Music therapy in palliative medicine

A partnership between The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and The Cleveland Music School Settlement has resulted in music therapy becoming a standard part of the care in our palliative medicine inpatient unit. This paper describes a music therapy program and its impact on patients, their families, and s...

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Published in:Supportive care in cancer 2001-05, Vol.9 (3), p.156-161
Main Authors: GALLAGHER, Lisa M, HUSTON, Molly J, NELSON, Kristine A, WALSH, Declan, STEELE, Anita Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Humans
Medical sciences
Music therapy
Music Therapy - methods
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Ohio
Other treatments
Palliative care
Palliative Care - methods
Palliative Care - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Program Evaluation
Relaxation Therapy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Terminal Care - methods
Terminal Care - psychology
Treatment. General aspects
Tumors
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Summary:A partnership between The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and The Cleveland Music School Settlement has resulted in music therapy becoming a standard part of the care in our palliative medicine inpatient unit. This paper describes a music therapy program and its impact on patients, their families, and staff. A service delivery model is suggested for implementation and integration of music therapy within palliative medicine. Specific music therapy interventions, evaluation and documentation techniques are also mentioned. A description of patient and family responses to music therapy, staff satisfaction, and effectiveness of interventions is presented.
ISSN:0941-4355
1433-7339
DOI:10.1007/s005200000189