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Wilfrid Laurier University - PhD in Music
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Wilfrid University - PhD in Music

Located in Ontario (Canada), Wilfrid Laurier University offers the PhD program in Music - option music therapy. 

Without a song or a dance what are we?
2023
Author
Hayley Antipas
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Aged Care Today (Autumn 2023)

This magazine article advocates for more music therapy access and services in residential facilities for older adults in Australia. The text lists potential benefits for residents and older adults. 

World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT)
Language
English
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World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT)

The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is an international non-for-profit organization bringing together music therapy associations and individuals interested in developing and promoting music therapy globally through the exchange of information, collaboration among professionals, and actions. Founded in 1985 in Genoa, Italy, it is the only worldwide professional organization representing music therapy in many areas of the world. The members of the Federation are music therapy organizations, training programs, certified music therapists, music therapy students, and individuals associated with music therapy. WFMT is an international body, with officers, commissioners, and regional liaisons in all regions of the world.

​​The Effects of Music on Pain: A Meta-Analysis
2016
Author
Jin Hyung Lee
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Music Therapy

The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine published RCT studies investigating the effect of music on pain. Analysis of the 97 included studies revealed that music interventions had statistically significant effects in decreasing pain, emotional distress from pain, anesthetic use, opioid intake, non-opioid intake, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and respiration rate. Conclusion: music interventions may provide an effective complementary approach for the relief of acute, procedural, and cancer/chronic pain in the medical setting.