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The Art of Comfort Care

Journal of Pediatric Nursing — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:57:46 +0100

Nursing care is an art that is multidimensional, complex, and essential. Nurses provide a magnitude of interventions for patients, ranging from caring for the intubated patient on a multitude of medications to caring for the patient receiving immunizations. Comfort should be our first and last consideration when caring for patients. It is an important aspect of care and provides strength and allows for optimal function, therefore increasing the quality of life. Comfort care should be delivered at all phases of illness but becomes especially important at end of life. This presentation will discuss Swanson's Structure of Caring and how this model applies not only to nursing care but can also be used by other disciplines. The many dimensions of caring will be identified, including the utiliza...

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Music Therapy Gives Voice to the Voiceless

ScienceNOW — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:31:32 +0100

Patients who can't talk learn to express themselves through singing [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)

Music in Medicine?

Psychology Today Work Center — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0100

The holiday season is finally over! Not to be a complete Grinch, but I am more than happy to see all the tinsel and reindeer and artificial snow come down from the halls of our hospital. Whether all that holiday ornamentation actually belongs in a hospital is fodder for a difference essay, but the part that I’m most glad about is that the piped-in music has stopped. Every morning, for two long months, when I slogged into the hospital to make rounds on my ill patients, I had to suffer the repeating loop of Christmas music on my way to the elevators. It’s not necessarily that I dislike holiday music—though these renditions were definitely not Grammy finalists—but that I didn’t want someone else’s music forced into my head. Music is intensely personal. Unlike the art that adorns t...

Music therapy effects on the quality of life and the blood pressure of hypertensive patients

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:56:47 +0100

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensão arterial (HA) é uma doença de massa, com conseqüências para o aparelho cardiocirculatório, pois suas complicações elevam as taxas de morbi-mortalidade. Controlar a pressão arterial (PA) diminui complicações e pode preservar a qualidade de vida (QV) dos pacientes. Estudos mostram os efeitos positivos da música como coadjuvante no tratamento de diversas patologias. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da musicoterapia na QV e no controle da PA de pacientes hipertensos. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um ensaio clínico controlado que avaliou pacientes de ambos os sexos, maiores que 50 anos, HA estágio 1, em uso de medicação, matriculados em serviço multiprofissional para tratamento da HA. Divididos em grupos experimental (GE) e controle (GC). O GE, além do tratamento c...

Can Mozart help early babies?

NHS News Feed — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:01:00 +0100

Conclusion This small crossover study has found that exposure to music by Mozart seems to reduce the expenditure of energy for healthy premature babies at rest. The researchers speculate that this may be the reason behind the findings from another study that music can lead to weight gain in premature infants, but they have not actually measured weight gain in this group of children. Also, comments in the press suggest that the repetitive melodies in Mozart’s music might make it better than Beethoven, Bach or Bartok, but the researchers did not compare Mozart with other composers or other types of music. Another possible source of error could lie in the fact that this was a crossover trial, which by definition exposes the same individual to both experimental and control conditions. As suc...

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech

MedicineNet Kids Health General — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid SpeechCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)

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After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech

MedicineNet Hearing General — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid SpeechCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Hearing General)

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech

MedlinePlus Health News — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0100

Toddlers exposed to musical activities were more communicative, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Cochlear Implants (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Therapy aids cochlear implant of toddlers

Health News - UPI.com — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:53:47 +0100

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- An Israeli researcher says music therapy can help toddlers with cochlear implants acquire speech. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy

Rehabilitation News From Medical News Today — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa... (Source: Rehabilitation News From Medical News Today)

Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa. Some infants who are born with impaired hearing and who cannot benefit from hearing aids are likely to gain 90% normal hearing ability by undergoing a cochlear implantation procedure... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process

ScienceDaily Headlines — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0100

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Haifa) Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Observatory: Suppressing Tinnitus With Music Therapy

NYT > Health — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:24:49 +0100

Researchers have developed a novel approach to treat ringing in the ears that accompanies noise-related hearing loss. (Source: NYT > Health)

Music therapy for tinnitus hope

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:01:15 +0100

Personalised music therapy may help cut noise levels experienced by people who suffer from tinnitus, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Notched Music Therapy May Diminish Tinnitus (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:24:13 +0100

Listening to music from which certain frequencies have been removed may ease tinnitus, which affects about 10 million people in the U.S., researchers say. (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

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Study says tailored music therapy can ease tinnitus

Reuters: Health — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:13:27 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Study Says Tailored Music Therapy Can Ease Tinnitus

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:13:27 +0100

Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Study aims to hit right note for mental health therapy

The Irish Times - Health — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:41:27 +0100

A LANDMARK study into how music therapy can assist children and young people with severe mental health problems is shortly to begin in the North. (Source: The Irish Times - Health)

Receptive music therapy and salivary histamine secretion

Inflammation Research — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:42:07 +0100

Conclusion It can be concluded that saliva is an appropriate medium for histamine measurements during music exposure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationDOI 10.1007/s00011-009-0145-0Authors A. Kejr, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut für Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyC. Gigante, Universidad de Alcalá Escuela Enfermería y Fisioterapía Madrid SpainV. Hames, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut für Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyC. Krieg, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut für Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyJ. Mages, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut für Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyN. König, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda ...

World Federation of Music Therapy

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:30:00 +0100

The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT), established in 1985, aims to represent professional associations and individuals interested in promoting music therapy across the globe. WFMT is dedicated to promoting and developing music therapy as an art and science internationally. The website has a Frequently Asked Questions section about music therapy, details of the elected Council and WFMT members, and a blog with postings from eight regions across the world. Video profiles are available to view to offer a perspective on music therapy in the following regions: North America, Australia/New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa, Western Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, Latin America and Europe. (Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway)

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'Landmark' trial for music therapy in children's mental health

Nursing Times Breaking News — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Queen’s University Belfast is to play a major role in the biggest trial ever conducted to investigate how music therapy can help children and young people with severe mental health problems. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

A Soulful Song: Music Therapy In Hospice Care

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Add guitars and other musical instruments to the tools caregivers can use to help patients in hospice care. That's what University of Alabama senior Sarah Pitts found when she brought her music therapy skills to patients in Hospice of West Alabama. "We've gotten a lot of encouraging comments from families," says Pitts, a music therapy major from Memphis, Tenn. "Sometimes families who hear us say, 'Can you come and play a song or two?' Even one session with a music therapist can reduce pain and anxiety in this setting... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Acupuncture combined with music therapy for treatment of 30 cases of cerebral palsy.

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The therapy of acupuncture plus music gained better therapeutic effect on cerebral palsy than simple acupuncture, which provided new thoughts for treating the disease by comprehensive therapies. PMID: 20112480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Acupuncture and reflexology for insomnia: a feasibility study.

Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:30:39 +0100

This study has demonstrated the feasibility of conducting an RCT on the effect of acupuncture and reflexology in primary insomnia using PSQI as the primary outcome measure. Modifications for a more rigorous study design have been discussed. Results from such a study would address the lack of high-quality evidence for the effectiveness of such therapies. PMID: 19942722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia that informal carers might try or access: a systematic review

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To review non-drug treatments for dementia; to provide a source of evidence for informal carers who want ideas about non-drug approaches for dementia, that they might try or that they could try to access. The systematic review addresses: what non-drug treatments work and what do they work for? What non-drug treatments might work and what for? What non-drug treatments do not work?Literature searches of seven electronic databases (AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PSYCINFO, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews and DARE) were carried out in November 2007 using the following search terms (or derivatives): dementia/Alzheimer's AND Review AND non-drug therapies and aimed at finding systematic reviews.Thirty-three reviews were identified; 25 were judged to be high or good quality. Studies within t...

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Music Therapy Can Be Good for the Heart

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Harvard Health Letters Music can make you laugh or cry, rile you up or calm you down. Some say it's good for the soul. It just might be good for the heart, too. Make no mistake -- daily doses of Mozart won't clean out your arteries or fix a faulty... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Do dopaminergic gene polymorphisms affect mesolimbic reward activation of music listening response? Therapeutic impact on Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)

Medical Hypotheses — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Summary: Using fMRI, Menon and Levitin clearly found for the first time that listening to music strongly modulates activity in a network of mesolimbic structures involved in reward processing including the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and the ventral tegmental area (VTA), as well as the hypothalamus, and insula, which are thought to be involved in regulating autonomic and physiological responses to rewarding and emotional stimuli. Importantly, responses in the NAc and VTA were strongly correlated pointing to an association between dopamine release and NAc response to music. Listing to pleasant music induced a strong response and significant activation of the VTA-mediated interaction of the NAc with the hypothalamus, insula, and orbitofrontal cortex. Blum et al. provided the first evidence that ...

Music Therapy May Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Medical and Dental Procedures

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:57 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Music for pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Klassen JA, Liang Y, Tjosvold L, Klassen TP, Hartling L.Ambulatory Pediatrics 2008;8(2):117-28.Reviewer: Tanja Bekhuis, PhD, MS, MLISPurpose/Question: To evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy for reducing pain and anxiety in children undergoing clinical procedures.Source of Funding: NLM/NIDCR Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Training Program 5 T15 LM/DE07059-22Type of Study/Design: Systematic ReviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice...

Interactive Family Music Therapy: Untangling the System

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This article will illustrate the role Interactive Family Music Therapy has at Redbank House and includes case material. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT))

Music Therapy for Children and Adults with Cancer

Alternative & Complementary Therapies — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:17:02 +0100

Alternative and Complementary Therapies Oct 2009, Vol. 15, No. 5: 221-225. (Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies)

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Music Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Reinfarction Rates in ACS

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:59:01 +0100

A new study presented this week showed that music therapy reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and patient anxiety and had a significant effect on future events, including reinfarction and sudden death. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Music therapy lowers blood pressure and reduces reinfarction rates in ACS

theHeart.org — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:15:46 +0100

New 'Music Therapy On Wheels' Delivers Healing Tunes To Pediatric Patients

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0100

New 'music therapy on wheels' delivers healing tunes to pediatric patients

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:45:00 +0100

Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA has a new mobile tool to deliver music therapy and help pediatric patients cope with the fear, isolation and pain associated with being in the hospital. The Music Rx unit is a high-tech, interactive studio on wheels that includes everything necessary for music therapy, both in group settings and one-on-one. It holds a variety of instruments, including drums, keyboards and guitars, as well as Apple GarageBand software for recording music, a custom-built iPod docking station with 10 iPods to loan, and a large LCD screen that plays hundreds of music videos. The cart will be officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mattel Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. The media is invited to arrive at 1 p.m. for a special mus...

Music Therapy To Relieve Anxiety In Pregnant Women On Bedrest: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:24:51 +0100

What's the saying? Music soothes...Well, these researchers looked at how it works for high-risk pregnant women on bedrest. Read about this randomized, controlled trial.Page: 316DOI: 10.1097/01.NMC.0000360425.52228.95Authors: Yang, Min MSN, RN; Li, Lingjiang MD; Zhu, Haili MSN, RN; Alexander, Ivy M. PhD, CANP, APRN; Liu, Shan PhD, MSN, RN; Zhou, Wei MSN, RN; Ren, Xiaohong MSN, RN (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)

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Clinical observation on treatment of spastic cerebral palsy with tuina plus music therapy

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:56:27 +0100

(Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)

Qualitative systemic review of randomized controlled trials on complementary and alternative medicine treatments in fibromyalgia

Rheumatology International — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:54:03 +0100

The objectives of the study were identification, quality evaluation and summary of RCTs on complementary and alternative medicine as defined by the National Institute of Health with the exception of dietary and nutritional supplements. A computerized search of databases from 1990 (year of publication of the ACR criteria for fibromyalgia) to July 2007 was performed. The RCTs were assessed by a methodological quality score. A total of 23 RCTs issued from 1992 to 2007 on acupuncture, balneotherapy, thermotherapy, magnetic therapy, homeopathy, manual manipulation, mind–body medicine, diet therapy and music therapy were identified. The RCTs had an average group size of 25 with the number of groups ranging from two to four. The quality score assessment of the RCTs yielded a mean score of...

[In Context] Bringing arts-based therapies in from the scientific cold

Lancet Neurology — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, dance therapy… To many people these are valid tools that can and should be used in the care of patients with dementia—but do they really work? Adrian Burton reports. (Source: Lancet Neurology)

Institutional music therapy in workers' health: connections, interfaces and production

Psicologia e Sociedade — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:31:30 +0100

Este trabalho propõe e analisa a Musicoterapia como estratégia de produção de saúde do trabalhador, em estudo desenvolvido junto a profissionais técnicas de enfermagem de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva infantil de um hospital público da cidade de Porto Alegre. A atenção à saúde dos trabalhadores produz novas questões teórico-conceituais, práticas, éticas e políticas no campo da Musicoterapia, ligadas ao território do trabalho e suas configurações contemporâneas, ao "ser" trabalhador e à saúde, e que têm implicações sobre a Musicoterapia e o musicoterapeuta na contemporaneidade. À luz das contribuições de Foucault, este trabalho centraliza-se na discussão do hospital como território de produção de subjetividades, a partir do desenvolvimento do conceito de '...

