The Present and Future of Medical Music Therapy for Adults in the U.S.A.

Authors

• Cheryl Dileo

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

This article provides an overview of medical music therapy theory, practice, and research in the United States. The breadth and depth of treatment as well as clinical goals for those with a wide range of medical problems is described. Medical music therapy uses a range of music interventions. Differences between medical music therapy and other music practices in hospitals, e.g., music medicine are detailed. Results of systematic reviews published in the distinguished Cochrane Library are summarized. Recommendations for theory, practice, training, and research are provided as a means to advance medical music therapy in the future.

First Page

79

Last Page

93

Recommended Citation

Dileo, Cheryl (2021) "The Present and Future of Medical Music Therapy for Adults in the U.S.A.," Journal of Urban Culture Research: Vol. 23, Article 5.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jucr/vol23/iss1/5