Eva between anxiety and hope: integrating anthroposophic music therapy in supportive oncology care

Autor: Eran Ben-Arye, Yotam Ben-Arye, Yael Barak
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Health Psychology Research, Vol 3, Iss 3 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2420-8124
DOI: 10.4081/hpr.2015.2199
Popis: Music therapy is a significant modality in the treatment of patients with cancer, who suffer emotional and spiritual distress as well as chemotherapy side effects that impair their quality of life. In this article, we present a case study of a patient challenged with recurrent ovarian cancer who received, concomitant with chemotherapy, a special form of music therapy based on anthroposophic medicine (AM) aimed at alleviating anxiety and improving her general well-being. AM-centered music therapy goals are discussed in regard to two modes of treatment: receptive listening and clinical composition. Next, these two treatment modes are discussed in a broader context by reviewing conventional music therapy interventions during chemotherapy on two axes: a. standardized vs. individualized treatment; b. patient’s involvement on a passive to active continuum. In conclusion, psycho-oncology care can be enriched by adding anthroposophic medicine-oriented music therapy integrated within patients’ supportive care.
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