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The contribution of music therapy to the process of therapeutic change for people receiving hospital care

  • Jane Edwards

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Abstract

Qualified music therapists can offer an important professional service within health care teams responding to the medical and psychosocial needs of people of all ages who are receiving care in a hospital. Music therapy interventions can address needs for relaxation, social interaction, reduction of anxiety, and creative self-expression. Music is a flexible and creative medium that lends itself gently and non-intrusively to the care and support of patients from many backgrounds and circumstances. This chapter provides introductory information on the profession of music therapy, its training, and therapeutic process.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCreating Connections Between Nursing Care and the Creaive Arts Therapies: Expanding the Concept of Holistic Care
EditorsCarole-Lynne Le Navenec, Laurel Bridges
Place of PublicationSpringfield, United States of America
PublisherCharles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd
Pages149-155
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9780398080037, 9780398075569, 0398075565, 0398075557
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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