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GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program: Scientific Research Projects 30 Jul 2010

A letter of inquiry is required before submission of a full application. Inquiries must be received by no later than Oct. 1. If the project is recommended for further consideration, the applicant will be invited to submit a full application in early November. Full applications will be due within approximately four weeks of notification and grant awards will be announced in March 2011. Scientific Research Projects: $20,000 Maximum Award The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program awards grants to organizations and individuals to support research on the impact of music on the human condition. Examples might include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition and healing, as well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals and the creative process underlyin...

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The Efficacy of Music Therapy. 29 Jul 2010

Authors: Wakim JH, Smith S, Guinn C Undergoing a procedure that requires anesthesia can be anxiety provoking. Anxiety is associated with increases in heart rate and blood pressure and other changes that can have a negative impact preoperatively; during the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia; and postoperatively. Music therapy is a nonpharmalogical intervention that has the ability to reduce anxiety levels in some patients. This review presents research studies that have been conducted on the effects of music therapy for patients in different clinical settings. In general, the majority of the published articles reviewed revealed that listening to music was beneficial to the patient no matter the setting. Offering a music selection to patients before anesthesia co...

Effectiveness of group music intervention against agitated behavior in elderly persons with dementia 28 Jul 2010

This study explored the effectiveness of group music intervention against agitated behavior in elderly persons with dementia.This was an experimental study using repeated measurements. Subjects were elderly persons who suffered from dementia and resided in nursing facilities. In total, 104 participants were recruited by permuted block randomization and of the 100 subjects who completed this study, 49 were in the experimental group and 51 were in the control group. The experimental group received a total of twelve 30-min group music intervention sessions, conducted twice a week for six consecutive weeks, while the control group participated in normal daily activities. In order to measure the effectiveness of the therapeutic sessions, assessments were conducted before the intervention, at th...

Music in surgical abortion care: a randomized controlled pilot study 24 Jul 2010

To investigate the effect of music therapy as an adjunct to localÃÂ analgesia on pain and anxiety during first trimester surgical (aspiration)ÃÂ abortion. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot study comparing: (1) music therapy via headphones in addition to local analgesia (pre-procedural oral ibuprofen and a paracervical block) versus (2) local analgesia only. Primary outcomes included pain and anxiety assessed with 11-point verbal analogue scales (VAS) at five time points. Secondary outcomes included patient satisfaction (four-point Likert scale) and self-perceived coping ability (11-point VAS, 0=did not cope well at all; 10=coped extremely well). We conducted mixed effects regression analyses to compare trends in pain and anxiety as well as scores at individual time points. (Source:...

The Efficacy of Music Therapy 24 Jul 2010

Undergoing a procedure that requires anesthesia can be anxiety provoking. Anxiety is associated with increases in heart rate and blood pressure and other changes that can have a negative impact preoperatively; during the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia; and postoperatively. Music therapy is a nonpharmalogical intervention that has the ability to reduce anxiety levels in some patients. This review presents research studies that have been conducted on the effects of music therapy for patients in different clinical settings. In general, the majority of the published articles reviewed revealed that listening to music was beneficial to the patient no matter the setting. Offering a music selection to patients before anesthesia could enhance its positive effect. Periane...

Effects of music therapy in the treatment of children with delayed speech development - results of a pilot study 20 Jul 2010

Conclusions: This study suggests that music therapy may have a measurable effect on the speech development of children through the treatment's interactions with fundamental aspects of speech development, including the ability to form and maintain relationships and prosodic abilities. Thus, music therapy may provide a basic and supportive therapy for children with delayed speech development. Further studies should be conducted to investigate the mechanisms of these interactions in greater depth.Trial registration: The trial is registered in the German clinical trials register; Trial-No.: DRKS00000343 (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

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Music therapy for acquired brain injury 12 Jul 2010

Acquired brain injury can result in problems with movement, language, sensation, thinking or emotion. Any of these may severely reduce a survivor's quality of life. Many innovative therapy techniques have been developed to help recover lost functions and to prevent depression. Music therapy involves using music to aid rehabilitation. Specific treatments may include the use of rhythmic stimulation to aid movement and walking, singing to address speaking and voice quality, listening to music to reduce pain and the use of music improvisations to address emotional needs and enhance a sense of wellbeing. We identified and included seven studies (involving 184 participants) in this review, all of which were carried out by a trained music therapist. The results suggest that rhythmic auditory stim...

Music therapy for acquired brain injury. 9 Jul 2010

CONCLUSIONS: RAS may be beneficial for gait improvement in people with stroke. These results are encouraging, but more RCTs are needed before recommendations can be made for clinical practice. More research is needed to examine the effects of music therapy on other outcomes in people with ABI. PMID: 20614449 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Music Therapy Has Some Benefits in Stroke Recovery (CME/CE) 9 Jul 2010

Two small clinical trials found that one type of music therapy (MedPage Today) -- rhythmic auditory stimulation -- improved gait in patients who had suffered a recent stroke, according to a Cochrane review. (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)

Stroke Rehabilitation And Music Therapy 6 Jul 2010

Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. A few small trials also suggest a wider role for music in recovery from brain injury. More than 20 million people suffer strokes each year. Many patients acquire brain injuries that affect their movement and language abilities, which results in significant loss of quality of life. Music therapists are trained in techniques that stimulate brain functions and aim to improve outcomes for patients... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Rhythm of life: Music shows potential in stroke rehabilitation 5 Jul 2010

(Wiley-Blackwell) Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. A few small trials also suggest a wider role for music in recovery from brain injury. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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[Psychosocial interventions and caregiver support.] 22 Jun 2010

Authors: HÃÂÃÂ¼ll M, Wernher I Despite an increasing number of trials on the effects of psychosocial interventions in dementia, recommendations concerning these interventions are still based on limited evidence. The S3 dementia guidelines, initiated by the German associations of psychiatry and neurology (DGPPN and DGN), suggest the use of procedures including reality orientation, reminiscence, and cognitive stimulation at recommendation level C. Occupational therapy (including caregiver education), physical activation and music therapy are also suggested at recommendation level C. On a higher level of recommendation (level B), structured support of the caregiver is recommended. Based on the German healthcare system and depending on local structures, this may be offered at the medical of...

Anxiety in Pregnancy 19 Jun 2010

Pregnancy can be both an exciting and worrying time for parents-to-be. Pregnant women experience a range of physical and emotional changes, all of which may trigger anxiety. Fear of the unknown, stress, feelings of insecurity over work or money, and daily pressures add to hormonal changes during pregnancy and may make women feel overwhelmed. Couple this with the constant worry over the baby’s health, and anxiety becomes a real possibility. Boston-area researchers looked at the rates of detection and treatment of maternal anxiety by obstetricians during pregnancy and at six weeks postpartum. They screened nearly 500 women and compared the results with each woman’s medical records. More than 20 percent of tested positive for an anxiety disorder, depressive symptoms, or both prena...

