The Effect of Music Therapy on the Spirituality of Persons in an In-Patient Hospice Unit as Measured by Self-Report

Wlodarczyk, Natalie

doi:10.1093/jmt/44.2.113

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“…Because many people facing the end of life often request spiritual/religious music, Wlodarczyk (41) investigated the effect of music therapy on the spirituality of people in an in-patient hospice unit. Participants ( n = 10) were adults newly admitted to the in-patient hospice house; they were able to complete a questionnaire and respond verbally, and to consent to participate in the study.…”

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Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: a Review of the Empirical Data

Hilliard

2005

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Although music therapy is an established allied health profession and is used with increasing frequency in the treatment of those with a terminal illness, there is a real dearth of empirical research literature supporting the use of music therapy in end-of-life care. This article reviews the empirical studies found in the literature and documents the emergence of an evidenced-based approach to the use of music therapy in hospice and palliative care. A total of 11 studies are reviewed; of these, six show significant differences supporting the use of music therapy in this area. Dependent variables positively affected by music therapy include pain, physical comfort, fatigue and energy, anxiety and relaxation, time and duration of treatment, mood, spirituality and quality of life. Guidelines for future research are considered, and variables that need to be controlled are presented. The need to create an evidence-based approach to hospice and palliative care music therapy is articulated, and future researchers are empowered to continue to conduct investigations among this population.

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Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: a Review of the Empirical Data

Hilliard

2005

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…7,[9][10][11] Studies published after the most recent reviews as well as interpretive research provide further support that music therapy improves quality of life, specifically in terms of psychophysiological issues such as anxiety, pain, and shortness of breath as well as spirituality. [12][13][14][15] Interpretive research describes patients and families experience music and music therapy as providing ways to remain connected to self and others, a means for expression, and a way to stimulate reminiscence and life review. [16][17][18] Because of the important role of family members in the care of the dying, family satisfaction is also seen as an important component of quality end of life care.…”

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Music Therapy Is Associated With Family Perception of More Spiritual Support and Decreased Breathing Problems in Cancer Patients Receiving Hospice Care

Burns

Perkins

Tong

et al. 2015

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

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Context: Music therapy is a common discretionary service offered within hospice; however, there are critical gaps in understanding the effects of music therapy on hospice quality indicators, such as family satisfaction with care. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine whether music therapy affected family perception of patients' symptoms and family satisfaction with hospice care. Methods: A retrospective, cross sectional analysis of electronic medical records from 10,534 cancer patients cared for between 2006-2010 by a large national hospice. Logistic regression was used to estimate the effect of music therapy using propensity scores to adjust for non-random assignment. Results: Overall, those receiving music therapy had higher odds of being female, having longer length of stay, and receiving more services other than music therapy, and lower odds of being married/partnered or receiving home care. Family satisfaction data were available for 1495 (14%) and were more likely available if the patient received music therapy (16% vs 12%, p<.01). There were no differences in patient pain, anxiety, or overall satisfaction with care between those receiving music therapy vs not. Patients who received music therapy were more likely to report discussions about spirituality (OR=1.59, p=.01), marginally less trouble breathing (OR = 0.77, p=.06), and marginally more likely to receive the right amount of spiritual support (OR = 1.59, p=.06). Conclusions: Music therapy was associated with perceptions of meaningful spiritual support and less trouble breathing. The results provide preliminary data for a prospective trial to optimize MT interventions for integration into clinical practice.

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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 the Spirituality of Persons in an In-Patient Hospice Unit as Measured by Self-Report

Cited by 71 publications

References 49 publications

Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: a Review of the Empirical Data

Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: a Review of the Empirical Data

Music Therapy Is Associated With Family Perception of More Spiritual Support and Decreased Breathing Problems in Cancer Patients Receiving Hospice Care

Music therapy for palliative care: A realist review

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