4.7 Music Therapy in Palliative Care Flashcards
Music therapy is an integral part of PC. List four overarching methods that the music therapist uses to provide supportive care with music
replaying music of their lives
exploring new music
guided use of music (ie. relaxation)
music based gift or legacy work
List three major aims of the music therapist when providing supportive care through music
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supportive validation (ones feelings, life well lived etc)
increased self awareness to aid coping
symptom relief and relaxation
connectedness
aesthetic and spiritual experience
support expression of grief and bereavement
Studies have looked at themes that emerged from songs written by patients with the help of music therapists. List four of these
messages self reflections compliments memories imagery prayers reflect on adversity significant others pets
Music therapy can be used for children and adolescents as well as adults. List three benefits that this population has been shown to receive through the use of music therapy
alleviate distress and symptoms enhance coping with aversive procedures improve mood connection with normalcy vehicle for releasing emotions and energy connecting with family and friends identity development
Cochrane reviews have been conducted on music therapy in the areas of palliative care, oncology, and dementia care. List five benefits of music therapy
improved mood relaxation spiritual well being comfort reduced pain reduced distress reduced boredom reduced depression reduced anxiety reduced isolation provides opportunity for creativity, healing, aesthetic meaning
What is a theory relating how music alters mood?
activating neural areas associated with arousal, pleasure, dopamine production and opioid transmission
What are some theoretical rationals for pain reduction with music therapy
Alters neural components of pain sensation
Cognitive and emotional changes aligned with increased self awareness thereby altering meaning and perception of pain.