For Better Health - Please Don't Stop The Music! 16 Jun 2010

Musicians say music soothes the soul; health researchers believe music heals the sick. There's a growing field of health care professionals who use melodies to promote relaxation, treat depression, and relieve anxiety and stress. Music therapy is also used to improve coordination skills, enhance the well-being of people who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia, help hearing and speech problems, and complement the treatment of cancer and neurological disorders... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Effects of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration 31 May 2010

Abstract: Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are commonly used for diagnosing, treating, and following up after treatment for blood disorders and solid tumors. For adults, the infiltration of local anesthesia at the biopsy site has been used as the principal form of analgesia for bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. Pain relief during these procedures is often incomplete, especially during aspiration of the bone marrow, and pain is likely to contribute to patient anxiety. Researchers at the Tabriz Hematology and Oncology Center in Iran conducted a study to quantify and evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy interventions on pain and anxiety control for 100 patients undergoing bone marrow biopsy and aspiration. Participants in the study were randomly assigned to one of two groups: one gro...

Perioperative Integrative Nursing Therapy Program 31 May 2010

The purpose of the Perioperative Integrative Nursing Therapy Program is to utilize the integrative techniques of Reiki and music therapy to reduce stress and create a healing environment for patients, families and staff. In the perioperative arena, patients experiencing fear, anxiety, and stress related to surgery may require analgesics and anxiolytic medications causing less participation in their healing process which may result in an increased length of stay. Family members also experience elevated levels of fear, anxiety, and stress, especially when witnessing their loved one's in distress. If fear, anxiety and stress continue, insomnia, poor appetite, depression and potential health risks can result. Stressors for health care providers in the perioperative area may include high patien...

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National Study of an Early Parenting Intervention: Implementation Differences on Parent and Child Outcomes 24 May 2010

This study further highlights the potential for music therapy as an early parenting intervention, and the need for more rigorous evaluations in this field. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11121-010-0181-6Authors Jan M. Nicholson, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Melbourne VIC AustraliaDonna Berthelsen, Queensland University of Technology Centre for Learning Innovation Brisbane QLD AustraliaKate E. Williams, Playground Queensland Sing & Grow Brisbane QLD AustraliaVicky Abad, Playground Queensland Sing & Grow Brisbane QLD Australia Journal Prevention ScienceOnline ISSN 1573-6695Print ISSN 1389-4986 (Source: Prevention Science)

MusicÃ¢ÂÂs relevance for pediatric cancer patients: a constructivist and mosaic research approach 27 Apr 2010

Conclusions Health professionals should consider ways to assist parents who are often using music to support children with cancer. Hospitals can promote pediatric cancer patientsÃ¢ÂÂ resilience by providing music-based support services, including music therapy, and reducing unwanted stressful sounds. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-010-0879-9Authors Clare OÃ¢ÂÂCallaghan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne AustraliaAnnette Baron, Monash ChildrenÃ¢ÂÂs Melbourne AustraliaPhilippa Barry, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne AustraliaBeth Dun, Royal ChildrenÃ¢ÂÂs Hospital Melbourne Australia Journal Supportive Care in CancerOnline ISSN 1433-7339Print ISSN 0941-4355 (Source: Supportive Care in Cancer)

Controlling Memory Impairment in Elderly Adults Using Virtual Reality Memory Training: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study 16 Apr 2010

Conclusions . The authors suggest that VRMT may improve memory function in elderly adults by enhancing focused attention. (Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair)

Music Therapy to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children With Cancer Undergoing Lumbar Puncture: A Randomized Clinical Trial 12 Apr 2010

A nonpharmacological method can be an alternative or complement to analgesics.The aim of this study was to evaluate if music medicine influences pain and anxiety in children undergoing lumbar punctures. A randomized clinical trial was used in 40 children (aged 7-12 years) with leukemia, followed by interviews in 20 of these participants. The participants were randomly assigned to a music group (n = 20) or control group (n = 20). The primary outcome was pain scores and the secondary was heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation measured before, during, and after the procedure. Anxiety scores were measured before and after the procedure. Interviews with open-ended questions were conducted in conjunction with the completed procedures. The results showed lower pain sc...

Music therapy fails dyslexics: No link between dyslexia and a lack of musical ability, study finds 10 Apr 2010

There is no link between a lack of musical ability and dyslexia. Moreover, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted, according to scientists in Belgium. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Music Therapy Fails Dyslexic Readers 9 Apr 2010

Music Therapy Fails Dyslexic Readers 9 Apr 2010

There is no link between a lack of musical ability and dyslexia. Moreover, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted, according to scientists in Belgium writing in the current issue of the International of Journal of Arts and Technology. Cognitive neuroscientist JosÃÂÃÂ© Morais of the Free University of Brussels and colleagues point out that research into dyslexia has pointed to a problem with how the brain processes sounds and how dyslexic readers manipulate the sounds from which words are composed, the phonemes, consciously and intentionally... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

No Link Between Dyslexia and Lack of Musical Ability 8 Apr 2010

Music therapy fails dyslexics - There is no link between dyslexia and a lack of musical ability. (Source: Disabled World)

Music therapy fails dyslexics 7 Apr 2010

(Inderscience Publishers) There is no link between a lack of musical ability and dyslexia. Moreover, attempts to treat dyslexia with music therapy are unwarranted, according to scientists in Belgium writing in the current issue of the International of Journal of Arts and Technology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

The psychophysiological effects of music therapy in intensive care units. 31 Mar 2010

This article reviews the evidence for using music therapy with young people who are supported by mechanical ventilation. The author argues that music therapy is essential for developing a holistic approach focusing on the developmental level of a child or young person, as well as being an inexpensive, non-pharmacological, non-invasive therapy, with significant physiological and psychological benefits. She argues that more research is needed in this area to develop a sound evidence base on which guidelines to inform practice could be based. PMID: 20426353 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Paediatric Nursing)

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The Art of Comfort Care 26 Feb 2010

Nursing care is an art that is multidimensional, complex, and essential. Nurses provide a magnitude of interventions for patients, ranging from caring for the intubated patient on a multitude of medications to caring for the patient receiving immunizations. Comfort should be our first and last consideration when caring for patients. It is an important aspect of care and provides strength and allows for optimal function, therefore increasing the quality of life. Comfort care should be delivered at all phases of illness but becomes especially important at end of life. This presentation will discuss Swanson's Structure of Caring and how this model applies not only to nursing care but can also be used by other disciplines. The many dimensions of caring will be identified, including the utiliza...

Music Therapy Gives Voice to the Voiceless 21 Feb 2010

Patients who can't talk learn to express themselves through singing [Read more] (Source: ScienceNOW)

Music in Medicine? 5 Feb 2010

The holiday season is finally over! Not to be a complete Grinch, but I am more than happy to see all the tinsel and reindeer and artificial snow come down from the halls of our hospital. Whether all that holiday ornamentation actually belongs in a hospital is fodder for a difference essay, but the part that IÃ¢ÂÂm most glad about is that the piped-in music has stopped. Every morning, for two long months, when I slogged into the hospital to make rounds on my ill patients, I had to suffer the repeating loop of Christmas music on my way to the elevators. ItÃ¢ÂÂs not necessarily that I dislike holiday musicÃ¢ÂÂthough these renditions were definitely not Grammy finalistsÃ¢ÂÂbut that I didnÃ¢ÂÂt want someone elseÃ¢ÂÂs music forced into my head. Music is intensely personal. Unlike the art that adorns t...