Perceptions of group music therapy among elderly nursing home residents in Taiwan.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:56:27 +0100

CONCLUSION: Elderly, wheelchair-bound residents of a nursing home in Taiwan positively viewed their experiences with our group music therapy programme, particularly its active component. The findings of this study suggest that healthcare providers should consider integrating group music therapy into their programmes for elderly nursing home residents and design the therapy to add variety to their life, give them a sense of autonomy by having them choose their preferred musical activities, and improve their cognitive function. PMID: 19632545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)

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Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alzheimer's Type Dementia: Randomised, Controlled Study

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:47:39 +0100

Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2009;28:36-46 (DOI:10.1159/000229024) (Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders)

A Neuroscientific Perspective on Music Therapy

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article gives a brief overview of factors contributing to the effects of music-therapeutic work. Then, neuroscientific studies using music to investigate emotion, perception-action mediation ("mirror function"), and social cognition are reviewed, including illustrations of the relevance of these domains for music therapy. (Source: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Neurologic Music Therapy Improves Executive Function and Emotional Adjustment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This study examined the immediate effects of neurologic music therapy (NMT) on cognitive functioning and emotional adjustment with brain-injured persons. Four treatment sessions were held, during which participants were given a pre-test, participated in 30 min of NMT that focused on one aspect of rehabilitation (attention, memory, executive function, or emotional adjustment), which was followed by post-testing. Control participants engaged in a pre-test, 30 min of rest, and then a post-test. Treatment participants showed improvement in executive function and overall emotional adjustment, and lessening of depression, sensation seeking, and anxiety. Control participants improved in emotional adjustment and lessening of hostility, but showed decreases in measures of memory, positive affect, a...

Music Programs Designed to Remedy Burnout Symptoms Show Significant Effects after Five Weeks

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Earlier studies have demonstrated that music interventions can lessen symptoms of depression. Depression and burnout are closely related. We hypothesized that specially designed receptive music therapy programs and protocols might reduce the symptoms of burnout. In a four-arm randomized, placebo- and waiting-list-controlled double-blind study, including 150 participants, two specific music programs significantly reduced burnout symptoms after 5 weeks. The effects were maintained over a long time period. This newly developed method of receptive music therapy was also evaluated for the treatment of depression and dysthymia, with significant outcomes. (Source: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Music therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis - a comprehensive literature review

Neurological Conditions Specialist Library — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:19:50 +0100

A structured abstract written by CRD reviewers. The abstract was published on 17 June 2009 from an original article published in 2006. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)

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Perspectives on music therapy in adult cancer care: a hermeneutic study.

Oncology Nursing Forum — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is not a consistent concept. Perspectives on the meanings of music therapy vary according to knowledge and scientific orientation. The perspective may influence the character and methodology of the music therapy intervention as well as the understanding of its results. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: To fully develop music therapy as an adjunct intervention in adult cancer care, interdisciplinary cooperation between nurses and music therapists should be supported on clinical and educational levels. PMID: 19581226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology Nursing Forum)

Battle Autism with Bentonite Clay

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews) Many autism treatment centers are incorporating the use of Bentonite clay in their successful treatment regimens. Detoxing and chelating with calcium Bentonite clay baths is proving to be a key factor in their success. Studies are showing the clay`s unique ability to safely remove metals and environmental toxins from the body clears the way for greater results with behavioral and integrative therapies.The number of children diagnosed annually with autism is escalating at a truly frightening rate. In the 1980s, a study showed that 4 in every 10,000 children showed signs of autism. A recent study by Cambridge University`s Autism Research Center showed that approximately 1 in 60 children has some form of the condition. The controversy over what causes autism spectrum disorder ha...

Music therapy could help rehabilitation after heart attack or stroke

MedWire News - Consumer Health — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Researchers have found that people’s blood flow and respiratory rates synchronise with musical patterns, suggesting a potential role for music therapy in rehabilitating cardiac or stroke patients. (Source: MedWire News - Consumer Health)

Emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness of children with autism in improvisational music therapy

Autism — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Through behavioural analysis, this study investigated the social-motivational aspects of musical interaction between the child and the therapist in improvisational music therapy by measuring emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness in children with autism during joint engagement episodes. The randomized controlled study (n = 10) employed a single subject comparison design in two different conditions, improvisational music therapy and toy play sessions, and DVD analysis of sessions. Improvisational music therapy produced markedly more and longer events of `joy', `emotional synchronicity' and `initiation of engagement' behaviours in the children than toy play sessions. In response to the therapist's interpersonal demands, `compliant (positive) responses' were observed more in...

The Music Instinct: Science and Song

Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:20:39 +0100

While listening to music, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin asks two questions: “Where do goose bumps come from?” and “What’s going on in my brain that allows the goosebumps to happen?” Levitin leads a group of researchers as they investigate music’s fundamental physical structure; its biological, emotional and psychological impact; its brain altering and healing powers; and its role in human evolution. The Music Instinct: Science and Song airs Wednesday, June 24, 9-11pm on WGBH 2. Researchers and scientists from a variety of fields are using groundbreaking techniques that reveal startling new connections between music and the human mind, the body and the universe. Together with an array of musicians from rock and rap to jazz and classical, they are putting music under the microsco...

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Music therapy for individuals with dementia: areas of interventions and research perspectives.

Current Alzheimer Research — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Raglio A, Gianelli MV This contribution focuses on the definition of music therapy as a specific applicative context to be seen as distinct from the generic use of music in a variety of pathologies. Music therapy is presented as a discipline grounded both upon relationship and upon the theoretical-methodological principles peculiar to each applicative model. The therapeutic nature proper to music therapy is highlighted with specific reference to the domain of the dementias. Music therapy facilitates expression, communication and relationship in the non-verbal context. Such an opportunity allows persons with dementia to establish contact, to express, and even contrive an organisation/regulation of their emotions, through the sonorous-musical relationship with the music therapis...

Effect of music therapy on oncologic staff bystanders: a substantive grounded theory.

Palliative and Supportive Care — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: O'Callaghan C, Magill L OBJECTIVE: Oncologic work can be satisfying but also stressful, as staff support patients and families through harsh treatment effects, uncertain illness trajectories, and occasional death. Although formal support programs are available, no research on the effects of staff witnessing patients' supportive therapies exists. This research examines staff responses to witnessing patient-focused music therapy (MT) programs in two comprehensive cancer centers. METHOD: In Study 1, staff were invited to anonymously complete an open-ended questionnaire asking about the relevance of a music therapy program for patients and visitors (what it does; whether it helps). In Study 2, staff were theoretically sampled and interviewed regarding the personal effects of witne...

Music therapy.

Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Cassileth B PMID: 19626835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.))

Music Reduces Confusion After Hip or Knee Surgery

Modern Medicine — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100

In older adults who undergo hip or knee surgery, postoperative music therapy may reduce acute confusion, according to a study published in the May issue of Applied Nursing Research. (Source: Modern Medicine)

[Research progress of music therapy in treatment of tumor.]

Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine. — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Li YX, Wu F, Xu L, Lao L PMID: 19435563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine.)

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Is music therapy?

Nephrology Nursing Journal — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This article presents a study that experimented with music therapy during dialysis sessions in order to improve the treatments and allow patients the opportunity to participate in their healthcare program. PMID: 19588702 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nephrology Nursing Journal)

Evidence Is Slim, but Experts Say Music Therapy Is Valuable in Addressing Autism

washingtonpost.com - Health — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:10:52 +0100

When it's bath time for Janna Simpson, her mother sometimes throws together a tune. "Take a bath, take a bath, take a bath," Judy Simpson might chant, luring her daughter into the water. (Source: washingtonpost.com - Health)

A descriptive study of "being with woman" during labor and birth.

