Medical Settings

Question 1

Philosophy of Medical

Answer 1

Songwriting, singing, performing, music and imagery, music and relaxation, lyric discussion
Music interventions can be altered to meet the needs of the many different diagnoses and stages of different diagnosis
Music can provide a very effective outlet for emotional expression of those with the disease and a better understanding of the disease
Normalcy
Distract from painful medical procedures

Question 2

Medical

1 title/ author/ year/ sentence for a published study involving MT (can be sub-cat)

Answer 2

2001 Journal of Music Therapy by Waldon titled The Effect of Group Music Therapy on Mood States and Cohesiveness in Adult Oncology Patients
It is important in the healing from cancer that patients remain optimistic and this study aimed to prove that MT can positively effect mood states of patients with cancer with positive results.

Question 3

Medical

1 non-music technique and explanation of it’s clinical application for this population

Answer 3

Reframing could be used to encourage clients to see that the pain or fatigue they are feeling is just part of the disease process and the body healing itself to reduce anxiety and worry

Question 4

Medical

1 MT intervention explanation including support for its use with this population - EBP

Answer 4

Singing a client-preferred song and improvising lyrics that provide support during a medical procedure.
This intervention with this population is supported in a 2006 Journal of Music Therapy Article titled Effects of Music Therapy on Pediatric Patients’ Pain and Anxiety During Donor Site Dressing Change which proved that this intervention had no immediate affect but anxiety was proven to be reduced from middle to end. Also by self reporting relaxation and pain reduction.

Question 5

Medical

3 common goals suggested by literature - can indicate specific populations/subgroups next to diagnose specific goals

Answer 5

1. To increase relaxation during a medical procedure.
2. To increase understanding of illness
3. To increase positive mood states

Question 6

Medical

1 national organization that provides training, resources, support or funding for people with this diagnosis

Answer 6

American Cancer Society