symptoms like rigidity and improved walking. Music may relieve pain and increase responsiveness to antidepressants by elevating pain thresholds. It can also reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure and improve immune system function. The effects are likely strongest when the music matches a person's personal preferences.
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This document provides an overview of music therapy in end of life care based on literature. It discusses the history of music therapy beginning in hospice care in the 1970s. Goals of music therapy in end of life care include physical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and bereavement support for families. Common music therapy interventions include songwriting, lyric analysis, improvisation, singing, instrument playing, and music listening, which are tailored to individual patient needs and goals. The overall aim of music therapy is to improve quality of life for patients and provide comfort during the dying process.
This randomized controlled trial will examine the effectiveness of resource-oriented music therapy for psychiatric patients with low motivation for therapy. 144 patients with mental disorders and low therapy motivation will be randomly assigned to receive either biweekly music therapy sessions plus standard care, or standard care alone. Outcomes will be assessed before and 1, 3, and 9 months after treatment to evaluate the impact of music therapy on negative symptoms and other health measures. The study aims to determine if music therapy can improve outcomes for patients who typically do not benefit from standard treatments.
Music therapy is a clinical health profession that uses music interventions within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. Music therapists assess clients' strengths and needs to design music sessions that utilize techniques like improvisation, songwriting, and music performance. Research shows music therapy can aid rehabilitation, stress management, pain relief, and self-expression. It has helped those with mental health issues, disabilities, Alzheimer's, and more. Studies find music can alter brainwaves and physiology to induce relaxation and health benefits.
Music therapy is provided at Primary Children's Medical Center, a 271-bed children's hospital. There are two full-time music therapists who see approximately 10-25% of inpatients daily. Music therapy is included in the hospital's services and can address medical goals like pain management, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Common music therapy techniques include songwriting, relaxation music, and using music during medical procedures to reduce pain and anxiety. Music therapy is an effective non-pharmacological approach that benefits patients and lowers healthcare costs.
This document presents a model for a music therapy program for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) in a psychoeducational setting. It reviews how music therapy has been used beneficially with this population in areas like self-esteem, behavior, communication, and social skills. The proposed model combines the music therapy process with the school's 9-week grading period. It provides structure for group and individual music therapy sessions aimed at goals like self-expression, socialization, behavior management, and reinforcing cognitive and motor skills. The model has been implemented successfully in a residential treatment center serving elementary through high school students with severe EBD.
Music therapy is the clinical use of music by credentialed professionals to accomplish individualized therapeutic goals. It can address wellness, stress, pain, communication, rehabilitation and more. Anyone can benefit regardless of musical ability. Properly trained music therapists hold at least a bachelor's degree in music therapy and are certified. Florida State University offers related degrees and the presentation provides clinical examples of music therapy for medical procedures, mental health counseling, pediatrics and special education.
Music therapy has been used historically as a therapeutic tool to impact emotions and physiology. A literature review identified 49 peer-reviewed studies from 1990-2012 investigating the effects of music therapy on variables like anxiety, pain, vital signs, and biochemical markers. The studies represented a variety of clinical settings and populations. The review found that music therapy reduced anxiety and sedative requirements in 42 studies, impacted vital signs in 30 studies, reduced pain and analgesic use in 22 studies, and influenced mood and biochemical markers in some studies. The evidence suggests music therapy may be useful as an adjuvant therapy in many clinical contexts by positively influencing physiological stress and pain responses.
Fifteen minute music intervention reduces pre-radiotherapy anxietyRodrigo Tomazelli
The study investigated the effects of a 15-minute music intervention on reducing pre-radiotherapy anxiety in 200 oncology patients. Patients were randomly assigned to either a music group, which received 15 minutes of music therapy before radiation treatment, or a control group, which received 15 minutes of rest. Both groups showed significant decreases in state and trait anxiety scores from before to after the intervention. However, the decreases were significantly greater in the music group compared to the control group. The music group also saw a significantly greater decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. The study concluded that music therapy effectively decreased levels of state anxiety, trait anxiety, and systolic blood pressure in oncology patients before radiotherapy treatment.