Journal of midwifery & women's health — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The objective of this study was to learn more about women's perceptions of the nurse-midwifery practice of "being with woman" during childbirth. The descriptive, correlational design used a convenience sample of 238 low-risk postpartum women in a hospital nurse-midwifery practice, with two childbirth settings: a standard labor and delivery unit and an in-hospital birth center. The main outcome measure was a 29-item seven-response Likert scale questionnaire, the Positive Presence Index (PPI), administered to women cared for during labor and birth by nurse-midwives to measure the concept of being with woman. Statistical analysis demonstrated women who gave birth in the in-hospital birth center or who began labor in the in-hospital birth center prior to an indicated transfer to the standard l...

Music reduces patient anxiety during interfacility ground critical care transport.

Air Medical Journal — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is a simple adjunct for use during CCT that may increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety. The small number of patients in this preliminary report limits the strength of any conclusions. Larger studies are needed. PMID: 19272573 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Air Medical Journal)

Music Reduces Patient Anxiety During Interfacility Ground Critical Care Transport

Air Medical Journal — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: Music therapy is a simple adjunct for use during CCT that may increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety. The small number of patients in this preliminary report limits the strength of any conclusions. Larger studies are needed. (Source: Air Medical Journal)

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A Descriptive Study of “Being with Woman” During Labor and Birth

Journal of midwifery & women's health — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The objective of this study was to learn more about women's perceptions of the nurse-midwifery practice of “being with woman” during childbirth. The descriptive, correlational design used a convenience sample of 238 low-risk postpartum women in a hospital nurse-midwifery practice, with two childbirth settings: a standard labor and delivery unit and an in-hospital birth center. The main outcome measure was a 29-item seven-response Likert scale questionnaire, the Positive Presence Index (PPI), administered to women cared for during labor and birth by nurse-midwives to measure the concept of being with woman. Statistical analysis demonstrated women who gave birth in the in-hospital birth center or who began labor in the in-hospital birth center prior to an indicated transfer to the standa...

The patients can't wait, and why should they?

Nursing Economic$ — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Authors: Gifford EJ The three Ds of disease, disability, and discomfort negatively affect hospice patient's energy, intelligence, and organization. Music therapy is a studied, learned, credentialed behavioral intervention. It is specific, prescribed, and delivered therapeutically. At a time when trust and belief are compromised by the three Ds, the utilization of the complementary alternative medical intervention of music therapy, with its positive effect on social relationships, may enhance weakened trust and belief abilities. The research to date regarding music therapy presents positive results from studies and surveys of nurses, music therapists, families, and patients. Recommendations for using music therapy and music therapists will establish the use of this intervention, giving ...

Music therapy in oncology

Clinical and Translational Oncology — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:26:20 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and ViewsDOI 10.1007/s12094-008-0289-3Authors Enrique García Jordá Journal Clinical and Translational OncologyOnline ISSN 1699-3055Print ISSN 1699-048X Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Number 12 / December, 2008 (Source: Clinical and Translational Oncology)

Resounding attachment: cancer inpatients’ song lyrics for their children in music therapy

Supportive Care in Cancer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:03:57 +0100

Conclusions Parents’ song lyric messages may support their children during the parents’ illnesses and through the children’s developmental transitions and possible bereavement. Some parents use song writing for catharsis and to encourage their children’s continuing attachment with them after death. Through promoting parent–child connectedness and emotional expression, therapeutic song writing can be a valuable oncologic supportive care modality. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-008-0555-5Authors Clare O’Callaghan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Locked Bag 1, A’Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 8006 AustraliaEmma O’Brien, Royal Melbourne Hospital Music Theraphy, Allied Health Grattan Street Parkville VIC 3052 AustraliaL...

The Meaning of the Music: The Role of Music in Palliative Care Music Therapy as Perceived by Bereaved Caregivers of Advanced Cancer Patients.

The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100

In this study, the role of music in palliative care music therapy is examined and representatively summarized, followed by a review of strategies provided by this author to home hospice patients and their caregivers. The reported perceptions of the meaning of music to 7 bereaved caregivers are presented, including a review of themes and associated narrations that illustrated its significance. The caregivers described these aspects of music in sessions to have memorable and lasting effects as follows: "music is a conduit," "music gets inside us," "live music makes a difference," and "music is love." Findings support the benefits of preloss music therapy for bereaved caregivers. PMID: 19047488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Car...

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Is there a role for music therapy in the care of the severely mentally ill?

Australasian Psychiatry — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:26:14 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is a viable option within the creative arts therapies for enhancing quality of life in people with severe and enduring mental illness. PMID: 18785034 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)

New music therapy may help tinnitus sufferers

Monsters and Critics Health News — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:08:01 +0100

Marburg, Germany - German researchers have discovered a form of music therapy that may help tinnitus sufferers. (Source: Monsters and Critics Health News)

£55k donation for Greater Manchester cancer teens

Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:50:22 +0100

The Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at The Christie today received a donation of almost £55,000 to fund the creation of a music therapy suite for young people suffering from cancer. (Source: Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)

The effect of music therapy on mood and anxiety-depression: An observational study in institutionalised patients with traumatic brain injury.

Annales de Readaptation et de Medecine Physique — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: These results confirm the usefulness of music therapy in the treatment of anxiety-depression and mood in patients with traumatic brain injury. Music therapy could usefully form an integral part of the management programme for these patients. PMID: 19027186 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Readaptation et de Medecine Physique)

Protocol evaluation for effective music therapy for persons with nonfluent aphasia.

Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100

This article presents a music therapy treatment protocol study of 7 nonfluent patients with aphasia. The data and findings are discussed with regard to some of the recent focuses and issues addressed in the experimental studies using cognitive-behavioral, electrophysiological, and brain-imaging techniques. PMID: 19158063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation)

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UK Board Accepts Gifts for new Programs

UK College of Medicine News — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:45:52 +0100

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Tuesday accepted two significant gifts. The Lucille Caudill Little Foundation has made the initial pledge toward the creation of a $3 million endowment to create the states first graduate degree program in music therapy at the University of Kentucky School of Music and a unique performing arts program for the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. (Source: UK College of Medicine News)

UK Board Accepts Gifts for new Programs

UK College of Medicine News — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:02:25 +0100

Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy

ScienceDaily Headlines — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:00:00 +0100

Music therapy cuts stress in pregnancy

Pulse — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:45:00 +0100

Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, research from Taiwan suggests. (Source: Pulse)

Music therapy reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy

News-Medical News Feed — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:49:00 +0100

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Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy Says Study

Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, according to research just published in a special complementary and alternative therapy medicine issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Researchers from the College of Nursing at Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, randomly assigned 116 pregnant women to a music group and 120 to a control group. (Source: Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today)

