Music therapy practices in gerontology

Author(s): Lipe, Ann W.

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1991; 28: 193-210.

Abstract: Conducted a national survey using a representative sample of 176 music therapists who work with older adults. The goals of the survey were to provide a profile of music therapists working with geriatric clients and to provide a description of assessment practices used by music therapists with geriatric clients. Additional goals were to provide clarification relative to how music therapy practices with elderly clients fit into various settings in which the therapist may be employed and to identify the types of goals and objectives that are most frequently specified for this population. Frequency analyses of dichotic and multiple choice responses were conducted and reported as percentages of respondents. Free response items, which were provided as opportunities for clarification and explanation, were presented as a simple frequency count.

Note: use of music therapy & therapist characteristics; music therapists working with geriatric patients

Keyword(s): Music therapy; geriatric patients; therapist characteristics; aged ; adulthood

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