scholarly journals Music Therapy Reduces the Intensity of Pain Among Patients With Cancer

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madineh Jasemi ◽  
Samereh Eghtedar ◽  
Nader Aghakhani ◽  
Farzaneh Khodabandeh ◽  
Leyla Sayadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Patients With Cancer

scholarly journals Eva between anxiety and hope: integrating anthroposophic music therapy in supportive oncology care

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eran Ben-Arye ◽  
Yotam Ben-Arye ◽  
Yael Barak
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Recurrent Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Anthroposophic Medicine ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Therapy Goals ◽  
Chemotherapy Side Effects ◽  
Oncology Care ◽  
Supportive Oncology ◽  
Therapy Interventions

Music therapy is a significant modality in the treatment of patients with cancer, who suffer emotional and spiritual distress as well as chemotherapy side effects that impair their quality of life. In this article, we present a case study of a patient challenged with recurrent ovarian cancer who received, concomitant with chemotherapy, a special form of music therapy based on anthroposophic medicine (AM) aimed at alleviating anxiety and improving her general well-being. AM-centered music therapy goals are discussed in regard to two modes of treatment: receptive listening and clinical composition. Next, these two treatment modes are discussed in a broader context by reviewing conventional music therapy interventions during chemotherapy on two axes: a. standardized vs. individualized treatment; b. patient’s involvement on a passive to active continuum. In conclusion, psycho-oncology care can be enriched by adding anthroposophic medicine-oriented music therapy integrated within patients’ supportive care.

Music therapy effectiveness by duration in patients with cancer: a meta-regression

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-003163
Author(s):  
Ronald Chow ◽  
Robert Bergner ◽  
Elizabeth Prsic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Therapy Effectiveness ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesSeveral reviews and meta-analyses have reported on music therapy for physical and emotional well-being among patients with cancer. However, the duration of music therapy offered may range from less than 1 hour to several hours. The aim of this study is to assess whether longer duration of music therapy is associated with different levels of improvement in physical and mental well-being.MethodsTen studies were included in this paper, reporting on the endpoints of quality of life and pain. A meta-regression, using an inverse-variance model, was performed to assess the impact of total music therapy time. A sensitivity analysis was conducted for the outcome of pain, among low risk of bias trials.ResultsOur meta-regression found a trend for positive association between greater total music therapy time and improved better pain control, but it was not statistically significant.ConclusionThere is a need for more high-quality studies examining music therapy for patients with cancer, with a focus on total music therapy time and patient-related outcomes including quality of life and pain.

The effectiveness of music therapy for patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 1111-1123
Author(s):  
Yanfei Li ◽  
Xin Xing ◽  
Xiue Shi ◽  
Peijing Yan ◽  
Yajing Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Patients With Cancer

Towards Prescribed Music in Clinical Contexts: More Than Words

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Andrew Rossetti
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
External Beam Radiation ◽  
Beam Radiation ◽  
Music Psychotherapy ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Recorded Music ◽  
Live Music ◽  
Developing System

The use of pre-recorded music has become status quo in a growing number of clinical music & medicine contexts. The process for choosing music used in both music therapy and music medicine interventions however has received surprisingly little attention in the literature, and might benefit from a more systematic approach. Applications made should ultimately provide for greater therapeutic efficacy. The following guidelines seek to contribute to the development of such a system in an effort to move toward a less arbitrary practice- thereby focusing greater attention to accurately match pre-recorded music to meet desired clinical goals. A systematic approach was developed and implemented in a music psychotherapy program which treated patients receiving radiation therapy for cancer in contexts in which the use of live music interventions were not feasible (e.g. during simulation for external beam radiation therapy and radiation therapy). The protocolized music therapy intervention that sought to address state anxiety in patients with cancer was examined in a randomized control study. This article will describe a developing system resulting from this study, thereby qualifying the clinical context of how musical decisions are made.

‘Song of Life’: music therapy in terminally ill patients with cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Warth ◽  
Jens Kessler ◽  
Josien van Kampen ◽  
Beate Ditzen ◽  
Hubert J Bardenheuer
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Important Place ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Terminally Ill Patients

ObjectivesMusic therapy (MT) holds a promising potential to meet emotional and existential needs in palliative care patients. The aim of the present pilot study was to assess the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of a novel MT intervention to improve life closure and spiritual well-being of terminally ill patients with cancer receiving palliative care.MethodsThe ‘Song of Life’ (SOL) intervention was provided on two consecutive sessions containing a biographical interview and a live performance of a song with high biographical relevance to the patient in a lullaby style. Pre-to-post intervention assessments comprised brief self-report measures on life closure, well-being, stress, worry and pain.Results13 out of 15 patients were able to complete the protocol as intended. The chosen songs were associated with a close person, an important place or event or with a religious belief. The results showed medium-sized improvements with regard to life closure, well-being, relaxation, worry and pain.Conclusion‘SOL’ proved to be a feasible and highly accepted intervention for patients approaching the end of their lives. Further consideration with regard to the procedures and outcomes is necessary before implementation of a randomised trial.

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