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

Horne-Thompson, Anne; Grocke, Denise

doi:10.1089/jpm.2007.0193

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“…Our searches identified one additional paper 11 which examined the effect of music therapy on pain amongst this client population and we sought to combine these findings with two relevant papers included in the original review. 12,13 Combining these studies provided a total of 245 participants randomised to music therapy and 243 participants completing the studies. Two studies were conducted in the United States 11,13 and one in Australia 12 .…”

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Music therapy for end-of-life care: An updated systematic review

2016

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Music therapy for end-of-life care: An updated systematic review

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“…It is believed that the effectiveness of this intervention modality is associated with the techniques used, which include breathing exercises, improvisation and relaxation, as well as musical stimuli which may induce physical and emotional changes 51 . The effects of music therapy for the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms are also being investigated in individuals with other medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's 52 and terminal illnesses 53 .…”

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Interventions for music performance anxiety: results from a systematic literature review

Burin¹,

Osório²

2016

Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Paulo)

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Background: Music performance anxiety (MPA) is characterised by fears related to performing music. It may result in damages to personal life and professional career, so treatment and prevention are very important. Objective: To undertake a systematic literature review on the effectiveness/efficacy of MPA interventions and to integrate these findings to those in the literature reviewed previously. Methods: We used PubMed, PsycINFO and SciELO databases and keywords music*, performance anxiety, treatment, therapy and intervention and manual research. We selected articles published between October-2002/July-2016. Results: Out of 97 articles, 23 were reviewed. Sixteen studies presented inter-group experimental design, and seven presented pre-post experimental design. The intervention modalities reviewed were cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), virtual reality exposure, biofeedback, yoga, meditation, music therapy and the Alexander technique. Although the interventions presented some indicators of efficacy in the MPA outcomes and improvement in performance quality, important methodological limitations were observed: low number of individuals and non-specific criteria for their inclusion/exclusion. This reinforces previous findings regarding methodological fragilities associated with this context. Discussion: CBT is the most frequently studied modality and with the greatest number of effectiveness indicators. The remaining modalities indicate tendencies in positive outcomes that require further and efficient investigation in more rigorous studies with greater methodological control.

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“…Review findings also alluded to the importance of organisational and individual palliative care professionals' understanding of the aims and belief in the benefits of music therapy for their patients, motivating them to be active facilitators of music therapy programmes (Hilliard, 2003;Clements-Cortes, 2004;Okomoto, 2005;Renz et al, 2005;Groen, 2007;Wlodarczyk, 2007;Horne-Thompson, 2008;Nakayama, 2009;Bradt, 2010;Leow, 2010b). The only hindering contextual mechanism reported in one study related to excessive medical interruptions of music therapy through the performance of other clinical activities (Lee, 2005).…”

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Music therapy for palliative care: A realist review

McConnell

Porter

2016

Pall Supp Care

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Tables: 1 2 Music therapy for palliative care: a realist review ABSTRACT Objectives: Music therapy has experienced a rise in demand as an adjunct therapy for symptom management among palliative care patients. We conducted a realist review of the literature to develop a greater understanding of how music therapy may benefit palliative care patients and the contextual mechanisms that promote or inhibit its successful implementation. Methods:We searched electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, Medline, and PSYCHinfo) for literature containing information on music therapy for palliative care.In keeping with a realist approach, we examined all relevant literature to develop theories which could explain how music therapy may work.Results: Forty six articles were included for the review. Music therapy had a therapeutic effect on the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual suffering of palliative care patients. We also identified programme mechanisms that help explain music therapy's therapeutic effects, along with facilitating contexts for implementation. Significance of results:Music therapy may be an effective nonpharmacological approach to managing distressing symptoms in palliative care patients. Findings also suggest group music therapy may be a cost-efficient, and effective way to support staff caring for palliative care patients. We encourage others to continue developing 3 the evidence base in order to expand our understanding of how music therapy works with the aim of informing and improving the provision of music therapy for palliative care patients.

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

Abstract: The study supports the use of music therapy to manage anxiety in terminally ill patients. Further studies are required to examine the effect of music therapy over a longer time period, as well as addressing other symptom issues.

Cited by 130 publications

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Music therapy for end-of-life care: An updated systematic review

Music therapy for end-of-life care: An updated systematic review

Interventions for music performance anxiety: results from a systematic literature review

Music therapy for palliative care: A realist review

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