Music therapy
Title: Music therapy
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 645 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Music therapy
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 645 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Music therapy is the systematic application of music
in the treatment of thephysiological and psychosocial aspects of an illness or disability.
It focuseson the acquisition of nonmusical skills and behaviors, as determined by a
board certified music therapist through systematic assessment and treatment
planning.
Music therapy in the United States of America began in the late 18th century.
However, using music as a healing medium dates back to ancient times. This
is evident in biblical
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used. Sedative music can lower anxiety, pain, tension and
stress levels resulting in less use of anesthetics and pain medication, a shorter
recovery period, higher patient compliance and higher patient and family
satisfaction. Stimulative music can be a source of motivation both physically
and psychologically and becomes a positive reinforcement during physical
therapy and rehabilitation. In summary, Music therapy can contribute
significantly to medical care providing psychological and physical comfort
to patients with various needs.