Music Therapy and Spiritual Care in End-of-Life: A Qualitative Inquiry into Ethics and Training Issues Identified by Chaplains and Music Therapists: Table 1.

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 309-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meganne K. Masko
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
And Training

Telehealth music therapy for persons with dementia and/or caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-210
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortés ◽  
Melissa Mercadal-Brotons ◽  
Tereza Raquel Alcântara Silva ◽  
Shirlene Vianna Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
And Training ◽  
Practical Recommendations

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many restrictions on social interaction. Although these restrictions are challenging for everyone, they are particularly difficult for older adults who are often isolated. While telehealth has been around for a number of years, it had not been practiced to any great extent by music therapists until COVID-19. Telehealth will continue to prove valuable even when the pandemic ends, and as a result, it is timely to assess the benefits and recommendations for best practices. This paper provides a starting point of reflection for telehealth for persons with dementia, offering practical recommendations and implications for planning and training.

Music Therapy Pre-internship Education and Training: Support for a Methods-Based Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan C Gardstrom ◽  
James Hiller ◽  
Annie Heiderscheit ◽  
Nancy L Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Training Support ◽  
And Training

Abstract As music therapists, music is our primary realm of understanding and action and our distinctive way of joining with a client to help them attain optimal health and well-being. As such, we have adopted and advocate for a music-focused, methods-based (M-B) approach to music therapy pre-internship education and training. In an M-B approach, students’ learning is centered on the 4 music therapy methods of composing, improvising, re-creating, and listening to music and how these music experiences can be designed and implemented to address the health needs of the diverse clientele whom they will eventually encounter as practicing clinicians. Learning is highly experiential, with students authentically participating in each of the methods and reflecting on these self-experiences as a basis for their own clinical decision-making. This is differentiated from a population based (P-B) approach, wherein students’ attention is directed at acquiring knowledge about the non-musical problems of specific “clinical populations” and the “best practice” music interventions that are presumed to address these problems. Herein, we discuss both approaches, identifying the limitations of a P-B perspective and outlining the benefits of an M-B curriculum and its relevance to 21st-century music therapy practice.

Defining the Therapeutic Singing Voice: Further Examination of the Everyday Singing Practices of Music Therapists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina C Bingham ◽  
Elizabeth K Schwartz ◽  
Anthony Meadows
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
American Music ◽  
Singing Voice ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Vocal Health ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Therapy Sessions ◽  
And Training

Abstract Twelve music therapists were observed working clinically in 3 to 5 of their music therapy sessions and subsequently interviewed about their clinical work in order to further examine and define the essential characteristics of therapeutic singing in music therapy clinical practice. Observational and interview data were analyzed separately using procedures consistent with qualitative content analysis and then integrated to provide a comprehensive picture of these singing practices. Analysis of these data revealed 3 interrelated dimensions of therapeutic singing that were integrated into the larger realization of therapeutic singing: (1) foundational vocal skills, (2) vocal engagement, and (3) authenticity. Implications for the education and training of music therapy students, vocal health, and a reevaluation of the American Music Therapy Association’s competencies contextualize these findings for the profession as a whole.

Music therapy and spiritual care in end-of-life

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meganne Kathleen Masko
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Spiritual Care

Countertransference in End-of-Life Music Therapy

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Wilkerson ◽  
Lauren Dimaio ◽  
Yumiko Sato
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Potential Impact

Abstract Countertransference is a complex and important issue for end-of-life music therapists. However, limited literature is available on the subject of end-of-life music therapy and countertransference to guide professionals as we encounter the effects of countertransference inside and outside sessions. There are circumstances associated with end-of-life music therapy that require a closer look, that demand recognition, and that may result in better music experiences for our clients. The purpose of this article is to explore the experiences and influences of countertransference in the unique situations presented by end-of-life music therapy, thus increasing readers’ awareness of the potential impact of countertransference upon their clinical practices.

