Model of supporting music therapy into complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for depressive disorder patients

Abstract

Model of Supporting Music Therapy into Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for patients with depressive disorder had been ultimate objective on this research which was a qualitative research gathering information from via data collection and documentary review. The field research consisted of in-depth interviews of 4 population groups comprising 10 people as follows: 1) Music Therapy Administrators 2) Psychiatrists 3) Specialists or Music Therapists 4) Psychiatric Support Personnel. Documentary review had included the National policy and Law of United State of America and Standardization of Music Therapist. The study was conducted and analyzed under 4 key issues, which were based on research objectives, namely: 1) To study and analyze concepts and theories on music therapy in the treatment of depression; 2) To study and analyze work system in music therapy institutes and practice in foreign countries; 3) To study and analyze problems and obstacles arising from limitations. To the use of music therapy as a integrative therapy in the country and corporate a Model of Supporting Music Therapy into CAM for patients with depressive disorder; 4) To create a Model of Supporting Music Therapy into CAM for patients with depressive disorder.

              The output model of this research was named "PENG Model", consisting of 4 paradigm shifts, as an acronym derived from: P (Policy & Legal) where policy and law issues were addressed, E (Education & Environment) education and environment in Thailand, N (Natural of Music) the context of music as a therapeutic and controlled tool to ensure its safety and efficacy to establish further practice guidelines, and G (Government Supporting) as self-explanatory meaning revenue, recognition, career path and focus on integrative treatment with Music Therapy for patients with depressive disorder.