Despite the availability of effective treatments for substance use disorders, engaging people in treatment remains a challenge. This clinical study describes a 7-week trial of music therapy as an adjunct to group cognitive behaviour therapy with the aim of increasing patient engagement in a private hospital open group programme. Lire plus
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[ANGLAIS PDF] Can music therapy engage patients in group cognitive behaviour therapy for substance abuse treatment? » by Libby Flynn (Gleadhill)
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[ANGLAIS PDF] « It’s like mixing paint »: Songwriting alternative gender cultures with young people as an ‘after-queer’ methodology
This paper conceptualises songwriting as an ‘after-queer’ approach for exploring notions of gender and sexuality with young people. The article draws on songs created by seven groups of young people in music-based workshops which took place in schools with participants aged between 14–17. lire plus -
[ANGLAIS PDF] Music therapy song repertoire for children with autism spectrum disorder: A descriptive analysis by treatment areas, song types, and presentation styles
The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify the song types, presentation styles, and song repertoire utilized within specific treatment areas with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). lire le pdf -
[ANGLAIS] Giving Voice to Service User Choice: Music Therapy as an Anti-Oppressive Practice » by Sue Baines
Societal structures create and maintain disparities between persons of dominant and non-dominant status affecting all aspects of the community including healthcare service delivery. Music therapists as healthcare providers have a responsibility to explore ways that social justice approaches can address and mitigate discrimination in …read more -
[ANGLAIS PDF] MUSIC AND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN: AROUSAL, EMOTIONS, AND PLEASURE EDITED BY : Mark Reybrouck, Tuomas Eerola and Piotr Podlipniak
PUBLISHED IN : Frontiers in Psychology and Frontiers in NeuroscienceMusic impinges upon the body and the brain. As such, it has significant inductive power which relies both on innate dispositions and acquired mechanisms and competencies. The processes are partly autonomous and partly deliberate, and interrelations between several levels of processing are becoming clearer with accumulating new …read more -
[ANGLAIS] Music Therapy for Seniors at End-of-Life: Literature Review and a Preliminary Randomized Feasibility Study
Background Music therapy (MT) is part of the care plan in many end-of-life (EOL) settings, though several authors remain cautious about its effectiveness to improve EOL symptoms and patient well-being. Objective Our primary goal was to design and test the feasibility of a clinical trial protocol that would address the main critiques of MT -
[ANGLAIS PDF] The use of a music therapy choir to reduce depression and improve quality of life in older adults – A randomized control trial
Depression in older adults is prevalent and often undiagnosed and untreated.This study sought to assess if participation in a music therapy choir intervention could reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life and cognitive functioning in older adults. In this mixed method study, 40 participants were assessed pre- and … LIRE PLUS -
[Anglais] (2011) « Music therapy support groups for cancer patients and caregivers » by Abbey Dvorak
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of participation in music therapy support groups (MTSG) on physical, psychological, and social functioning of cancer patients and caregivers. Participants were 24 cancer patients and 17 caregivers randomly assigned to experimental (n=21) or wait-list control (n=20) groups. All participants completed the Music Therapy Support Group Assessment Form (MTSG-AF) beforehand to provide demographic information and music preferences. The primary dependent variables were mood, coping, social support, and quality of life as measured by the Profile of Mood States (POMS) (Lire plus) -
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2011 Conference Research Poster Session
AbstractsImmediate Effects of Music Therapy on Fatigue in Hospitalized Patients Recovering from a Bone Marrow TransplantDan 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
