Resources & references

An online destination for discovery & deeper understanding.

Check back often as we add more resources.

The purpose of our database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele.  We therefore propose a selection of pertinent references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world. 

Language
Type of reference
Clients
Format

If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact us so we can help.

If you have references to propose that we could add to our database, please use this Resource Sharing Form.

14 results
Music Therapy in the Psychosocial Treatment of Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2020
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Friederike Köhler, Zoe-Sofia Martin, Ruth-Susanne Hertrampf, Christine Gäbel, Jens Kessler, Beate Ditzen, Marco Warth
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Frontiers in Psychology
Keywords
Research article
Hospital
Palliative Care Center
Anxiety
Cancer
Depression
Pain management
Psychosocial needs
Quality of life
Spirituality
Stress management
Medical care
Mental health
Adults

This research article reviewed existing studies to evaluate the efficacy of music therapy in supporting adults going through cancer treatment. The results showed that music therapy was effective in improving psychosocial wellbeing, pain management, and enhancing quality of life.

Read the full article
The spiritual meaning of pre-loss music therapy to bereaved caregivers of advanced cancer patients
2009
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Lucanne Magill
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Palliative and Supportive Care
Keywords
Research article
Bereavement and grief
Cancer
Palliative care
Empowerment
Emotional expression
Spirituality
Self-awareness
Caregiving
Medical care
Mental health
Adults
Elderly

The aim of this study was to learn how music therapy sessions, held prior to the death of a loved one, impact spirituality in surviving caregivers of advanced cancer patients. Pre-loss music therapy can potentially assist caregivers during times of bereavement, as they retain memories of joy and empowerment, rather than memories of pain and distress, and find meaning through transcendence.

Read the abstract of the scientific article