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Music therapy in palliative medicine.

L M Gallagher1, M J Huston, K A Nelson

  • 1The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Center, Ohio 44195, USA.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|June 13, 2001
PubMed
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Music therapy is now standard care in palliative medicine, improving patient, family, and staff experiences. This program offers a model for integrating music therapy into palliative care settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care Medicine
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Music Therapy

Background:

  • Palliative medicine focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Music therapy is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a music therapy program implemented in a palliative medicine inpatient unit.
  • To evaluate the impact of music therapy on patients, families, and staff.
  • To propose a service delivery model for integrating music therapy into palliative care.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative partnership between a medical institution and a music school facilitated program development.
  • The program involved specific music therapy interventions, evaluation, and documentation techniques.

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  • Patient, family, and staff responses were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Music therapy was successfully integrated as a standard component of care.
    • The program positively impacted patients, their families, and healthcare staff.
    • Specific interventions demonstrated effectiveness in the palliative care setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Music therapy can be effectively integrated into palliative medicine inpatient units.
    • The developed service delivery model can guide implementation in similar settings.
    • Music therapy offers significant benefits for patients, families, and staff in palliative care.