Music therapy has a long history dating back to ancient times. It grew as a recognized field after World War II when musicians began visiting veterans' hospitals. Formal training programs were established in the 1940s and various organizations were formed to promote music therapy. It developed further in the 1950s-1970s with more programs and research. Music therapy can be used to address physical, cognitive, social, and emotional goals and is practiced with a variety of populations in multiple settings. Therapists employ different techniques including singing, playing instruments, improvisation, and rhythmic entrainment to facilitate changes in clients. [END SUMMARY]
The effect of music therapy on the treatment of depressionJoana Novo
This study aims to examine whether improvisational music therapy can help reduce symptoms of depression when added to standard care. The study will involve 85 adults aged 18-50 diagnosed with depression who will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group that receives biweekly music therapy sessions over 3 months in addition to standard care, or a control group that only receives standard care. Outcomes will be measured before, immediately after, and 6 months after the intervention period to compare changes in depression symptoms and other mental health measures between the groups. The study also aims to investigate potential mediating factors like changes in musical expression and brain activity patterns during music perception.
Music therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety and physiologic responses to stress in the perioperative setting compared to only using pharmacological interventions. Research indicates that music therapy provides distraction, promotes relaxation, and decreases anxiety. It can also increase satisfaction, enhance pain management, and decrease anxiety in postoperative patients. When used together with pharmacologic pain management, music therapy promotes well-being and a positive surgical experience.
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American Music Therapy Association Habilitation Music Therapy Research And Evidence-Based Practice Support
1. American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Rd., Ste. 1000 • Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Tel. (301) 589-3300 • Fax (301)589-5175 • www.musictherapy.org
Habilitation: Music Therapy Research and
Evidence-Based Practice Support
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Music therapy is a well-established professional health
discipline that uses music as the therapeutic stimulus to achieve therapeutic goals. In serving
persons with a variety of chronic conditions, and particularly conditions with no known cure or
with permanent disabilities, music therapists shift their therapeutic focus from rehabilitation to
habilitation and quality of life. In this common situation music therapists utilize music in a
mediating context to maintain and enable functioning, communication, healthy socio-emotional
expression, and/or specific skills. For some clients, the special skills and qualifications of the
music therapist replace traditional music and arts training so that the client may have access to a
musical arts experience and normalcy.
Research supports connections between speech and singing, rhythm and motor behavior,
memory for song and memory for academic (functional support) material, and overall ability of
preferred music to enhance mood, attention, and behavior to enable the client to maintain or
optimize function. Many clients with chronic or untreatable conditions suffer from anxiety and
low mood. There is a promising and growing body of research related to the impact of music
therapy on mood and psycho-emotional state. Overall, the strength of evidence is solid. Music
therapy interventions undergo periodic systematic review for quality of evidence.
For children with special needs, music therapy is recognized as a related service. Music therapy
serves as an integral component in helping the child with special needs attain educational goals
identified by his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, either through direct or
consultant services. For clients with state (e.g., Division of Developmental Disabilities) or
insurance supported services, the music therapist is an active part of a multidisciplinary allied
health team providing therapeutic services.
STANDARDIZATION: Music therapy sessions are documented in a treatment plan and
delivered in accordance with standards of practice. Music selections and certain active music-
making activities are modified for client preferences and individualized needs (i.e., song
selection, materials, and music may vary). Music therapy techniques and approaches are founded
in a variety of well established theoretical models and approaches.
REPLICATION: Yes; has also been used with different providers and populations.
TYPICAL OUTCOMES:
Develop socially appropriate behaviors and interpersonal skills
Eliminate maladaptive behaviors
Develop cognitive skills related to daily functioning
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2. Develop constructive use of leisure and recreation time
Develop or remediate communication skills
Improve mood and affective states
Improve quality of life (with caregiver, as needed)
Develop successful and safe self-expression
OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH
Habilitation: to enable, or make able. Habilitation services are designed to develop, maintain
and/or maximize the individual’s independent functioning.