Music therapy effects on the quality of life and the blood pressure of hypertensive patients 19 Jan 2010

FUNDAMENTO: A hipertensÃÂ£o arterial (HA) ÃÂ© uma doenÃÂ§a de massa, com conseqÃÂ¼ÃÂªncias para o aparelho cardiocirculatÃÂ³rio, pois suas complicaÃÂ§ÃÂµes elevam as taxas de morbi-mortalidade. Controlar a pressÃÂ£o arterial (PA) diminui complicaÃÂ§ÃÂµes e pode preservar a qualidade de vida (QV) dos pacientes. Estudos mostram os efeitos positivos da mÃÂºsica como coadjuvante no tratamento de diversas patologias. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da musicoterapia na QV e no controle da PA de pacientes hipertensos. MÃÂTODOS: Realizou-se um ensaio clÃÂnico controlado que avaliou pacientes de ambos os sexos, maiores que 50 anos, HA estÃÂ¡gio 1, em uso de medicaÃÂ§ÃÂ£o, matriculados em serviÃÂ§o multiprofissional para tratamento da HA. Divididos em grupos experimental (GE) e controle (GC). O GE, alÃÂ©m do tratamento c...

Can Mozart help early babies? 11 Jan 2010

Conclusion This small crossover study has found that exposure to music by Mozart seems to reduce the expenditure of energy for healthy premature babies at rest. The researchers speculate that this may be the reason behind the findings from another study that music can lead to weight gain in premature infants, but they have not actually measured weight gain in this group of children. Also, comments in the press suggest that the repetitive melodies in MozartÃ¢ÂÂs music might make it better than Beethoven, Bach or Bartok, but the researchers did not compare Mozart with other composers or other types of music. Another possible source of error could lie in the fact that this was a crossover trial, which by definition exposes the same individual to both experimental and control conditions. As suc...

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After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 11 Jan 2010

Title: After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid SpeechCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 11 Jan 2010

Title: After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid SpeechCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/11/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Hearing General)

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 8 Jan 2010

Toddlers exposed to musical activities were more communicative, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Cochlear Implants (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Therapy aids cochlear implant of toddlers 8 Jan 2010

HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- An Israeli researcher says music therapy can help toddlers with cochlear implants acquire speech. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy 7 Jan 2010

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa... (Source: Rehabilitation News From Medical News Today)

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Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy 7 Jan 2010

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa. Some infants who are born with impaired hearing and who cannot benefit from hearing aids are likely to gain 90% normal hearing ability by undergoing a cochlear implantation procedure... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process 7 Jan 2010

Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process 5 Jan 2010

(University of Haifa) Music therapy can assist in the speech acquisition process in toddlers who have undergone cochlear implantation, as revealed in a new study by Dr. Dikla Kerem of the University of Haifa. The study was carried out in Israel as a doctoral thesis for Aalborg University in Denmark (supervised by Prof. Tony Wigram) and presented at a "Brain, Therapy and Crafts" conference at the University of Haifa. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Observatory: Suppressing Tinnitus With Music Therapy 4 Jan 2010

Researchers have developed a novel approach to treat ringing in the ears that accompanies noise-related hearing loss. (Source: NYT > Health)

Music therapy for tinnitus hope 28 Dec 2009

Personalised music therapy may help cut noise levels experienced by people who suffer from tinnitus, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

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Notched Music Therapy May Diminish Tinnitus (CME/CE) 28 Dec 2009

Listening to music from which certain frequencies have been removed may ease tinnitus, which affects about 10 million people in the U.S., researchers say. (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Study says tailored music therapy can ease tinnitus 28 Dec 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Study Says Tailored Music Therapy Can Ease Tinnitus 28 Dec 2009

Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Study aims to hit right note for mental health therapy 21 Dec 2009

A LANDMARK study into how music therapy can assist children and young people with severe mental health problems is shortly to begin in the North. (Source: The Irish Times - Health)

Receptive music therapy and salivary histamine secretion 18 Dec 2009

Conclusion It can be concluded that saliva is an appropriate medium for histamine measurements during music exposure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationDOI 10.1007/s00011-009-0145-0Authors A. Kejr, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut fÃÂ¼r Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyC. Gigante, Universidad de AlcalÃÂ¡ Escuela EnfermerÃÂa y FisioterapÃÂa Madrid SpainV. Hames, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut fÃÂ¼r Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyC. Krieg, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut fÃÂ¼r Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyJ. Mages, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda Institut fÃÂ¼r Umwelt und Gesundheit and FB:Oe Fulda GermanyN. KÃÂ¶nig, University of Applied Sciences HS Fulda ...

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World Federation of Music Therapy 15 Dec 2009

The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT), established in 1985, aims to represent professional associations and individuals interested in promoting music therapy across the globe. WFMT is ÃÂdedicated to promoting and developing music therapy as an art and science internationally.ÃÂ The website has a Frequently Asked Questions section about music therapy, details of the elected Council and WFMT members, and a blog with postings from eight regions across the world. Video profiles are available to view to offer a perspective on music therapy in the following regions: North America, Australia/New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa, Western Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, Latin America and Europe. (Source: Latest Internet resources added to Intute: Health and LifenSciences nursing gateway)

'Landmark' trial for music therapy in children's mental health 6 Dec 2009

QueenÃ¢ÂÂs University Belfast is to play a major role in the biggest trial ever conducted to investigate how music therapy can help children and young people with severe mental health problems. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

A Soulful Song: Music Therapy In Hospice Care 2 Dec 2009

Add guitars and other musical instruments to the tools caregivers can use to help patients in hospice care. That's what University of Alabama senior Sarah Pitts found when she brought her music therapy skills to patients in Hospice of West Alabama. "We've gotten a lot of encouraging comments from families," says Pitts, a music therapy major from Memphis, Tenn. "Sometimes families who hear us say, 'Can you come and play a song or two?' Even one session with a music therapist can reduce pain and anxiety in this setting... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Acupuncture combined with music therapy for treatment of 30 cases of cerebral palsy. 30 Nov 2009

CONCLUSION: The therapy of acupuncture plus music gained better therapeutic effect on cerebral palsy than simple acupuncture, which provided new thoughts for treating the disease by comprehensive therapies. PMID: 20112480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

Acupuncture and reflexology for insomnia: a feasibility study. 29 Nov 2009

This study has demonstrated the feasibility of conducting an RCT on the effect of acupuncture and reflexology in primary insomnia using PSQI as the primary outcome measure. Modifications for a more rigorous study design have been discussed. Results from such a study would address the lack of high-quality evidence for the effectiveness of such therapies. PMID: 19942722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acupuncture in Medicine : journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society)

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Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia that informal carers might try or access: a systematic review 26 Nov 2009

To review non-drug treatments for dementia; to provide a source of evidence for informal carers who want ideas about non-drug approaches for dementia, that they might try or that they could try to access. The systematic review addresses: what non-drug treatments work and what do they work for? What non-drug treatments might work and what for? What non-drug treatments do not work?Literature searches of seven electronic databases (AMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PSYCINFO, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews and DARE) were carried out in November 2007 using the following search terms (or derivatives): dementia/Alzheimer's AND Review AND non-drug therapies and aimed at finding systematic reviews.Thirty-three reviews were identified; 25 were judged to be high or good quality. Studies within t...

