Author: | Magill, L. |
Editors: | Dileo, C.; Loewy, J. |
Article/Chapter Title: | Music therapy: Enhancing spirituality at the end of life |
Abstract: | (from the chapter) Music is a transforming medium known to bring enlightenment in times of tribulation and demise. For those facing end of life, the unique, intangible gift of music can lead to spiritual renewal and improved quality of life. This chapter provides an exploration of the spiritual impact of music therapy in palliative care, and includes descriptions of patients' spiritual needs, common spirituality-centered themes, as well as music therapy methods and case vignettes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). |
Keywords: | quality of life; music therapy; spirituality; end of life care; dying patients |
Book Title: | Music Therapy at the End of Life |
ISBN: | 9780977027804 |
Publisher: | Jeffrey Books |
Publication Place: | Cherry Hill, NJ |
Date Published: | 2005-01-01 |
Start Page: | 3 |
End Page: | 17 |
Language: | English |
ACCESSION: | Book: 2008-06430-001 |
PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
DOI/URL: | |
Notes: | --- - Dileo, Cheryl [Ed ; Loewy, Joanne V [Ed - xxvii, 303 - "Source: PsycINFO" |