2011 Conference Research Poster Session
Abstracts
Immediate Effects of Music Therapy on Fatigue in Hospitalized Patients Recovering from a Bone Marrow Transplant
Dan Andersen, Sarah E. Pitts & Michael J. Silverman (University of Minnesota)
Abstract Background: Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death for adults in the United States. While many patients complete chemotherapy and radiation as part of cancer treatment, some patients also undergo a bone marrow transplant. Due to the invasiveness of this procedure, physiological and psychological symptoms and side effects can be intense and often result in extreme fatigue. More