Music Therapy Can Be Good for the Heart 24 Nov 2009

Harvard Health Letters Music can make you laugh or cry, rile you up or calm you down. Some say it's good for the soul. It just might be good for the heart, too. Make no mistake -- daily doses of Mozart won't clean out your arteries or fix a faulty... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Do dopaminergic gene polymorphisms affect mesolimbic reward activation of music listening response? Therapeutic impact on Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) 15 Nov 2009

Summary: Using fMRI, Menon and Levitin clearly found for the first time that listening to music strongly modulates activity in a network of mesolimbic structures involved in reward processing including the nucleus accumbens (NAc) and the ventral tegmental area (VTA), as well as the hypothalamus, and insula, which are thought to be involved in regulating autonomic and physiological responses to rewarding and emotional stimuli. Importantly, responses in the NAc and VTA were strongly correlated pointing to an association between dopamine release and NAc response to music. Listing to pleasant music induced a strong response and significant activation of the VTA-mediated interaction of the NAc with the hypothalamus, insula, and orbitofrontal cortex. Blum et al. provided the first evidence that ...

Music Therapy May Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Medical and Dental Procedures 14 Nov 2009

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Music for pain and anxiety in children undergoing medical procedures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Klassen JA, Liang Y, Tjosvold L, Klassen TP, Hartling L.Ambulatory Pediatrics 2008;8(2):117-28.Reviewer: Tanja Bekhuis, PhD, MS, MLISPurpose/Question: To evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy for reducing pain and anxiety in children undergoing clinical procedures.Source of Funding: NLM/NIDCR Pittsburgh Biomedical Informatics Training Program 5 T15 LM/DE07059-22Type of Study/Design: Systematic ReviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice...

Interactive Family Music Therapy: Untangling the System 5 Nov 2009

This article will illustrate the role Interactive Family Music Therapy has at Redbank House and includes case material. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT))

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Music Therapy for Children and Adults with Cancer 23 Oct 2009

Alternative and Complementary Therapies Oct 2009, Vol. 15, No. 5: 221-225. (Source: Alternative & Complementary Therapies)

Music Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Reinfarction Rates in ACS 9 Sep 2009

A new study presented this week showed that music therapy reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and patient anxiety and had a significant effect on future events, including reinfarction and sudden death. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Music therapy lowers blood pressure and reduces reinfarction rates in ACS 4 Sep 2009

New 'Music Therapy On Wheels' Delivers Healing Tunes To Pediatric Patients 3 Sep 2009

New 'music therapy on wheels' delivers healing tunes to pediatric patients 31 Aug 2009

Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA has a new mobile tool to deliver music therapy and help pediatric patients cope with the fear, isolation and pain associated with being in the hospital. ÃÂ The Music Rx unit is aÃÂ high-tech, interactive studioÃÂ on wheels that includes everything necessary for music therapy,ÃÂ both in group settingsÃÂ and one-on-one. It holds a variety of instruments, including drums, keyboards and guitars, as well as Apple GarageBand software for recording music, a custom-built iPod docking station with 10 iPods to loan, and a large LCD screen that plays hundreds of music videos. ÃÂ The cart will be officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mattel Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m.ÃÂ The mediaÃÂ is invited to arrive at 1 p.m. for a special mus...

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Music Therapy To Relieve Anxiety In Pregnant Women On Bedrest: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. 28 Aug 2009

What's the saying? Music soothes...Well, these researchers looked at how it works for high-risk pregnant women on bedrest. Read about this randomized, controlled trial.Page: 316DOI: 10.1097/01.NMC.0000360425.52228.95Authors: Yang, Min MSN, RN; Li, Lingjiang MD; Zhu, Haili MSN, RN; Alexander, Ivy M. PhD, CANP, APRN; Liu, Shan PhD, MSN, RN; Zhou, Wei MSN, RN; Ren, Xiaohong MSN, RN (Source: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing)

Clinical observation on treatment of spastic cerebral palsy with tuina plus music therapy 12 Aug 2009

(Source: Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science)

Qualitative systemic review of randomized controlled trials on complementary and alternative medicine treatments in fibromyalgia 11 Aug 2009

The objectives of the study were identification, quality evaluation and summary of RCTs on complementary and alternative medicine as defined by the National Institute of Health with the exception of dietary and nutritional supplements. A computerized search of databases from 1990 (year of publication of the ACR criteria for fibromyalgia) to July 2007 was performed. The RCTs were assessed by a methodological quality score. A total of 23 RCTs issued from 1992 to 2007 on acupuncture, balneotherapy, thermotherapy, magnetic therapy, homeopathy, manual manipulation, mindÃ¢ÂÂbody medicine, diet therapy and music therapy were identified. The RCTs had an average group size of 25 with the number of groups ranging from two to four. The quality score assessment of the RCTs yielded a mean score of...

[In Context] Bringing arts-based therapies in from the scientific cold 9 Aug 2009

Art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, dance therapyÃ¢ÂÂ¦ To many people these are valid tools that can and should be used in the care of patients with dementiaÃ¢ÂÂbut do they really work? Adrian Burton reports. (Source: Lancet Neurology)

Institutional music therapy in workers' health: connections, interfaces and production 31 Jul 2009

Este trabalho propÃÂµe e analisa a Musicoterapia como estratÃÂ©gia de produÃÂ§ÃÂ£o de saÃÂºde do trabalhador, em estudo desenvolvido junto a profissionais tÃÂ©cnicas de enfermagem de uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva infantil de um hospital pÃÂºblico da cidade de Porto Alegre. A atenÃÂ§ÃÂ£o ÃÂ saÃÂºde dos trabalhadores produz novas questÃÂµes teÃÂ³rico-conceituais, prÃÂ¡ticas, ÃÂ©ticas e polÃÂticas no campo da Musicoterapia, ligadas ao territÃÂ³rio do trabalho e suas configuraÃÂ§ÃÂµes contemporÃÂ¢neas, ao "ser" trabalhador e ÃÂ saÃÂºde, e que tÃÂªm implicaÃÂ§ÃÂµes sobre a Musicoterapia e o musicoterapeuta na contemporaneidade. ÃÂ luz das contribuiÃÂ§ÃÂµes de Foucault, este trabalho centraliza-se na discussÃÂ£o do hospital como territÃÂ³rio de produÃÂ§ÃÂ£o de subjetividades, a partir do desenvolvimento do conceito de '...