[Frontline Reports] One-Session Music Therapy and CBT for Critically Ill Cancer Patients

Psychiatr Serv — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100

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Music Therapy Helping Infants

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:37:50 +0100

Studies have shown that music therapy can not only help soothe patients, but may also have health benefits. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)

Music therapy tunes kids in to healing beat

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Eric Mammen brings a stash of musical instruments with him as he enters 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrance Garcia's hospital room. He sits down at Lawrance's bedside and hands the boy an electronic drum. "What would you like to start with? Fast or... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Making Music To Deal With Dementia

Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0100

Dementia often robs spouses of quality time together but an innovative University of Queensland project hopes to find ways to reclaim it. Dr Felicity Baker, from UQ's School of Music, is investigating how music therapy might improve partner satisfaction by providing opportunities for the sharing of memories associated with certain songs. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet Osteoporosis General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/10/2008 2:00:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Osteoporosis General)

Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet HIV General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet Cancer General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/10/2008 2:00:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)

Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet Chronic Pain General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/10/2008 2:00:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)

Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet Depression General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/10/2008 2:00:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients

MedicineNet Senior Health General — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/10/2008 2:00:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Senior Health General)

Investigating the physiological responses of patients listening to music in the intensive care unit

Journal of Clinical Nursing — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Conclusion. Our study shows that music may have a more positive effect on groups of patients whose profile is similar to that of the patients in cluster 2, than for patients such as those in cluster 1. A clear profile may help health professionals to design appropriate care therapy to target a specific group of patients to improve their physiological outcomes.Relevance to clinical practice. The implication of this study is that music therapy should be provided to patients as a relaxation technique if they are willing to accept it, and the selection of music should be based on their preferences. Information should be given to patients so that they can understand how music therapy works and they should be encouraged to focus their attention on listening to the music to maximise its benefits....

Complementary and alternative medicine for acute procedural pain in children.

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Evans S, Tsao JC, Zeltzer LK Pain may cause physical and emotional distress in children experiencing medical procedures. Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies have become increasingly important in treating children's painful conditions, yet it is still unclear whether CAM has a place in acute pediatric pain analgesia. This review aims to present an overview of the available published evidence. Most research has examined the efficacy of hypnosis, which has emerged as useful in alleviating acute pain associated with a number of medical procedures. Music therapy also has gained some attention and for the most part shows promise in the pediatric acute pain setting. Acupuncture, laughter therapy, and massage also may prove beneficial. Despite the promise of many of ...

Alternative pain medicine: Current modalities and principles

Current Pain and Headache Reports — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:38:49 +0100

Abstract Conventional pain medicine does not solve all the problems of chronic pain patients. In this technological era, patients are more demanding and in their frustration may seek alternative modalities for managing their chronic pain. Recent studies have shown that this tendency may in fact expose patients not only to useless therapies but occasionally harmful ones. Many alternative modalities have been studied and found to be effective in managing chronic pain. These modalities include music therapy, religious or spiritual therapies, relaxation therapy, hypnosis, chiropractic therapy, comfort measures, TENS, acupuncture, and various biostimulation techniques (eg, magnetic therapy, low-power laser therapy). The Office of Alternative Medicine was created to facilitate th...

The "Mental Breakdown" and the "Sleep" cure

Psychology Today Depression Center — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:55:09 +0100

Many readers probably remember someone or heard of someone having a "nervous breakdown" not that many years ago, and the fantasies we built were based on total secrecy ranging from seeing someone screaming in frenzied behavior to someone in a mummified state being hauled away in a straight jacket. Mental health was portrayed more like Robert Lewis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with Mr. Hyde being the deranged split person sent off to the sanitarian, some sort of place where people came from strange and dangerous states of mental health.Since the label "mental breakdown" was always said in some hushed voice and expression of shame, it was not "nice" to ask questions. This attitude still is pervasive today, and explains much of our fear of mental illness....

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Music and Memory: Get Back to Where You Once Belonged

Psychology Today Personality Center — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:58:07 +0100

To what extent does music shape autobiographical memory? And how does it help increase understanding of human memory? The Magical Memory Tour is creating the largest database on music, memory, and personal history ever attempted.Researchers Martin Conway and Catriona Morrison at the University of Leeds have developed a survey on autobiographical memory and the impact of The Beatles and their music on our lives. It's based on the premise that John, Paul, George, and Ringo have had a powerful effect on millions of people over the last four decades. In brief, the collective work of the Fab Four spans cultures and generations far more than any musicians' in recent history. The researchers believe that outcomes from their study will enhance understanding of how we develop memory as children, ho...

The conjoint use of music therapy and reflexology with hospitalized advanced stage cancer patients and their families.

Cancer Control — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:30:44 +0100

This article addresses the benefits of the combined use of music therapy and reflexology. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the application and benefits of this dual approach for patients and their families regarding adjustment to the end of life in the presence of anxiety and cognitive impairment. PMID: 18662423 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Control)

Music Soothes the Soul

Psychology Today Relationships Center — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:04:07 +0100

Music is often overlooked as a therapeutic intervention: singing, listening, and creating music of any kind will provide an immediate biological and psychological benefit for everyone. In fact, music can be a salvation and antidote to most psychological challenges: that’s why people sing in the shower and while driving the car, or simply listen to music that’s inspiring and distracting from emotional upset. Today I learned about the concept of a “break-up tape”, something that is easily created with digital technology. I had never heard the term before but it’s a compilation anyone can make for their I-Pod, Cell Phone, or MP 3 Player of the songs that shout out to them: “Get over it. You’ll be ok. You are ok and you’re not going to let this break-up flatten you." It do...

[NEWS AND FEATURES] Music as medicine: In neonatal and rehabilitation units, operating rooms and oncology departments, music therapy is helping to calm, energize, encourage and soothe patients

AAP News — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100

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The Effects of Improvisational Music Therapy on Joint Attention Behaviors in Autistic Children: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Kim J, Wigram T, Gold C The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of improvisational music therapy on joint attention behaviors in pre-school children with autism. It was a randomized controlled study employing a single subject comparison design in two different conditions, improvisational music therapy and play sessions with toys, and using standardized tools and DVD analysis of sessions to evaluate behavioral changes in children with autism. The overall results indicated that improvisational music therapy was more effective at facilitating joint attention behaviors and non-verbal social communication skills in children than play. Session analysis showed significantly more and lengthier events of eye contact and turn-taking in improvisational music therapy than...

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The effect of improvisational music therapy on the treatment of depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

BioMed Central — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100

This study aims to fill a gap in knowledge as to whether active (improvisational) music therapy applied to people with depression improves their condition. For the first time in this context, the mediating processes, such as changes in musical expression and interaction during the course of therapy, will be objectively investigated, and it is expected that the results will provide new insights into these processes. Furthermore, the findings are expected to reveal whether music related emotional experiences, as measured by EEG, can be utilized in assessing a depressive client's improvement in the therapy. The size and the comprehensiveness of the study are sufficient for generalizing its findings to clinical practice as well as to further music therapy research. Trial registration ISRCTN84...

