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To reach the potential of music in healthcare, all three categories of domains (Appendix A) must be employed: (1) an intentional music-rich environment; (2) professionally informed care with music; and (3) participation in knowledge development and translation.
In this article, music therapy is defined as "the clinical and evidence based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program" (American Music Therapy Association, 2005).
Music intervention has been shown to have beneficial effects on the cognitive, physiological (such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, cortisol levels, immune function markers, and other relevant biomarkers), and psychological problems of older adults.
Purpose: The purpose of this article was to provide a narrative review of the literature to explore how "music therapy" has been used in healthcare research to promote healing in adult populations.
- Hsin Yi Jean Tang, Toni Vezeau
- 2010
Music therapy is highly effective in reducing anxiety and pain and stabilizes physiological parameters, i.e., the heart rate and respiratory rate, after music sessions in mechanically ventilated patients. Studies show that music reduces agitation in confused patients, improves mood, and facilitates communication.
May 1, 2019 · In the present study examining researches of music intervention in nursing via a systematic mapping approach, the terms “music therapy”, “music” and “music intervention” were found to be used in the majority of studies.
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Mar 27, 2024 · Music therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention that can reduce NPS and improve well-being, and its associated symptoms in dementia. The research will be conducted at eight nursing home facilities of a health care organization in the Netherlands.