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Perceptions of group music therapy among elderly nursing home residents in Taiwan. 29 Jul 2009

CONCLUSION: Elderly, wheelchair-bound residents of a nursing home in Taiwan positively viewed their experiences with our group music therapy programme, particularly its active component. The findings of this study suggest that healthcare providers should consider integrating group music therapy into their programmes for elderly nursing home residents and design the therapy to add variety to their life, give them a sense of autonomy by having them choose their preferred musical activities, and improve their cognitive function. PMID: 19632545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine)

Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alzheimer's Type Dementia: Randomised, Controlled Study 24 Jul 2009

Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2009;28:36-46 (DOI:10.1159/000229024) (Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders)

A Neuroscientific Perspective on Music Therapy 23 Jul 2009

This article gives a brief overview of factors contributing to the effects of music-therapeutic work. Then, neuroscientific studies using music to investigate emotion, perception-action mediation ("mirror function"), and social cognition are reviewed, including illustrations of the relevance of these domains for music therapy. (Source: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

Neurologic Music Therapy Improves Executive Function and Emotional Adjustment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation 23 Jul 2009

This study examined the immediate effects of neurologic music therapy (NMT) on cognitive functioning and emotional adjustment with brain-injured persons. Four treatment sessions were held, during which participants were given a pre-test, participated in 30 min of NMT that focused on one aspect of rehabilitation (attention, memory, executive function, or emotional adjustment), which was followed by post-testing. Control participants engaged in a pre-test, 30 min of rest, and then a post-test. Treatment participants showed improvement in executive function and overall emotional adjustment, and lessening of depression, sensation seeking, and anxiety. Control participants improved in emotional adjustment and lessening of hostility, but showed decreases in measures of memory, positive affect, a...

Music Programs Designed to Remedy Burnout Symptoms Show Significant Effects after Five Weeks 23 Jul 2009

Earlier studies have demonstrated that music interventions can lessen symptoms of depression. Depression and burnout are closely related. We hypothesized that specially designed receptive music therapy programs and protocols might reduce the symptoms of burnout. In a four-arm randomized, placebo- and waiting-list-controlled double-blind study, including 150 participants, two specific music programs significantly reduced burnout symptoms after 5 weeks. The effects were maintained over a long time period. This newly developed method of receptive music therapy was also evaluated for the treatment of depression and dysthymia, with significant outcomes. (Source: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences)

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Music therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis - a comprehensive literature review 6 Jul 2009

A structured abstract written by CRD reviewers. The abstract was published on 17 June 2009 from an original article published in 2006. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)

Perspectives on music therapy in adult cancer care: a hermeneutic study. 30 Jun 2009

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is not a consistent concept. Perspectives on the meanings of music therapy vary according to knowledge and scientific orientation. The perspective may influence the character and methodology of the music therapy intervention as well as the understanding of its results. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: To fully develop music therapy as an adjunct intervention in adult cancer care, interdisciplinary cooperation between nurses and music therapists should be supported on clinical and educational levels. PMID: 19581226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology Nursing Forum)

Battle Autism with Bentonite Clay 26 Jun 2009

(NaturalNews) Many autism treatment centers are incorporating the use of Bentonite clay in their successful treatment regimens. Detoxing and chelating with calcium Bentonite clay baths is proving to be a key factor in their success. Studies are showing the clay`s unique ability to safely remove metals and environmental toxins from the body clears the way for greater results with behavioral and integrative therapies.The number of children diagnosed annually with autism is escalating at a truly frightening rate. In the 1980s, a study showed that 4 in every 10,000 children showed signs of autism. A recent study by Cambridge University`s Autism Research Center showed that approximately 1 in 60 children has some form of the condition. The controversy over what causes autism spectrum disorder ha...

Music therapy could help rehabilitation after heart attack or stroke 23 Jun 2009

Researchers have found that peopleÃ¢ÂÂs blood flow and respiratory rates synchronise with musical patterns, suggesting a potential role for music therapy in rehabilitating cardiac or stroke patients. (Source: MedWire News - Consumer Health)

Emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness of children with autism in improvisational music therapy 16 Jun 2009

Through behavioural analysis, this study investigated the social-motivational aspects of musical interaction between the child and the therapist in improvisational music therapy by measuring emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness in children with autism during joint engagement episodes. The randomized controlled study (n = 10) employed a single subject comparison design in two different conditions, improvisational music therapy and toy play sessions, and DVD analysis of sessions. Improvisational music therapy produced markedly more and longer events of `joy', `emotional synchronicity' and `initiation of engagement' behaviours in the children than toy play sessions. In response to the therapist's interpersonal demands, `compliant (positive) responses' were observed more in...

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The Music Instinct: Science and Song 2 Jun 2009

While listening to music, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin asks two questions: Ã¢ÂÂWhere do goose bumps come from?Ã¢ÂÂ and Ã¢ÂÂWhatÃ¢ÂÂs going on in my brain that allows the goosebumps to happen?Ã¢ÂÂ Levitin leads a group of researchers as they investigate musicÃ¢ÂÂs fundamental physical structure; its biological, emotional and psychological impact; its brain altering and healing powers; and its role in human evolution. The Music Instinct: Science and Song airs Wednesday, June 24, 9-11pm on WGBH 2. Researchers and scientists from a variety of fields are using groundbreaking techniques that reveal startling new connections between music and the human mind, the body and the universe. Together with an array of musicians from rock and rap to jazz and classical, they are putting music under the microsco...

Music therapy for individuals with dementia: areas of interventions and research perspectives. 31 May 2009

Authors: Raglio A, Gianelli MV This contribution focuses on the definition of music therapy as a specific applicative context to be seen as distinct from the generic use of music in a variety of pathologies. Music therapy is presented as a discipline grounded both upon relationship and upon the theoretical-methodological principles peculiar to each applicative model. The therapeutic nature proper to music therapy is highlighted with specific reference to the domain of the dementias. Music therapy facilitates expression, communication and relationship in the non-verbal context. Such an opportunity allows persons with dementia to establish contact, to express, and even contrive an organisation/regulation of their emotions, through the sonorous-musical relationship with the music therapis...

Effect of music therapy on oncologic staff bystanders: a substantive grounded theory. 31 May 2009

Authors: O'Callaghan C, Magill L OBJECTIVE: Oncologic work can be satisfying but also stressful, as staff support patients and families through harsh treatment effects, uncertain illness trajectories, and occasional death. Although formal support programs are available, no research on the effects of staff witnessing patients' supportive therapies exists. This research examines staff responses to witnessing patient-focused music therapy (MT) programs in two comprehensive cancer centers. METHOD: In Study 1, staff were invited to anonymously complete an open-ended questionnaire asking about the relevance of a music therapy program for patients and visitors (what it does; whether it helps). In Study 2, staff were theoretically sampled and interviewed regarding the personal effects of witne...

Music therapy. 31 May 2009

Authors: Cassileth B PMID: 19626835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.))

Music Reduces Confusion After Hip or Knee Surgery 24 May 2009

In older adults who undergo hip or knee surgery, postoperative music therapy may reduce acute confusion, according to a study published in the May issue of Applied Nursing Research. (Source: Modern Medicine)

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[Research progress of music therapy in treatment of tumor.] 30 Apr 2009

Authors: Li YX, Wu F, Xu L, Lao L PMID: 19435563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao : Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine.)

