Music therapy in palliative care: current perspectives
- 1 March 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in International Journal of Palliative Nursing
- Vol. 8 (3), 130-136
- https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2002.8.3.10249
Abstract
As the music therapy profession has developed internationally over the last 25years, so has its role in palliative care. Music is a highly versatile and dynamic therapeutic modality, lending itself to a variety of music therapy techniques used to benefit both those living with life-threatening illnesses and their family members and caregivers. This article will give a broad overview of the historical roots of music therapy and introduce the techniques that are employed in current practice. By combining a review of mainstream music therapy practice involving musical improvisation, songwriting and receptive/recreational techniques with case material from my own experience, this article aims to highlight the potential music therapy holds as an effective holistic practice for palliative care, whatever the care setting.Keywords
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