Given a definition of habilitation this document lists additional music therapy research and
includes international studies that address questions of habilitation. The listing, below, is far
from comprehensive and is intended as a sampling of studies. Topics include autism/pervasive
development disorders, quality of life, palliative care, medical, developmental disabilities, and
motor disorders. Finally, an example of cost implications is provided to demonstrate the potential
service and cost efficiencies gained from music therapy in habilitation (and rehabilitation).
AUTISM/PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS
Kielinen, M., Linna, S. L., & Moilanen. I. (2002). Some aspects of treatment and habilitation
of children and adolescents with autistic disorder in Northern-Finland. International Journal of
Circumpolar Health, 61(Suppl. 2), 69–79.
Abstract: Hospital records and data on the treatment/habilitation status of 187 children
with autism aged 3-18 years were gathered from Northern Finland. The treatment
programs and therapies varied, depending on the trained staff available. One-hundred and
fifty-two (82.9%) children and adolescents with autism received more than one
therapeutic intervention or specific training program. The most common therapies were
physiotherapy as well as speech, occupational and music therapy. 43.9% of the children
and adolescents with autism received specific training according to TEACCH (Treatment
and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children), 10.2%
according to Lovaas and 30.5% according to the Portage program. Antiepileptic
medication had been prescribed to 23.9% and psychopharmacological interventions to
14.9% of the individuals with autistic disorder (AD). One hundred and seventy-eight
subjects out of 187 showed some improvement on the Childhood Autism Rating Scale
(CARS), even if no statistically significant difference was found between the outcome of
the available habilitation methods.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Hilliard, R. E. (2003). The effects of music therapy on the quality and length of life of
people diagnosed with terminal cancer. Journal of Music Therapy, 40(2), 113–137.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of music therapy on
quality of life, length of life in care, physical status, and relationship of death occurrence
to the final music therapy interventions of hospice patients diagnosed with terminal
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3. cancer. Subjects were adults who were living in their homes, receiving hospice care, and
were diagnosed with terminal cancer. A total of 80 subjects participated in the study and
were randomly assigned to one of two groups: experimental (routine hospice services and
clinical music therapy) and control (routine hospice services only). Groups were matched
on the basis of gender and age. Quality of life was measured by the Hospice Quality of
Life Index-Revised (HQOLI-R), a self-report measure given every visit. Functional status
of the subjects was assessed by the hospice nurse during every visit using the Palliative
Performance Scale. All subjects received at least two visits and quality of life and
physical status assessments. A repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant
difference between groups on self-report quality of life scores for visits one and two.
Quality of life was higher for those subjects receiving music therapy, and their quality of
life increased over time as they received more music therapy sessions. Subjects in the
control group, however, experienced a lower quality of life than those in the experimental
group, and without music, their quality of life decreased over time. There were no
significant differences in results by age or gender of subjects in either condition.
Furthermore, there were no significant differences between groups on physical
functioning, length of life, or time of death in relation to the last scheduled visit by the
music therapist or counselor. This study provides an overview of hospice/palliative care,
explains the role of music therapy in providing care, and establishes clinical guidelines
grounded in research for the use of music therapy in improving the quality of life among
the terminally ill.
Kemper, K. J., & Danhauer, S. C. (2005). Music as therapy. Southern Medical Journal, 98(3),
282–288.
Abstract: Music is widely used to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and distract patients
from unpleasant symptoms. Although there are wide variations in individual preferences,
music appears to exert direct physiologic effects through the autonomic nervous system.
It also has indirect effects by modifying caregiver behavior. Music effectively reduces
anxiety and improves mood for medical and surgical patients, for patients in intensive
care units and patients undergoing procedures, and for children as well as adults. Music is
a low-cost intervention that often reduces surgical, procedural, acute, and chronic pain.
