Expanding Perspective on Music Therapy for Symptom Management in Cancer Care

Potvin, Noah; Bradt, Joke; Kesslick, Amy

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“…There is evidence that uncertainty in AYA and families also may be alleviated through social support and the expression of feelings in ways that are comfortable for AYA, such as through music and therapies. 28-31 Lastly, research with childhood cancer survivors indicates that, although uncertainty can be a source of distress, when it is well attended to, it can also be a catalyst for growth, greater awareness of life purpose, development of confidence, resilience, and optimism. 28 …”

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The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

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Background Empirically derived and tested models are necessary to develop effective, holistic interventions to improve positive health outcomes in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer, yet few exist. This paper is the second of two papers reporting on evaluation of the Resilience in Illness Model (RIM) as a predictive model to guide positive health research and practice. Objective To report the confirmatory model evaluation of the RIM. Methods A confirmatory evaluation of RIM was done using baseline data from a sample of 113 AYA aged 11 to 24 years who were undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant and enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of a behavioral intervention to enhance resilience. Data were analyzed using latent variable structural equation modeling. Results Goodness-of-fit indices supported RIM as a confirmed model and accounted for large amounts of variance in the outcomes of self-transcendence (62%) and resilience (72%), and in three of five mediators, specifically social integration (74%), courageous coping (80%), and hope-derived meaning (87%) as well as small to moderate amounts of variance in the remaining mediators of defensive coping (1%) and family environment (35%). Conclusions Findings establish the RIM as a plausible predictive framework for explaining ways AYA with cancer transcend their illness and achieve resilience resolution, and for guiding intervention studies in this population. Additional research is needed to explore RIM's transferability based on stage of illness, other chronic diseases, and cultural diversity. Implications for Practice Results support the RIM as an appropriate guide for developing and evaluating interventions to foster positive adjustment in AYA with cancer.

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The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

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“…Similarly here, the laidback and social environment of RR increased the likelihood of socialization through music consumption and production and helped to "normalize" the environment even in light of the reason all were in attendance (cf. Laiho, 2004;Potvin, Bradt, & Kesslick, 2015). As RR was intended as a complement to concurrent medicalized treatments, whether clinical or psychological, the programme provided an outlet for people to attend to the tangential needs of their well-being that they did not find in traditional medical/clinical venues (cf.…”

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“…In finding a creative outlet like the RR programme, the drummers were able to enact their agency and feel a sense of taking control back from the disease that controlled them (cf. MacMillan et al, 2012;Potvin et al, 2015). Heather proclaimed proudly that, through RR, "We're beating the cancer away!…”

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Restorative Rhythms: drumming as healing

Harmon

Arpajian

2019

World Leisure Journal

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Thirty people who were either in treatment, or in remission, from cancer and their caregivers participated in a therapeutic drumming clinic called Restorative Rhythms. As music has been proposed as a significant way to reduce stress and stimulate feelings of happiness and empowerment, it is therefore a valuable tool for coping with illnesses like cancer. Because people who are diagnosed with cancer often have trouble expressing their emotions, music can be used as an accessible channel for this necessary release. In addition to the inability to express internalized emotions derivative of the diagnosis or due to the requirements of the treatment regimen, patients often lose their sense of agency; creative expression like therapeutic drumming can help them regain their autonomy. This social, creative environment became a means to express the emotions participants were otherwise having trouble expressing, as well as a positive outlet for coming to terms with their "new normal" through music.

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“…Specific to music therapy research, patient factors that contribute to desired positive outcomes of MBMT, such as those referred to previously [ 5 ], should be investigated. Patient factors such as relationship with the therapist, level of relaxation, and level of mindfulness awareness could be investigated.…”

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“…For example, evidence of significantly decreased anxiety and depression [ 1 ], significantly improved quality-of-life [ 2 ], and shorter length of hospital stay [ 3 ], are reported via randomized control studies. Moreover, researchers elucidate the role of music therapy in cancer care support for patients, staff, and families and evidence of its effectiveness to decrease symptom distress [ 4 ], and, as well, espouse the patient factors that contribute to successful music therapy outcomes for symptom distress [ 5 ].…”

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The Development of a Mindfulness-Based Music Therapy (MBMT) Program for Women Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Lesiuk

2016

Healthcare

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Problems with attention and symptom distress are common clinical features reported by women who receive adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Mindfulness practice significantly improves attention and mindfulness programs significantly reduce symptom distress in patients with cancer, and, more specifically, in women with breast cancer. Recently, a pilot investigation of a music therapy program, built on core attitudes of mindfulness practice, reported significant benefits of enhanced attention and decreased negative mood and fatigue in women with breast cancer. This paper delineates the design and development of the mindfulness-based music therapy (MBMT) program implemented in that pilot study and includes clients’ narrative journal responses. Conclusions and recommendations, including recommendation for further exploration of the function of music in mindfulness practice are provided.

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Expanding Perspective on Music Therapy for Symptom Management in Cancer Care

Cited by 28 publications

References 34 publications

The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

The Resilience in Illness Model Part 2: Confirmatory Evaluation in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Restorative Rhythms: drumming as healing

The Development of a Mindfulness-Based Music Therapy (MBMT) Program for Women Receiving Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

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