'Song of Life': music therapy in terminally ill patients with cancer
Abstract: Objectives Music therapy (MT) holds a promising potential to meet emotional and existential needs in palliative care patients. The aim of the present pilot study was to assess the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of a novel MT intervention to improve life closure and spi...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Year: 2018, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 167-170 |
| ISSN: | 2045-4368 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001475 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001475
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| Author Notes: | Marco Warth, Jens Kessler, Josien van Kampen, Beate Ditzen and Hubert J. Bardenheuer |
| Summary: | Abstract: Objectives Music therapy (MT) holds a promising potential to meet emotional and existential needs in palliative care patients. The aim of the present pilot study was to assess the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of a novel MT intervention to improve life closure and spiritual well-being of terminally ill patients with cancer receiving palliative care. Methods: The ‘Song of Life’ (SOL) intervention was provided on two consecutive sessions containing a biographical interview and a live performance of a song with high biographical relevance to the patient in a lullaby style. Pre-to-post intervention assessments comprised brief self-report measures on life closure, well-being, stress, worry and pain. Results: 13 out of 15 patients were able to complete the protocol as intended. The chosen songs were associated with a close person, an important place or event or with a religious belief. The results showed medium-sized improvements with regard to life closure, well-being, relaxation, worry and pain. Conclusion: ‘SOL’ proved to be a feasible and highly accepted intervention for patients approaching the end of their lives. Further consideration with regard to the procedures and outcomes is necessary before implementation of a randomised trial. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 27.06.2019 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 2045-4368 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001475 |