Music also improves the quality of life for patients receiving palliative care, enhancing a
sense of comfort and relaxation. Providing music to caregivers may be a cost-effective
and enjoyable strategy to improve empathy, compassion, and relationship-centered care
while not increasing errors or interfering with technical aspects of care. [References: 84]
Myskja, A. (2005). Therapeutic use of music in nursing homes. Tidsskrift for Den Norske
Laegeforening, 125(11), 1497–1499.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: There is growing interest in the therapeutic use of music in
nursing homes. The difficulties inherent in medical treatment of this population warrant
further studies of music as a therapeutic modality. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This
is a review of articles on the use of music and music therapy in geriatrics. Findings from
a nursing home project, "Music in the late stages of life", have been compared with those
reported in the literature, particularly from meta-analyses and systematic reviews. The
distinction between music therapy, music medicine and individualised music has been
taken into account. RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION: The evidence base for using
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4. music therapeutically in nursing homes is still insufficient. There is a lack of consensus
about criteria for the use of different types of music therapy, and most studies have
methodological limitations or are insufficiently defined. Approaches to measurement and
evaluation vary. Meta-analyses have tried to overcome this problem by emphasizing
effect size. A widely shared conclusion is that music can supplement medical treatment.
The cost is low, there are few side effects, and music gives a high level of patient
satisfaction. Clinical experience and analyses of effect size indicate that music has a
specific potential in nursing homes. It can enhance well-being and alleviate symptoms
like agitation, anxiety, depression, and sensomotor symptoms in neurodegenerative
diseases; it may also contribute in palliative care at the end-of-life stage. [References: 30]
PALLIATIVE CARE
Clements-Cortes, A. (2004). The use of music in facilitating emotional expression in the
terminally ill. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care, 21(4), 255–260.
Abstract: The expression and discussion of feelings of loss and grief can be very difficult
for terminally ill patients. Expressing their emotions can help these patients experience a
more relaxed and comfortable state. This paper discusses the role of music therapy in
palliative care and the function music plays in accessing emotion. It also describes
techniques used in assisting clients to express their thoughts and feelings. Case examples
of three in-patient palliative care clients at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care are
presented. The goals set for these patients were to decrease depressive symptoms and
social isolation, increase communication and self-expression, stimulate reminiscence and
life review, and enhance relaxation. The clients were all successful in reaching their
individual goals.
MEDICAL
Abdi, S., Khalessi, M. H., Khorsandi, M., & Gholami, B. (2001). Introducing music as a
means of habilitation for children with cochlear implants. International Journal of Pediatric
Otorhinolaryngology, 59(2), 105–113.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility, methods and the primary results of
utilizing music as a means of habilitation of children with cochlear implant. STUDY
DESIGN: A habilitation program based on music training is developed. The results are
presented as a case-series. METHODS: Music Training Program is introduced as a new
habilitation program. Methods of training (based on Orff method) and measuring the
outcomes are introduced in this paper. Effects of this program on other habilitation
programs and overall hearing related skills of children were also investigated by open
questioning of the parents and the habilitation staff. RESULTS: Twenty-three children,
(age: 2.5-12.5 years) were selected. All children showed appreciable progress in playing
a musical instrument. The effects on other habilitation processes were significant and all
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5. parents expressed their satisfaction with the program, as they perceived its benefits.
DISCUSSION: The necessity of adding Music Training Program to the routine
habilitation may be summarized as follows: Music is a feature of sound, which should be
mastered. The psychological effects of being able to accomplish a hearing-related task
can add to the self-esteem of children and help prevent and reduce anxiety. Music is a
habilitation method: Introducing new concepts of sound, like temporal and frequency-
related characteristics, is a crucial part of the habilitation of a child with cochlear implant.
Practising new concepts needs motivation, too. We emphasize on using all means of
rehabilitation and encourage teaching music to cochlear implant children between 4 and 5
years of age having approximately 4 months of experience with cochlear implant.
Baker, F., & Wigram, T. (2004). The immediate and long-term effects of singing on the mood
states of people with traumatic brain injury. British Journal of Music Therapy, 18(2), 55–64.
