The Impact of Music Therapy in Paediatric Palliative Care in Residential Hospice

Title

The Impact of Music Therapy in Paediatric Palliative Care in Residential Hospice

Creator

You H; Ross S

Publisher

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Date

2018

Subject

caregiver; palliative therapy; hospice; quantitative analysis; conference abstract; human; child; memory; music therapy; nomenclature

Description

Background: Emily's House Children's Hospice (EH) located in Toronto, Canada provides residential hospice services to children living with serious medical conditions. The use of music therapy to ameliorate anxiety and pain is well documented in paediatric patients. Research identifies quality of life as an important area of improvement for families/caregivers with music therapy in paediatric palliative care. Following the program's initial six months, Music Therapy at EH needed to be evaluated for impact.

Citation List Month

February 2019 List

Collection

Citation

You H; Ross S, “The Impact of Music Therapy in Paediatric Palliative Care in Residential Hospice,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 20, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/16040.