Clinical Research Paper Database
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Music Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: a Review of the Empirical Data
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Although music therapy is an established allied health profession and is used with increasing frequency in the treatment of those with a terminal illness, there is a real dearth of empirical research literature supporting the use of music therapy in end-of-life care. This article reviews the empi...
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“Where’s the Music?” Using Music Therapy for Pain Management
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Music therapy is readily available, low risk, inexpensive, requires little training, and may improve the patient experience.
Staff at the Malcolm Randall VAMC ...
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Music therapy is a potential intervention for cognition of Alzheimer’s Disease: a mini-review
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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a global health issue given the increasing prevalence rate and the limitations of drug
effects. As a consequent, non-pharmacological interventions are of importance. Music therapy (MT) is a nonpharmacological way with a long history of use and a fine usability for dem...
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Music therapy research in the NICU: an updated meta-analysis
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Purpose: To provide an overview of developmental and medical benefits of music therapy for preterm infants.
Design: Meta-analysis.
Sample: Empirical music studies with preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care...
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The Use of Art and Music Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
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While the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) has attracted substantial research attention, little consideration has been given to parallel implementation of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practices. Using data from a na...
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Music improves social communication and auditory–motor connectivity in children with autism
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Music has been identified as a strength in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder; however, there is currently no neuroscientific evidence supporting its benefits. Given its universal appeal, intrinsic reward value and ability to modify brain and behaviour, music may be a potential therapeutic aid ...
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Effect of Music Therapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels of Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study
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The pain associated with cancer is highly detrimental to the quality of life of the affected individuals. It also contributes to the anxiety of the patient. There is a need for a nonpharmacological approach in addition to the pharmacological therapy for the m...
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Music therapy and Alzheimer’s disease: Cognitive, psychological, and behavioural effects
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Music therapy is one of the types of active ageing programmes which are offered to elderly people. The usefulness of this programme in the field of dementia is beginning to be recognised by the scientific community, since studies have reported physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits. Furt...
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Music therapy: An effective approach in improving social skills of children with autism
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The existing methodological weakness in conducted researches concerning music therapy (MT) for children with autism led to ambiguity and confusion in this scope of studies. The aim of the present research is to identify the effectiveness of MT method in improving social skills of childr...
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Music Therapy for Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review
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Several studies have reported contradictory results regarding the benefits of music interventions in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
We performed a systematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines. We search...
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Music Interventions and Child Development: A Critical Review and Further Directions
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Research on the impact of music interventions has indicated positive effects on a variety of skills. These findings suggest musical interventions may have further potential to support educational processes and development of children. This paper reviews the latest evidence on the effect of musica...
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The Effects of Music Therapy on Anxiety and Depression of Cancer Patients
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Cancer patients often suffer from anxiety and depression. Various methods are used to alleviate anxiety and depression, but most of them have side effects. Music therapy can be used as a noninvasive method to reduce anxiety and depression. This study aimed to examine the effect of music therapy o...
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