Abstract: Mood changes in four male participants with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were
observed following their participation in a 15-session song-singing programme. An
analysis of the song material was undertaken to categorise the songs according to the
predominant mood they portrayed. Results showed significant differences between
participants for all moods (p<0.001). Immediate effects were reversed where participants
experienced increases in sadness, anger, fear and fatigue. Long-term effects were
significant for some participants who reported increased feelings of happiness and
decreased feelings of sadness, fear, confusion, tension and fatigue. Characteristics of the
songs chosen for therapy were typically representative of feelings of sadness. Findings
suggest that immediate effects of song-singing intensify and provide cathartic
experiences for people with TBI who may not have any other space for which to express
negative emotions. Long-term effects on song singing have a positive effect on mood
state.
Baker, F., Wigram, T., & Gold, C. (2005). The effects of a song-singing programme on the
affective speaking intonation of people with traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury, 19(7), 519–528.
Abstract: Objective- To examine changes in the relationship between intonation, voice
range and mood following music therapy programmes in people with traumatic brain
injury. Research design: Data from four case studies were pooled and effect size,
ANOVA and correlation calculations were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment. Methods and procedures: Subjects sang three self-selected songs for 15
sessions. Speaking fundamental frequency, fundamental frequency variability, slope,
voice range and mood were analysed pre- and post-session. Results: Immediate treatment
effects were not found. Long-term improvements in affective intonation were found in
three subjects, especially in fundamental frequency. Voice range improved over time and
was positively correlated with the three intonation components. Mood scale data showed
that immediate effects were in the negative direction whereas there were increases in
positive mood state in the longer-term. Conclusions: Findings suggest that, in the long-
term, song singing can improve vocal range and mood and enhance the affective
intonation styles of people with TBI.
Hardcastle, J. (1999). A single session of music therapy decreased anxiety and improved
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6. relaxation in adults who required mechanical ventilation [commentary on Chlan L. Effectiveness
of a music therapy intervention on relaxation and anxiety for patients receiving ventilatory
assistance]. Heart & Lung: Journal of Acute & Critical Care, 27(3), 169–176.
Abstract: Question - Does a single session of music therapy increase relaxation and
reduce anxiety in adults who receive mechanical ventilation: Design: Randomised
controlled trial. Setting: 4 intensive care units of 3 urban university teaching hospitals in
midwestern USA. Patients: 54 adults (age range 18-89 v, mean age 57 v, 92% white, 59%
women) who were in the intensive care unit and needed mechanical ventilation. Inclusion
criteria were being alert and mentally competent, having adequate hearing, speaking
English as the primary language, and not receiving continuous intravenous sedation.
Follow up was 91%. Intervention: All patients were provided with a restful atmosphere
for 30 minutes: blinds were closed, lights were dimmed, a "do not disturb" sign was put
on the door of each patient's room, and patients were told to relax and to think of
something pleasant. 27 patients were allocated to receive 30 minutes of music therapy
using cassette tape players and headphones. Music contained no lyrics, was designed to
be relaxing, and had 60-80 beats/minute. Patients chose from classical, New Age, country
and western, religious, and easy listening music. 27 patients received no music (rest alone
group). Main outcome measures: Self reported state anxiety (feelings of tension,
apprehension, nervousness, and worry) was measured using the Spielberger State-Trait
Anxiety Inventory at baseline and after treatment. Physiological relaxation was assessed
using heart and respiratory rate changes over time. Main results: Patients chose classical
(56%), country and western (28%), easy listening (12%), and New Age (4%) music.
Patients in the music group had a lower mean score for state anxiety than patients in the
rest alone group (10.1 v 16.2, p < 0.001), and also had a greater reduction over time in
heart and respiratory rate (p < 0.001 for both). Conclusion: A single 30 minute music
session reduced anxiety and increased relaxation (reduced heart and respiratory rate) for
adults in the intensive care unit who required mechanical ventilation.
Nayak, S., Wheeler, B. L., Shiflett, S. C., & Agostinelli, S. (2000). Effect of music therapy on
mood and social interaction among individuals with acute traumatic brain injury and stroke.
