'Song of Life'

• Verfasst von: Warth, Marco [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Keßler, Jens [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Ditzen, Beate [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Bardenheuer, Hubert J. [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: 'Song of Life'
• Titelzusatz: music therapy in terminally ill patients with cancer
• Verf.angabe: Marco Warth, Jens Kessler, Josien van Kampen, Beate Ditzen and Hubert J. Bardenheuer
• Jahr: 2018
• Umfang: 4 S.
• Fussnoten: Gesehen am 27.06.2019
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
• Ort Quelle: London : BMJ Publishing Group, 2011
• Jahr Quelle: 2018
• Band/Heft Quelle: 8(2018), 2, Seite 167-170
• ISSN Quelle: 2045-4368
• DOI: doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2017-001475
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 166802621X

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives Music therapy (MT) holds a promising potential to meet emotional and existential needs in palliative care patients. The aim of the present pilot study was to assess the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of a novel MT intervention to improve life closure and spiritual well-being of terminally ill patients with cancer receiving palliative care. Methods: The ‘Song of Life’ (SOL) intervention was provided on two consecutive sessions containing a biographical interview and a live performance of a song with high biographical relevance to the patient in a lullaby style. Pre-to-post intervention assessments comprised brief self-report measures on life closure, well-being, stress, worry and pain. Results: 13 out of 15 patients were able to complete the protocol as intended. The chosen songs were associated with a close person, an important place or event or with a religious belief. The results showed medium-sized improvements with regard to life closure, well-being, relaxation, worry and pain. Conclusion: ‘SOL’ proved to be a feasible and highly accepted intervention for patients approaching the end of their lives. Further consideration with regard to the procedures and outcomes is necessary before implementation of a randomised trial.