A survey of music therapists using music for pain relief

Author(s): Chesky, Kris S.

Journal/Book: Arts in Psychotherapy. 1995; 22: 49-51.

Abstract: Surveyed music therapists' (MTs') use of music for pain relief (PR) with elderly and medically, neurologically, and physically disabled populations. 136 Ss responded to a survey about their use of music and music vibration in pain management. The results indicated that 41% of Ss used music specifically for PR and suggested a growing interest in the use of music for PR. Research in pain management is reviewed and it is stated that most of the music-and-pain studies do not specifically state what musical stimuli were used to provide PR, preventing future replication. Suggestions for future research are provided.

Note: use of music for pain relief with elderly & medically & neurologically & physically disabled clients; music therapists; implications for music & pain studies

Keyword(s): Music therapy; pain management; experimentation ; therapists ; adulthood

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