Music Therapy Shows Promise in Treating High Blood Pressure

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews) If you have hypertension, listening to soothing music for a half hour a day while breathing deeply can significantly reduce your blood pressure without drugs. That's the conclusion of a new study just presented at the American Society of Hypertension's Twenty Third Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2008).The research, the first to examine the anti-high blood pressure impact of music listening on ambulatory blood pressure (ABP), documented that patients with mild hypertension who listened to just half an hour of classical, Celtic or Indian (raga) music a day for four weeks experienced significant reductions in 24-hour ABP."Listening to music is soothing and has often been associated with controlling patient-reported pain or anxiety and acutely reducing blood pressu...

Effects of Group Music Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Relationships in Psychiatric Patients: A Pilot Study

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:39:31 +0100

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Jun 2008, Vol. 14, No. 5: 567-570. ABSTRACT Objective: To test whether group music therapy is effective for improving depression, anxiety, and relationships in psychiatric patients. Methods: Twenty six patients were non-randomly allocated to either a music intervention group or a routine ... (Source: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)

Music Therapy.

Neurology Now — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:16:51 +0100

Page: 8DOI: 10.1097/01.NNN.0000324742.99235.b6Authors: Palnick, Ruth (Source: Neurology Now)

Music Therapy.

Neurology Now — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:16:51 +0100

Page: 8DOI: 10.1097/01.NNN.0000324743.76364.83Authors: Engen, Becky Ph.D., N.M.T., MT-BC (Source: Neurology Now)

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Music Therapy.

Neurology Now — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:16:51 +0100

Page: 9DOI: 10.1097/01.NNN.0000324744.76364.4dAuthors: Lunsford, Laurie (Source: Neurology Now)

Efficacy of Music Therapy in the Treatment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia.

Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:08:01 +0100

Page: 158DOI: 10.1097/WAD.0b013e3181630b6fAuthors: Raglio, Alfredo MT * +; Bellelli, Giuseppe MD ++; Traficante, Daniela PsyD, PhD [S]; Gianotti, Marta MT *; Ubezio, Maria Chiara MD *; Villani, Daniele MD *; Trabucchi, Marco MD [//] [P] (Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders)

Table of Contents for Volume: 12 Issue: 2

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:00:00 +0100

This article describes Web sites that provide information about good oral health practices, prevention, treatment options, clinical trials, special populations, and curriculum resources for teachers. Article: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association http://www.alsa.org Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), most commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy. The ALS Association's national Web site provides comprehensive information on a wide variety of topics pertinent to ALS patients, caregivers, family members, and health care professionals. This well-organized, easy-to-navigate site is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to learn about ALS. Article: Cen...

Alternative Therapies for Pain Management at Shock Trauma

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:33:50 +0100

Patients can receive Acupuncture, Reiki, and Music Therapy in addition to medication. (Source: University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines)

The Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety in Patients who are Terminally Ill

Journal of Palliative Medicine — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:30:21 +0100

Journal of Palliative Medicine May 2008, Vol. 11, No. 4: 582-590. ABSTRACT Background: The literature supporting the use of music therapy in palliative care is growing. However, the number of quantitative research studies investigating the use of music therapy in palliative care, and specifically anxiety, is limited. ... (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)

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Autism

Clinical Evidence — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0100

New option(s) added for: Music therapy: New option for which we found no studies. Categorised as Unknown effectiveness. Cognitive behavioural therapy: New option for which we found no studies. Categorised as Unknown effectiveness. Facilitated communication: New option for which we found no studies. Categorised as Unknown effectiveness. Melatonin: New option for which we found no studies. Categorised as Unknown effectiveness. Olanzapine: New option for which we found no studies. Categorised as Unknown effectiveness. New evidence; conclusion confirmed for: Early intensive behavioural interventions: One systematic review added comparing early intensive behav...

The anxiety- and pain-reducing effects of music interventions: a systematic review.

AORN Journal — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Nilsson U MUSICAL INTERVENTIONS have been used in health care settings to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and stress, although the exact mechanism of these therapies is not well understood. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES A SYSTEMATIC review of 42 randomized controlled trials of the effects of music interventions in perioperative settings. MUSIC INTERVENTION HAD POSITIVE effects on reducing patients' anxiety and pain in approximately half of the reviewed studies. FURTHER RESEARCH into music therapy is warranted in light of the low cost of implementation and the potential ability of music to reduce perioperative patient distress. AORN J 87 (April 2008) 780-807. (c) AORN, Inc, 2008. PMID: 18395022 [PubMed - in process] (Source: AORN Journal)

[The development and effects of an integrated symptom management program for prevention of recurrent cardiac events after percutaneous coronary intervention.]

Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that an integrated symptom management program for prevention of recurrent cardiac events after percutaneous coronary intervention can improve symptom aggravation, recurrent rate, self care activity and quality of life. Nursing interventions are needed to maintain and further enhance the quality of life of these patients and the interventions should be implemented in the overall transition period. PMID: 18458518 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi)

Efficacy of Music Therapy in the Treatment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia

Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The study shows that MT is effective to reduce BPSD in patients with moderate-severe dementia. (C) 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. (Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders)

Experiencing Music Therapy Cancer Support

Journal of Health Psychology — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100

I portray health-related research outcomes in an arts-informed representation that disrupts the traditional discursive-scholarly format of journal writing to privilege better the participants' accounts and communicate these experientially. The representation uncovers meaning through alternative ways of communicating and conveys the ineffable quality of music in a manner that may be understood through and beyond words. This expands the convention of health-related research outcomes, including ways of knowing, what can be known and how this can be represented. I elaborate my intentions for this experiential report, discuss theoretical underpinnings of this methodology and describe a music therapy support group model. (Source: Journal of Health Psychology)

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Impact of Music Therapy to Promote Positive Parenting and Child Development

Journal of Health Psychology — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100

This study provides evidence of the potential effectiveness of music therapy for early intervention. (Source: Journal of Health Psychology)

Effectiveness of complementary and self-help treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents.

Med J Aust — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Although some complementary and self-help treatments might be useful for children and adolescents with anxiety, they need to be tested adequately through randomised controlled trials before they could be recommended. PMID: 18341460 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Med J Aust)

A soundtrack for the body

Nature Network Boston - Recent News — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:36:00 +0100

During his years as a professional musician and composer, Amir Lahav knew that music had a profound effect on the brain. Still, it wasn’t until he became a neuroscientist that he began to understand exactly how music and brain function are intertwined. Now, Lahav, a neurology researcher at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, is applying that knowledge to develop a device that uses music to help stroke patients regain control of their movements. Neuroscientist Amir Lahav uses his musical talents to study how music can help with motor learning. (Credit: Heather Kraft) In 2006, the same organization that hands out the Grammy Awards gave Lahav $40,000 to develop the machine, called an interactive auditory feedback device. It consists of cameras and a computer that “senses” a pers...

