title: Where Words Fail, Music Speaks: A Mixed Method Study of an Evidence-Based Music Protocol.
abstract: Despite numerous studies documenting the benefits of music, hospice social workers are often unfamiliar with evidence-based music practices that may improve end of life care. This mixed method study tested an intervention to teach hospice social workers and chaplains (N = 10) an evidence-based music protocol. Participants used the evidence-based practice (EBP) for 30 days, recording 226 journal entries that described observations of 84 patients and their families. There was a significant increase in EBP knowledge (35%). Prompting behavioral and emotional responses, music was described frequently as a catalyst that facilitated deeper dialogue between patients, families, social workers, and chaplains.
authors.affiliation: a Center for Behavioral Health Research/School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix , San Antonio , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Ruby A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.affiliation: b Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Division of Music , Northeast Lakeview College , Universal City , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Torres
authors.affiliation: c Heritage Hospice, Inc. , Danville , Kentucky , USA.
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Reeser
mesh_terms: D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D009146:Music; D009147:Music Therapy
keywords: Hospice; end of life care; evidence-based practice; mixed method; music