Is music therapy? 30 Apr 2009

This article presents a study that experimented with music therapy during dialysis sessions in order to improve the treatments and allow patients the opportunity to participate in their healthcare program. PMID: 19588702 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nephrology Nursing Journal)

Evidence Is Slim, but Experts Say Music Therapy Is Valuable in Addressing Autism 2 Mar 2009

When it's bath time for Janna Simpson, her mother sometimes throws together a tune. "Take a bath, take a bath, take a bath," Judy Simpson might chant, luring her daughter into the water. (Source: washingtonpost.com - Health)

A descriptive study of "being with woman" during labor and birth. 28 Feb 2009

The objective of this study was to learn more about women's perceptions of the nurse-midwifery practice of "being with woman" during childbirth. The descriptive, correlational design used a convenience sample of 238 low-risk postpartum women in a hospital nurse-midwifery practice, with two childbirth settings: a standard labor and delivery unit and an in-hospital birth center. The main outcome measure was a 29-item seven-response Likert scale questionnaire, the Positive Presence Index (PPI), administered to women cared for during labor and birth by nurse-midwives to measure the concept of being with woman. Statistical analysis demonstrated women who gave birth in the in-hospital birth center or who began labor in the in-hospital birth center prior to an indicated transfer to the standard l...

Music reduces patient anxiety during interfacility ground critical care transport. 28 Feb 2009

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is a simple adjunct for use during CCT that may increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety. The small number of patients in this preliminary report limits the strength of any conclusions. Larger studies are needed. PMID: 19272573 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Air Medical Journal)

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Music Reduces Patient Anxiety During Interfacility Ground Critical Care Transport 28 Feb 2009

Conclusions: Music therapy is a simple adjunct for use during CCT that may increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety. The small number of patients in this preliminary report limits the strength of any conclusions. Larger studies are needed. (Source: Air Medical Journal)

A Descriptive Study of Ã¢ÂÂBeing with WomanÃ¢ÂÂ During Labor and Birth 28 Feb 2009

The objective of this study was to learn more about women's perceptions of the nurse-midwifery practice of Ã¢ÂÂbeing with womanÃ¢ÂÂ during childbirth. The descriptive, correlational design used a convenience sample of 238 low-risk postpartum women in a hospital nurse-midwifery practice, with two childbirth settings: a standard labor and delivery unit and an in-hospital birth center. The main outcome measure was a 29-item seven-response Likert scale questionnaire, the Positive Presence Index (PPI), administered to women cared for during labor and birth by nurse-midwives to measure the concept of being with woman. Statistical analysis demonstrated women who gave birth in the in-hospital birth center or who began labor in the in-hospital birth center prior to an indicated transfer to the standa...

The patients can't wait, and why should they? 31 Dec 2008

Authors: Gifford EJ The three Ds of disease, disability, and discomfort negatively affect hospice patient's energy, intelligence, and organization. Music therapy is a studied, learned, credentialed behavioral intervention. It is specific, prescribed, and delivered therapeutically. At a time when trust and belief are compromised by the three Ds, the utilization of the complementary alternative medical intervention of music therapy, with its positive effect on social relationships, may enhance weakened trust and belief abilities. The research to date regarding music therapy presents positive results from studies and surveys of nurses, music therapists, families, and patients. Recommendations for using music therapy and music therapists will establish the use of this intervention, giving ...

Music therapy in oncology 21 Dec 2008

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and ViewsDOI 10.1007/s12094-008-0289-3Authors Enrique GarcÃÂa JordÃÂ¡ Journal Clinical and Translational OncologyOnline ISSN 1699-3055Print ISSN 1699-048X Journal Volume Volume 10 Journal Issue Volume 10, Number 12 / December, 2008 (Source: Clinical and Translational Oncology)

Resounding attachment: cancer inpatientsÃ¢ÂÂ song lyrics for their children in music therapy 17 Dec 2008

Conclusions ParentsÃ¢ÂÂ song lyric messages may support their children during the parentsÃ¢ÂÂ illnesses and through the childrenÃ¢ÂÂs developmental transitions and possible bereavement. Some parents use song writing for catharsis and to encourage their childrenÃ¢ÂÂs continuing attachment with them after death. Through promoting parentÃ¢ÂÂchild connectedness and emotional expression, therapeutic song writing can be a valuable oncologic supportive care modality. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00520-008-0555-5Authors Clare OÃ¢ÂÂCallaghan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Locked Bag 1, AÃ¢ÂÂBeckett Street Melbourne VIC 8006 AustraliaEmma OÃ¢ÂÂBrien, Royal Melbourne Hospital Music Theraphy, Allied Health Grattan Street Parkville VIC 3052 AustraliaL...

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The Meaning of the Music: The Role of Music in Palliative Care Music Therapy as Perceived by Bereaved Caregivers of Advanced Cancer Patients. 30 Nov 2008

In this study, the role of music in palliative care music therapy is examined and representatively summarized, followed by a review of strategies provided by this author to home hospice patients and their caregivers. The reported perceptions of the meaning of music to 7 bereaved caregivers are presented, including a review of themes and associated narrations that illustrated its significance. The caregivers described these aspects of music in sessions to have memorable and lasting effects as follows: "music is a conduit," "music gets inside us," "live music makes a difference," and "music is love." Findings support the benefits of preloss music therapy for bereaved caregivers. PMID: 19047488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Car...

Is there a role for music therapy in the care of the severely mentally ill? 26 Nov 2008

CONCLUSIONS: Music therapy is a viable option within the creative arts therapies for enhancing quality of life in people with severe and enduring mental illness. PMID: 18785034 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australasian Psychiatry)

New music therapy may help tinnitus sufferers 16 Nov 2008

Marburg, Germany - German researchers have discovered a form of music therapy that may help tinnitus sufferers. (Source: Monsters and Critics Health News)

ÃÂ£55k donation for Greater Manchester cancer teens 7 Nov 2008

The Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at The Christie today received a donation of almost ÃÂ£55,000 to fund the creation of a music therapy suite for young people suffering from cancer. (Source: Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)

The effect of music therapy on mood and anxiety-depression: An observational study in institutionalised patients with traumatic brain injury. 5 Nov 2008

CONCLUSION: These results confirm the usefulness of music therapy in the treatment of anxiety-depression and mood in patients with traumatic brain injury. Music therapy could usefully form an integral part of the management programme for these patients. PMID: 19027186 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Readaptation et de Medecine Physique)

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Protocol evaluation for effective music therapy for persons with nonfluent aphasia. 31 Oct 2008

This article presents a music therapy treatment protocol study of 7 nonfluent patients with aphasia. The data and findings are discussed with regard to some of the recent focuses and issues addressed in the experimental studies using cognitive-behavioral, electrophysiological, and brain-imaging techniques. PMID: 19158063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation)

UK Board Accepts Gifts for new Programs 17 Oct 2008

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Tuesday accepted two significant gifts. The Lucille Caudill Little Foundation has made the initial pledge toward the creation of a $3 million endowment to create the states first graduate degree program in music therapy at the University of Kentucky School of Music and a unique performing arts program for the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. (Source: UK College of Medicine News)

UK Board Accepts Gifts for new Programs 16 Oct 2008

Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy 14 Oct 2008

Music therapy cuts stress in pregnancy 13 Oct 2008

Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, research from Taiwan suggests. (Source: Pulse)

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Music therapy reduces stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy 6 Oct 2008

Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy Says Study 6 Oct 2008

Music therapy can reduce psychological stress among pregnant women, according to research just published in a special complementary and alternative therapy medicine issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Researchers from the College of Nursing at Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, randomly assigned 116 pregnant women to a music group and 120 to a control group. (Source: Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today)

