Effectiveness of Group Music Therapy in a Psychiatric Hospital: A Randomized Pilot Study of Treatment Outcome

Individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric care (n = 32) were randomized to receive either brief music therapy or group therapy that constitutes the current standard of care (SOC), and completed measures of depression, mood, quality of life (QOL), and hope pre- and post-intervention. Group dynamics...

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Published in:International journal of group psychotherapy 2016-10, Vol.66 (4), p.592-617
Main Authors: Deatrich, Kate G., Prout, Maurice F., Boyer, Bret A., Yoder, Stephanie E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical outcomes
Effectiveness
Emotions
Group dynamics
Group therapy
Hospitalization
Mental disorders
Mental health services
Music
Music therapy
Pilot projects
Quality of life
Residential institutions
Therapists
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Summary:Individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric care (n = 32) were randomized to receive either brief music therapy or group therapy that constitutes the current standard of care (SOC), and completed measures of depression, mood, quality of life (QOL), and hope pre- and post-intervention. Group dynamics were evaluated by the therapists. Results indicate that significantly more patients in the music therapy group showed an increase in QOL than those in the SOC group. Regarding group dynamics, the music groups scored significantly higher on conflict and significantly lower on avoidance. Results of this study suggest that group music therapy in inpatient psychiatric settings may be as effective as SOC groups, more effective at impacting QOL, and more effective for particular diagnostic populations. Further research is needed to fully understand the impact of music therapy in this setting.
ISSN:0020-7284
1943-2836
DOI:10.1080/00207284.2016.1190239