title: [Music therapy evaluated by schizophrenic patients].
abstract: Music therapy is presented as an integral part of the therapeutic program of an open reception ward at a state-funded psychiatric hospital. The target group for music therapy comprises schizophrenic patients whose primary psychopathological symptoms are characterized by basic disorders, autistic withdrawal, anergia and limited means of verbal communication. A sample of 30 schizophrenic patients selected for music therapy is described. The subjective evaluation and rating of the music therapy was registered using a specially developed questionnaire. The primary results are: 1. Music therapy has a high level of subjective acceptance among patients. 2. No negative effects are recorded despite the therapy being introduced in the post-acute phase. 3. The positive therapeutic effects quoted are relaxation, activation, reduced anxiety, easier contact-making, and improved opportunities for emotional expression. The duration of the effects is limited. 4. The training-related concept and the clearly structuring behavior of the group leader are given a positive rating by the patients.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Psychiatrie, Universität Münster.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009147:Music Therapy; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012931:Social Environment
vernacular_title: Musiktherapie im Urteil schizophrener Patienten.