[Frontline Reports] One-Session Music Therapy and CBT for Critically Ill Cancer Patients 1 Oct 2008

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Music Therapy Helping Infants 30 Sep 2008

Studies have shown that music therapy can not only help soothe patients, but may also have health benefits. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)

Music therapy tunes kids in to healing beat 29 Sep 2008

Eric Mammen brings a stash of musical instruments with him as he enters 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrance Garcia's hospital room. He sits down at Lawrance's bedside and hands the boy an electronic drum. "What would you like to start with? Fast or... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

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Making Music To Deal With Dementia 23 Sep 2008

Dementia often robs spouses of quality time together but an innovative University of Queensland project hopes to find ways to reclaim it. Dr Felicity Baker, from UQ's School of Music, is investigating how music therapy might improve partner satisfaction by providing opportunities for the sharing of memories associated with certain songs. (Source: Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today)

Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Music Therapy Improves Well-Being of Very Ill Patients 10 Sep 2008

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Investigating the physiological responses of patients listening to music in the intensive care unit 3 Sep 2008

Conclusion. Our study shows that music may have a more positive effect on groups of patients whose profile is similar to that of the patients in cluster 2, than for patients such as those in cluster 1. A clear profile may help health professionals to design appropriate care therapy to target a specific group of patients to improve their physiological outcomes.Relevance to clinical practice. The implication of this study is that music therapy should be provided to patients as a relaxation technique if they are willing to accept it, and the selection of music should be based on their preferences. Information should be given to patients so that they can understand how music therapy works and they should be encouraged to focus their attention on listening to the music to maximise its benefits....

Complementary and alternative medicine for acute procedural pain in children. 31 Aug 2008

Authors: Evans S, Tsao JC, Zeltzer LK Pain may cause physical and emotional distress in children experiencing medical procedures. Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies have become increasingly important in treating children's painful conditions, yet it is still unclear whether CAM has a place in acute pediatric pain analgesia. This review aims to present an overview of the available published evidence. Most research has examined the efficacy of hypnosis, which has emerged as useful in alleviating acute pain associated with a number of medical procedures. Music therapy also has gained some attention and for the most part shows promise in the pediatric acute pain setting. Acupuncture, laughter therapy, and massage also may prove beneficial. Despite the promise of many of ...

Alternative pain medicine: Current modalities and principles 17 Aug 2008

Abstract Conventional pain medicine does not solve all the problems of chronic pain patients. In this technological era, patients are more demanding and in their frustration may seek alternative modalities for managing their chronic pain. Recent studies have shown that this tendency may in fact expose patients not only to useless therapies but occasionally harmful ones. Many alternative modalities have been studied and found to be effective in managing chronic pain. These modalities include music therapy, religious or spiritual therapies, relaxation therapy, hypnosis, chiropractic therapy, comfort measures, TENS, acupuncture, and various biostimulation techniques (eg, magnetic therapy, low-power laser therapy). The Office of Alternative Medicine was created to facilitate th...

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The "Mental Breakdown" and the "Sleep" cure 14 Aug 2008

Many readers probably remember someone or heard of someone having a "nervous breakdown" not that many years ago, and the fantasies we built were based on total secrecy ranging from seeing someone screaming in frenzied behavior to someone in a mummified state being hauled away in a straight jacket. Mental health was portrayed more like Robert Lewis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, with Mr. Hyde being the deranged split person sent off to the sanitarian, some sort of place where people came from strange and dangerous states of mental health.Since the label "mental breakdown" was always said in some hushed voice and expression of shame, it was not "nice" to ask questions. This attitude still is pervasive today, and explains much of our fear of mental illness....

Music and Memory: Get Back to Where You Once Belonged 13 Aug 2008

To what extent does music shape autobiographical memory? And how does it help increase understanding of human memory? The Magical Memory Tour is creating the largest database on music, memory, and personal history ever attempted.Researchers Martin Conway and Catriona Morrison at the University of Leeds have developed a survey on autobiographical memory and the impact of The Beatles and their music on our lives. It's based on the premise that John, Paul, George, and Ringo have had a powerful effect on millions of people over the last four decades. In brief, the collective work of the Fab Four spans cultures and generations far more than any musicians' in recent history. The researchers believe that outcomes from their study will enhance understanding of how we develop memory as children, ho...

The conjoint use of music therapy and reflexology with hospitalized advanced stage cancer patients and their families. 31 Jul 2008

This article addresses the benefits of the combined use of music therapy and reflexology. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the application and benefits of this dual approach for patients and their families regarding adjustment to the end of life in the presence of anxiety and cognitive impairment. PMID: 18662423 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cancer Control)

Music Soothes the Soul 15 Jul 2008

Music is often overlooked as a therapeutic intervention: singing, listening, and creating music of any kind will provide an immediate biological and psychological benefit for everyone. In fact, music can be a salvation and antidote to most psychological challenges: thatÃ¢ÂÂs why people sing in the shower and while driving the car, or simply listen to music thatÃ¢ÂÂs inspiring and distracting from emotional upset. Today I learned about the concept of a Ã¢ÂÂbreak-up tapeÃ¢ÂÂ, something that is easily created with digital technology. I had never heard the term before but itÃ¢ÂÂs a compilation anyone can make for their I-Pod, Cell Phone, or MP 3 Player of the songs that shout out to them: Ã¢ÂÂGet over it. YouÃ¢ÂÂll be ok. You are ok and youÃ¢ÂÂre not going to let this break-up flatten you." It do...

[NEWS AND FEATURES] Music as medicine: In neonatal and rehabilitation units, operating rooms and oncology departments, music therapy is helping to calm, energize, encourage and soothe patients 30 Jun 2008

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The Effects of Improvisational Music Therapy on Joint Attention Behaviors in Autistic Children: A Randomized Controlled Study. 30 Jun 2008

Authors: Kim J, Wigram T, Gold C The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of improvisational music therapy on joint attention behaviors in pre-school children with autism. It was a randomized controlled study employing a single subject comparison design in two different conditions, improvisational music therapy and play sessions with toys, and using standardized tools and DVD analysis of sessions to evaluate behavioral changes in children with autism. The overall results indicated that improvisational music therapy was more effective at facilitating joint attention behaviors and non-verbal social communication skills in children than play. Session analysis showed significantly more and lengthier events of eye contact and turn-taking in improvisational music therapy than...

The effect of improvisational music therapy on the treatment of depression: protocol for a randomised controlled trial 27 Jun 2008

This study aims to fill a gap in knowledge as to whether active (improvisational) music therapy applied to people with depression improves their condition. For the first time in this context, the mediating processes, such as changes in musical expression and interaction during the course of therapy, will be objectively investigated, and it is expected that the results will provide new insights into these processes. Furthermore, the findings are expected to reveal whether music related emotional experiences, as measured by EEG, can be utilized in assessing a depressive client's improvement in the therapy. The size and the comprehensiveness of the study are sufficient for generalizing its findings to clinical practice as well as to further music therapy research. Trial registration ISRCTN84...

