Music Therapy - The Evidence

Journal/Book: The Australian Journal of Music Therapy. 1991; Australia. Australian Music Therapy Association 2/31 Abercrombie street 3103 Deepdene Australia. Journal Article.

Abstract: Music Therapists are frequently required to provide proof of the efficacy of music as a therapeutic medium. A literature review is presented to show clear evidence of music therapy as a viable means of therapy in diverse applications. Selected articles from music therapy journals have been reviewed to present music therapy clinical practice with different age groups and client populations. Emphasis is placed on research in which gains are made by clients through music therapy. The literature review indicates that music therapy is successfully incorporated into treatment/education programmes for clients with special needs due to disabling conditions or illness, and in the management of pain.

Keyword(s): Literature, effect-of-music, clinical-practices, research, music-therapy.

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