Music for pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Ambulatory Pediatrics — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Music is effective in reducing anxiety and pain in children undergoing medical and dental procedures. Music can be considered an adjunctive therapy in clinical situations that produce pain or anxiety. PMID: 18355741 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ambulatory Pediatrics)

Music therapy may help treat depression

United Press International - Health Business — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:25:13 +0100

While studies don't show a cause-and-effect relationship between music therapy and improvement in depression, a British review found a positive correlation. (Source: United Press International - Health Business)

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Music may help ease symptoms of depression

News-Medical News Feed — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:15:00 +0100

Music therapy might help ease the symptoms of depression, though its effectiveness as a stand-alone intervention is not certain, according to a recent review of five small studies. (Source: News-Medical News Feed)

Effects of music therapy on psychological health of women during pregnancy

Journal of Clinical Nursing — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:33:08 +0100

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page ???, OnlineEarly Articles. chang m-y, chen c-h, huang k-f (2008) Journal of Clinical NursingEffects of music therapy on psychological health of women during pregnancyAims and objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of music therapy on stress, anxiety and ... (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)

Knowledge and Use of Music Therapy Among Pediatric Practitioners in Michigan

Clinical Pediatrics — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Conclusion Music therapy is an inexpensive and noninvasive treatment modality being used increasingly, especially to alleviate pain, stress, and anxiety among patients in a variety of conditions. Pediatric practitioners in Michigan, who responded to our survey, expressed a strong interest in learning more about music therapy and learning about ways to incorporate music therapy into their health care practice. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)

Music Therapy may Ease Depression

Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Music may be just what the doctor ordered for patients with depression. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)

Formal Music Therapy Appears to Improve Mood in Depression

Medscape Psychiatry Headlines — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:03:10 +0100

Music therapy appears to result in greater mood improvement than standard care alone for depression, according to a review of 5 small controlled trials. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)

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Depressed Patients Offered Hope With Music Therapy

Depression News From Medical News Today — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A therapist may be able to use music to help some patients fight depression and improve, restore and maintain their health, states a Systematic Review from The Cochrane Library.About 121 million people world-wide are believed to suffer from depression. This can be seen in disturbed appetite, sleep patterns and overall functioning as well as leading to low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness and guilt. (Source: Depression News From Medical News Today)

Music therapy may offer hope for people with depression

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100

A therapist may be able to use music to help some patients fight depression and improve, restore and maintain their health, states a Systematic Review from The Cochrane Library. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Book Review: Interactive Music Therapy in Child and Family Psychiatry: Clinical Practice, Research and Teaching

Child and Adolescent Mental Health — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:48:47 +0100

Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 48, February 2008. (Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

Emotional responses to music: towards scientific perspectives on music therapy.

NeuroReport — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:34:03 +0100

Page: 75DOI: 10.1097/WNR.0b013e3282f3476fAuthors: Suda, Miyuki a; Morimoto, Kanehisa a; Obata, Akiko b; Koizumi, Hideaki b; Maki, Atsushi b (Source: NeuroReport)

Complementary Therapies Help Patients Recover After Heart Surgery

ScienceDaily Headlines — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:32:43 +0100

A new study shows that massage therapy decreases pain levels for patients after heart surgery. Researchers created pilot studies and research protocols for massage therapy, music therapy and guided imagery for patients, as well as stress education classes for patients and family members. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Effects of music on patients undergoing a C-clamp procedure after percutaneous coronary interventions: A randomized controlled trial.

Heart & Lung — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Music is a simple, safe, and effective method of reducing potentially harmful physiologic and psychologic responses arising from pain in patients post-PCI undergoing a C-clamp procedure. PMID: 18005804 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Heart & Lung)

A cost-benefit analysis of music therapy in a home hospice.

Nursing Economic$ — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Romo R, Gifford L Medicare's fixed daily rates create an absolute cost constraint on hospices; consequently, the growth in hospice brings financial pressures. The patient efficacy of music therapy has been demonstrated in the literature and includes improving pain, agitation, disruptive behaviors, communication, depression, and quality of life. Music therapy is well suited to hospice as it addresses the four domains of palliative care (physiological, emotional, social, and spiritual care). In this small study, the total cost of patients in music therapy was $10,659 and $13,643 for standard care patients, resulting in a cost savings of $2984. The music therapy program cost $3615, yielding a cost benefit ratio of 0.83. When using cost per patient day, the cost benefit ratio is 0...

Music and cancer pain management.

Hawaii Medical Journal — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Igawa-Silva W, Wu S, Harrigan R PROBLEM: When coupled with the often debilitating side-effects of pharmacological interventions, chronic cancer pain may elicit feelings of anxiety and depression and therefore adversely affect patient well-being and quality of life. PURPOSE: This review article is a systematic assessment of the published literature related to music and cancer pain management. METHOD: A comprehensive systematic evaluation of the data based literature was undertaken and analyzed using matrix analysis. RESULTS: As an adjunctive form of pain management, music therapy has been shown to address some of these hardships by providing patients with an alternative effective means by which to reduce their subjective experiences of pain. Studies investigating the efficacy o...

Music therapy improves schizophrenia symptoms

MedWire News - Psychiatry — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:58:44 +0100

Musical activity reduces negative symptoms and improves interpersonal contact in patients with schizophrenia, potentially increasing their ability to adapt socially after hospital discharge, says an international team of scientists. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)

Music therapy improves schizophrenia symptoms

MedWire News - Schizophrenia — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

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[Psychotherapy and music-induced altered state of consciousness]

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:37:22 +0100

Authors: Rüegg UZ The author has a concept of illness which perceives it mainly as a loss of self-confidence, of acceptance and of being integrated as a part of a greater entirety. Therefore therapy has to offer support in order to allow the awareness of these values to grow. The main means to do this is the accompaniment of the patient into an altered state of consciousness. The author describes the use of musical trance as an induction to an altered state of consciousness, the place this method occupies within the field of music therapy, the main pillars of musical trance and their history, the scientific concepts and the methodological approach in various settings. Furthermore epistemological approaches are discussed, as well as the use of the method for general practitioners w...

[Psychotherapy and music-induced altered state of consciousness.]