Defining the Therapeutic Singing Voice: An Analysis of Four Music Therapists’ Clinical Work

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-186
Author(s):  
Martina C Bingham
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Singing Voice ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Music Therapist ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Therapy Sessions ◽  
And Training

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the ways music therapists use their singing voices in music therapy sessions and, in doing so, to provide a working definition of the therapeutic singing voice. Four music therapists were observed leading at least 10 music therapy sessions each in order to examine the ways they used their singing voices in clinical practice. Interviews with each of these therapists, at the completion of session observations, enriched these observational data. Data were analyzed in two stages. First, individual singing voice profiles were developed for each music therapist, and second, these profiles were integrated to define essential singing voice characteristics. These characteristics included flexible postures and physicality, diverse breathing methods and strategies of phonation, flexible resonance strategies, improvisational skills, and knowledge of diverse music genres. Implications for vocal education and training in music therapy programs are discussed.

scholarly journals Music therapy in UK palliative and end-of-life care: a service evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Graham-Wisener ◽  
Grace Watts ◽  
Jenny Kirkwood ◽  
Craig Harrison ◽  
Joan McEwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The Uk

Music therapy aligns to the holistic approach to palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC), with an emergent evidence base reporting positive effect on a range of health-related outcomes for both patient and family carer alongside high client demand. However, the current service provision and the role of music therapists in supporting individuals receiving PEOLC in the UK is currently unknown.ObjectivesThis service evaluation aims to identify the provision, role and perceived impact of UK music therapists in supporting patients receiving PEOLC, their families and health and social care professionals.MethodsA survey was distributed to the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) member mailing list in July 2017. BAMT is the professional body for Health and Care Professions Council registered music therapists in the UK.ResultsFifty respondents identified themselves as music therapists currently working with clients receiving PEOLC. The respondents largely reported (84.7%) less than 10 years of experience working in PEOLC settings, with only a minority receiving statutory funding for their role. Music therapists most commonly reported supporting adults with neurological conditions, cancers and dementia.ConclusionsAlthough promising that evidence suggests provision of music therapy in UK PEOLC settings in the past 10 years to have increased, lack of sustainable funding suggests the role to not be consistently accessible in PEOLC.

Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada: Implications and Considerations for Music Therapists Around the Globe

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Clements-Cortes ◽  
Joyce Yip
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Assisted Suicide ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Voluntary Euthanasia ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Medical Assistance ◽  
Music Therapists ◽  
Medical Assistance In Dying ◽  
Medical And Healthcare

Abstract Physician-assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia are two procedures of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) that are readily requested by patients internationally. In April 2016, the legalization of these procedures occurred in Canada after the pursuit of many jurisdictional cases. Known as Bill C-14, this legislation aims to balance patient autonomy at end-of-life with revised standardizations for medical and healthcare professionals. Music therapists may be included in the medical and healthcare team that can be recommended by patients considering MAiD. At present, there are no written guidelines that empirically outline the role of music therapists in this area. This paper explores the global history of MAiD as well as MAiD in the Canadian healthcare system and its implications. Information on the legislation Bill C-14 will be explained, along with a discussion on the current practices of music therapy at end-of-life and the potential scope of a music therapist during the MAiD procedure. Ethical issues and future research are also presented as recommendations to healthcare and music therapy professionals.

Spirituality-focused end-of-life care among paediatric patients: evidence from Saudi Arabia?

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 610-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar MA Khraisat ◽  
Abdullah Alkhawaldeh ◽  
Sawsan Abuhammad
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Spiritual Care ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Oncology Nurses ◽  
Life Care ◽  
The World ◽  
And Training

Background: Spirituality has been recognised as an essential aspect of patient care. Aim: To assess the greatest facilitators that would help to provide spirituality for paediatric end of life. Methods: Two hundred and fifty oncology nurses were surveyed using a spirituality and spiritual care rating questionnaire. Findings: The greatest facilitators perceived by nurses were: believe in spirituality as a unifying force that enables one to be at peace with oneself and the world; listening and allowing patients time to discuss and explore their fears; and using art, creativity and self-expression; respect for privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs of a patient. Conclusions: Many nursing-related facilitators to spirituality care were found. They need to be addressed and supported through education and training.

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