Music therapy in pediatric oncology: a review of the literature.
The review of literature provides an overview of both qualitative and quantitative research studies in the area of pediatric oncology music therapy. A total of 12 studies were reviewed. Eight used qualitative and four used quantitative research methods. All articles were published in peer-reviewed journals. This review summarizes the use of music therapy in treating the physical, emotional , social, and developmental needs of children undergoing curative and palliative treatment for cancer.
Hilliard
Russell E
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Music Department, State University of New York, New Paltz, NY 12561-2442, USA. Rehmt@aol.com
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009147:Music Therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care