Rehabilitation Psychology, 45(3), 274–283.
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the efficacy of music therapy techniques as an aid in
improving mood and social interaction after traumatic brain injury or stroke. Design:
Eighteen individuals with traumatic brain injury or stroke were assigned either standard
rehabilitation alone or standard rehabilitation along with music therapy (3 treatments per
week for up to 10 treatments). Measures: Pretreatment and posttreatment assessments of
participant self-rating of mood, family ratings of mood and social interaction, and
therapist rating of mood and participation in therapy. Results: There was a significant
improvement in family members' assessment of participants' social interaction in the
music therapy group relative to the control group. The staff rated participants in the music
therapy group as more actively involved and cooperative in therapy than those in the
control group. There was a trend suggesting that self-ratings and family ratings of mood
showed greater improvement in the music group than in the control group. Conclusions:
Results lend preliminary support to the efficacy of music therapy as a complementary
therapy for social functioning and participation in rehabilitation with a trend toward
improvement in mood during acute rehabilitation.
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7. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Aldridge D., Gustroff G., & Neugebauer L. (1995). A pilot study of music therapy in the
treatment of children with developmental delay. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 3(4),
197–205.
Abstract: In a crossover study of music therapy for children who are developmentally
delayed, the children in the initial treatment group change more than the children on the
waiting list. When the waiting list group are treated and then tested, the newly treated
children catch up in their development. Such changes can be demonstrated at a level of
clinical significance. There is a continuing improvement in hearing and speech, hand-eye
co-ordination, and personal-social interaction. Music therapy seems to have an effect on
personal relationship, emphasising the positive benefits of active listening and
performing, and this in turn sets the context for developmental change. A further
investigation of the data revealed the importance of hand-eye co-ordination for
developmental changes. The active element of musical playing, which demands the skill
of hand-eye co-ordination, appears to play a significant role in developmental changes as
they occur in the therapeutic musical relationship.
MOTOR DISORDERS
Pacchetti, C., Mancini, F., Aglieri, R., Fundaro, C., Martignoni, E., & Nappi, G. (2000). Active
music therapy in Parkinson’s Disease: An integrative method for motor and emotional
rehabilitation. Psychomotic Medicine, 62, 386–393.
Abstract: Explored the efficacy of active music therapy (MT) on motor and emotional
functions in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study lasted 3 months and
consisted of weekly sessions of MT and physical therapy (PT). 32 patients with PD, all
stable responders to levodopa and in Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 or 3, were randomly
assigned to 2 groups; 16 Ss (mean age 62.5 yrs) received MT and PT, and 16 (mean age
63.2 yrs) received PT alone. Severity of PD was assessed with the Unified Parkinson's
Disease Rating Scale, emotional functions with the Happiness Measure, and quality of
life using the Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire. MT sessions consisted
of choral singing, voice exercise, rhythmic and free body movements, and active music
involving collective invention. PT sessions included a series of passive stretching
exercises, specific motor tasks, and strategies to improve balance and gait. Results show
that MT had a significant overall effect on bradykinesia. Post-MT session findings were
consistent with motor improvement, especially in bradykinesia items. Changes on the
Happiness Measure confirmed a beneficial effect of MT on emotional functions.
Improvements in activities of daily living and in quality of life were also documented in
the MT group. PT improved rigidity.
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8. COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Walworth, D. D. (2005). Procedural support music therapy in the healthcare setting: A
cost-effective analysis. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 20(4), 276–284.
Abstract: This comparative analysis examined the cost-effectiveness of music therapy as
a procedural support in the pediatric healthcare setting. Many healthcare organizations
are actively attempting to reduce the amount of sedation for pediatric patients undergoing
various procedures. Patients receiving music therapy-assisted computerized tomography
scans (n = 57), echocardiograms (n = 92), and other procedures (n = 17) were included in
the analysis. Results of music therapy-assisted procedures indicate successful elimination
of patient sedation, reduction in procedural times, and decrease in the number of staff
members present for procedures. Implications for nurses and music therapists in the
healthcare setting are discussed.
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