The Present and Future of Medical Music Therapy for Adults in the U.S.A.

Authors

  • Cheryl Dileo Faculty of Fine Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand and Laura H. Carnell Professor of Music Therapy Emerita, Temple University, USA

Keywords:

Music Therapy, Medical Music Therapy, United States, Music Intervention, Music Therapy Theory

Abstract

This article provides an overview of medical music therapy theory, practice, and research in the United States. The breadth and depth of treatment as well as clinical goals for those with a wide range of medical problems is described. Medical music therapy uses a range of music interventions. Differences between medical music therapy and other music practices in hospitals, e.g., music medicine are detailed. Results of systematic reviews published in the distinguished Cochrane Library are summarized. Recommendations for theory, practice, training, and research are provided as a means to advance medical music therapy in the future.

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Published

2021-12-10

How to Cite

Dileo, Cheryl. 2021. “A”. Journal of Urban Culture Research 23 (December):79-93. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JUCR/article/view/255933.

Issue

Vol. 23: Vol. 23: July-December 2021

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