The Effects of Music Therapy in Cardiac Healthcare

Music therapy has been applied with patients who present with acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, and other cardiac conditions. Music therapists integrate their techniques into cardiac care units, often treating patients who require assistance in coping with stress. This artic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cardiology in review 2005-01, Vol.13 (1), p.18-23
Hauptverfasser: Hanser, Suzanne B, Mandel, Susan E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Music therapy has been applied with patients who present with acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, and other cardiac conditions. Music therapists integrate their techniques into cardiac care units, often treating patients who require assistance in coping with stress. This article reviews the research supporting the use of music as therapy and offers case examples to illustrate a variety of clinical methods.
ISSN:1061-5377
1538-4683
DOI:10.1097/01.crd.0000126085.76415.d7