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:21:43 +0100

The additional therapeutic effect of group music therapy for schizophrenic patients: a randomized study

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:02:21 +0100

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica Volume 116, Issue 5, Page 362-370, Nov 2007. Ulrich G, Houtmans T, Gold C. The additional therapeutic effect of group music therapy for schizophrenic patients: a randomized study.Objective: Schizophrenia is one of the most serious mental disorders. Music therapy has only recently been introduced as a... (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)

Pain Management Through Music Therapy Conference

Yale School of Medicine Announcements — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:14:03 +0100

Department of Internal Medicine is holding a conference on October 20, 2007 at The Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education, entitled "Pain Management Through Music Therapy" Current Research demonstrates the effectiveness of music therapy as an innovative, significant therapy for procedural, acute and chronic pain. This symposium offera a unique collaboration between prominent music therapists and physicians on the efficacy of music therapy for pain management. We invite you to participate in this compelling and cutting edge program. For information please visit the web site cme.edu.yale or call the continuing medical department - 203-785-4578 (Source: Yale School of Medicine Announcements)

A Randomized Prospective Study of Music Therapy for Reducing Anxiety During Cast Room Procedures.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:59:20 +0100

Page: 831DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e3181558a4eAuthors: Liu, Raymond W. MD *; Mehta, Priyesh BA +; Fortuna, Suzanne CNP ++; Armstrong, Douglas G. MD ++; Cooperman, Daniel R. MD ++; Thompson, George H. MD ++; Gilmore, Allison MD ++ (Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics)

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Alternative Therapies for Pain Management at Shock Trauma

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Patients Can Have Reiki, Music Therapy and Acupuncture in Addition to Medication The University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, known for state-of-the-art medicine and high-tech advances in patient care, is now teaming with the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine to offer some ancient, low-tech options to help patients manage their pain. These include Reiki (pronounced "ray-kee"), a Japanese energy therapy, and Chinese acupuncture. In addition, the two centers are collaborating on a study looking into the potential benefits of acupuncture for trauma patients. "Pain management in trauma patients can be challenging because many of the medications have side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, and the medicines do not always provide adequate pain relief," explains Rick ...

Frequently overlooked and rarely listened to: Music therapy in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.

World Journal of Gastroenterology — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:55:27 +0100

Authors: Rudin D To elucidate the role of music therapy in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures following the conflicting outcomes reported in two recent studies. The findings of our recent meta-analysis that examined this matter were discussed in the context of later studies. Our meta-analysis illustrated the beneficial effects of music therapy on patient anxiety levels when used as a single measure of relaxation and analgesia. Beneficial effects were also shown on analgesia and sedation requirements and procedure duration times when used as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy. These findings are in agreement with those of both studies excluded from analysis and those that followed it. Music therapy is an effective tool for stress relief and analgesia in patients undergoing gastrointestin...

Complementary therapies for cancer pain

Current Pain and Headache Reports — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:36:59 +0100

Abstract Pharmacologic treatment of pain does not always meet patients’ needs and may produce difficult side effects. Complementary therapies, which are safe, noninvasive, and generally considered to be relatively free of toxicity, may be used adjunctively with standard pain management techniques to improve outcome and reduce the need for prescription medication. Approaches such as acupuncture, massage therapy, mind-body interventions, and music therapy effectively reduce pain, enhance quality of life, and provide patients with the opportunity to participate in their own care. Such therapies have an important role in modern pain management. Content TypeJournal Article JournalCurrent Pain and Headache ReportsOnline ISSN 1534-3081Print ISSN 1531-3433 Journal Vol...

Rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson's disease

Journal of Neurology — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:42:11 +0100

Abstract Exercise for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) can improve primary and secondary symptoms and can be beneficial for patients in all stages of PD. An exercise programme should include aerobic exercise, stretching exercises and strengthening exercises. Twenty minutes of exercise three times a week is best. In addition, use of an external pacemaker, such as rhythmic sounds and music therapy, might be effective for improving gait disorder and motor performance in patients with PD. Patient education programmes provide a useful adjunct to medical therapy and are needed for early and middle disease stages in PD. Content TypeJournal Article JournalJournal of NeurologyOnline ISSN 1432-1459Print ISSN 0340-5354 Journal VolumeVolume 254 Journal IssueVolum...

Music Therapy in Pediatrics

Clinical Pediatrics — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100

This article reviews the role of music as a therapeutic modality and the future for music therapy, particularly in pediatrics. (Source: Clinical Pediatrics)

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Effects of Music Therapy on Surgical and Cancer Patients

Breast Care : Last 20 articles — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:47:47 +0100

Breast Care 2007;2:000-000 (DOI:10.1159/000105380) (Source: Breast Care : Last 20 articles)

Making interprofessional education real: a university clinic model.

Australian Health Review — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Copley JA, Allison HD, Hill AE, Moran MC, Tait JA, Day T Interprofessional education (IPE) is an emerging focus in the professional training of allied health students. To date, IPE has occurred in classroom teaching or case simulations, rather than in the provision of client services. At the University of Queensland, students in occupational therapy, speech pathology and music therapy participate in both on-campus and community-based IPE clinics conducted by university staff. These clinics are planned and implemented to promote interprofessional learning for students, and to provide integrated service provision for children and young people in the community. An adapted version of Bronstein's model of interdisciplinary collaboration is used to guide IPE processes, including tea...

Butterbur root extract and music therapy in the prevention of childhood migraine: An explorative study.

European Journal of Pain — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: Butterbur root extract and music therapy might be superior to placebo and may represent promising treatment approaches in the prophylaxis of paediatric migraine. PMID: 17659990 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Pain)

[Therapeutics] Music therapy improves symptoms in adults hospitalised with schizophrenia

Evidence-Based Mental Health — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100

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Interactive Music Therapy in Child and Family Psychiatry by Amelia Oldfield

Journal of Family Therapy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:24:15 +0100

Journal of Family Therapy Volume 29, Issue 3, Page 288-289, Aug 2007. (Source: Journal of Family Therapy)

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Creativity, identity and healing: participants' accounts of music therapy in cancer care

Health: — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100

This article reports on findings from a study of the accounts of people participating in music therapy as part of a programme of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in supportive cancer care. The article outlines the perceived effects of music therapy, which shares many characteristics with CAM therapies as well as offering a distinct contribution as a creative therapy. Hence in this article we draw on theories and writings from the sociology of CAM as well as those relating to music, healing and aesthetics in order to explore participants' accounts. The importance of identity and the role of creativity in processes of individuation are key themes emerging from the analysis.While music and creativity are often seen uncritically as resources for health and well-being, we draw atten...

Colonoscopy and the role of music therapy: How to go about an ideal protocol?

World Journal of Gastroenterology — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100

Authors: Harikumar R, Kumar S PMID: 17589914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)

An investigation of long-term effects of group music therapy on agitation levels of people with Alzheimer's Disease.

Aging and Mental Health — Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100

This study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of group music therapy on agitation manifested by nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease. A non-randomised experimental design was employed with one group receiving weekly music therapy (n = 26) and another group receiving standard nursing home care (n = 19). Agitation levels were measured five times over one year using the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (Cohen-Mansfield, J. (1989). Agitation in the elderly. In N. Billig & P. V. Rabins (Eds.), Issues in geriatric psychiatry (pp. 101-113). Basel, Switzerland: Karger). Although music therapy participants showed short-term reductions in agitation, there were no significant differences between the groups in the range, frequency, and severity of agitated behaviours manifest...

Hospitalized children's mood differences during play and music therapy

Child: Care, Health and Development — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:55:23 +0100

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