Music Therapy Shows Promise in Treating High Blood Pressure 21 Jun 2008

(NaturalNews) If you have hypertension, listening to soothing music for a half hour a day while breathing deeply can significantly reduce your blood pressure without drugs. That's the conclusion of a new study just presented at the American Society of Hypertension's Twenty Third Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition (ASH 2008).The research, the first to examine the anti-high blood pressure impact of music listening on ambulatory blood pressure (ABP), documented that patients with mild hypertension who listened to just half an hour of classical, Celtic or Indian (raga) music a day for four weeks experienced significant reductions in 24-hour ABP."Listening to music is soothing and has often been associated with controlling patient-reported pain or anxiety and acutely reducing blood pressu...

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GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program: Scientific Research Projects 30 Jul 2010

The Efficacy of Music Therapy. 29 Jul 2010

Effectiveness of group music intervention against agitated behavior in elderly persons with dementia 28 Jul 2010

Music in surgical abortion care: a randomized controlled pilot study 24 Jul 2010

The Efficacy of Music Therapy 24 Jul 2010

Effects of music therapy in the treatment of children with delayed speech development - results of a pilot study 20 Jul 2010

Music therapy for acquired brain injury 12 Jul 2010

Music therapy for acquired brain injury. 9 Jul 2010

Music Therapy Has Some Benefits in Stroke Recovery (CME/CE) 9 Jul 2010

Stroke Rehabilitation And Music Therapy 6 Jul 2010

Rhythm of life: Music shows potential in stroke rehabilitation 5 Jul 2010

[Psychosocial interventions and caregiver support.] 22 Jun 2010

Anxiety in Pregnancy 19 Jun 2010

For Better Health - Please Don't Stop The Music! 16 Jun 2010

Effects of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration 31 May 2010

Perioperative Integrative Nursing Therapy Program 31 May 2010

National Study of an Early Parenting Intervention: Implementation Differences on Parent and Child Outcomes 24 May 2010

MusicÃ¢ÂÂs relevance for pediatric cancer patients: a constructivist and mosaic research approach 27 Apr 2010

Controlling Memory Impairment in Elderly Adults Using Virtual Reality Memory Training: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study 16 Apr 2010

Music Therapy to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children With Cancer Undergoing Lumbar Puncture: A Randomized Clinical Trial 12 Apr 2010

Music therapy fails dyslexics: No link between dyslexia and a lack of musical ability, study finds 10 Apr 2010

Music Therapy Fails Dyslexic Readers 9 Apr 2010

Music Therapy Fails Dyslexic Readers 9 Apr 2010

No Link Between Dyslexia and Lack of Musical Ability 8 Apr 2010

Music therapy fails dyslexics 7 Apr 2010

The psychophysiological effects of music therapy in intensive care units. 31 Mar 2010

The Art of Comfort Care 26 Feb 2010

Music Therapy Gives Voice to the Voiceless 21 Feb 2010

Music in Medicine? 5 Feb 2010

Music therapy effects on the quality of life and the blood pressure of hypertensive patients 19 Jan 2010

Can Mozart help early babies? 11 Jan 2010

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 11 Jan 2010

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 11 Jan 2010

After Cochlear Implant, Music Therapy May Aid Speech 8 Jan 2010

Therapy aids cochlear implant of toddlers 8 Jan 2010

Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy 7 Jan 2010

Toddlers' Communication Rehabilitation Process Assisted By Music Therapy 7 Jan 2010

Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process 7 Jan 2010

Music therapy can assist toddlers' communication rehabilitation process 5 Jan 2010

Observatory: Suppressing Tinnitus With Music Therapy 4 Jan 2010

Music therapy for tinnitus hope 28 Dec 2009

Notched Music Therapy May Diminish Tinnitus (CME/CE) 28 Dec 2009

Study says tailored music therapy can ease tinnitus 28 Dec 2009

Study Says Tailored Music Therapy Can Ease Tinnitus 28 Dec 2009

Study aims to hit right note for mental health therapy 21 Dec 2009

Receptive music therapy and salivary histamine secretion 18 Dec 2009

World Federation of Music Therapy 15 Dec 2009

'Landmark' trial for music therapy in children's mental health 6 Dec 2009

A Soulful Song: Music Therapy In Hospice Care 2 Dec 2009

Acupuncture combined with music therapy for treatment of 30 cases of cerebral palsy. 30 Nov 2009

Acupuncture and reflexology for insomnia: a feasibility study. 29 Nov 2009

Non-pharmacological approaches for dementia that informal carers might try or access: a systematic review 26 Nov 2009

Music Therapy Can Be Good for the Heart 24 Nov 2009

Do dopaminergic gene polymorphisms affect mesolimbic reward activation of music listening response? Therapeutic impact on Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) 15 Nov 2009

Music Therapy May Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Medical and Dental Procedures 14 Nov 2009

Interactive Family Music Therapy: Untangling the System 5 Nov 2009

Music Therapy for Children and Adults with Cancer 23 Oct 2009

Music Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Reinfarction Rates in ACS 9 Sep 2009

Music therapy lowers blood pressure and reduces reinfarction rates in ACS 4 Sep 2009

New 'Music Therapy On Wheels' Delivers Healing Tunes To Pediatric Patients 3 Sep 2009

New 'music therapy on wheels' delivers healing tunes to pediatric patients 31 Aug 2009

Music Therapy To Relieve Anxiety In Pregnant Women On Bedrest: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. 28 Aug 2009

Clinical observation on treatment of spastic cerebral palsy with tuina plus music therapy 12 Aug 2009

Qualitative systemic review of randomized controlled trials on complementary and alternative medicine treatments in fibromyalgia 11 Aug 2009

[In Context] Bringing arts-based therapies in from the scientific cold 9 Aug 2009

Institutional music therapy in workers' health: connections, interfaces and production 31 Jul 2009

Perceptions of group music therapy among elderly nursing home residents in Taiwan. 29 Jul 2009

Effect of Music Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Alzheimer's Type Dementia: Randomised, Controlled Study 24 Jul 2009

A Neuroscientific Perspective on Music Therapy 23 Jul 2009

Neurologic Music Therapy Improves Executive Function and Emotional Adjustment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation 23 Jul 2009

Music Programs Designed to Remedy Burnout Symptoms Show Significant Effects after Five Weeks 23 Jul 2009

Music therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis - a comprehensive literature review 6 Jul 2009

Perspectives on music therapy in adult cancer care: a hermeneutic study. 30 Jun 2009

Battle Autism with Bentonite Clay 26 Jun 2009

Music therapy could help rehabilitation after heart attack or stroke 23 Jun 2009

Emotional, motivational and interpersonal responsiveness of children with autism in improvisational music therapy 16 Jun 2009

The Music Instinct: Science and Song 2 Jun 2009

Music therapy for individuals with dementia: areas of interventions and research perspectives. 31 May 2009

Effect of music therapy on oncologic staff bystanders: a substantive grounded theory. 31 May 2009

MusicÃ¢ÂÂs relevance for pediatric cancer patients: a constructivist and mosaic research approach 27 Apr 2010

A Descriptive Study of Ã¢ÂÂBeing with WomanÃ¢ÂÂ During Labor and Birth 28 Feb 2009

Resounding attachment: cancer inpatientsÃ¢ÂÂ song lyrics for their children in music therapy 17 Dec 2008

ÃÂ£55k donation for Greater Manchester cancer teens 7 Nov 2008