Title:The role of music therapy in palliative medicine and supportive care
Author: Gallagher, Lisa M LM
Publication title: Seminars in oncology
Journal abbreviation: Semin. Oncol.
Volume 38
Issue 3
Pages: 403-406
Publication year: 2011
URL: http://remote.libproxy.wlu.ca/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/868377822?accountid=15090
Database: MEDLINE (R)
Key Words: Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Neoplasms — therapy, Music Therapy, Humans, Pain — prevention & control
Abstract:
This paper is designed to provide an introduction to music therapy in the continuum of cancer care. The value and use of music therapy during diagnosis and treatment, palliation, hospice, actively dying, and bereavement have been well documented. The music therapy process will be identified, research will be shared, and the importance and role of music therapy in palliative medicine and supportive cancer care discussed. Music therapy is invaluable throughout the entire cancer treatment process.Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.