Elizabeth Wong, MT-BC, presents tools and information designed to equip music therapists and other allied health professionals with basic knowledge and materials to aid in the treatment of people who have experienced strokes or brain injuries, and for those who are ventilator dependent. Examples of goals and treatment suggestions designed to encompass all of the vital target outcomes are provided.

Clinical Guide to Music Therapy in Adult Physical Rehabilitation Settings

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wong, Elizabeth

Exercise & Fitness

American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

This monograph evolved from the unique, innovative partnership between the Florida State University Music Therapy Program and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. Its purpose is to serve as a model for music therapy educators, students, clinicians, and the hospital administrators who might employ them. This book should prove a valuable resource for those desiring to initiate a medical music therapy program, an Arts in Medicine program, a research program, or a music therapy clinical specialty area.

Medical Music Therapy: A Model Program for Clinical Practice, Education, Training, and Research

Medical Books

Jayne M. Standley

Allied Health Professions

The impact of hospitalization on children and their families is becoming more clearly understood in today s changing healthcare environment. Pediatric inpatient services are focused on children with more critical illnesses, shorter hospital stays, and a culture of family-centered care. This publication clearly exemplifies the role of music therapists and the benefits of music therapy in the pediatric setting. Content is based on evidence from the literature, clinical experience, and strong relationships between the therapists, their patients and families, and the staff with whom they work. Each chapter is geared to a specialized pediatric unit. The information, however, can be generalized to other areas of the hospital. Readers will learn about patient needs and diagnoses experienced on the unit. Integrated throughout are helpful tips and practical knowledge to inform a treatment process that may be implemented within only one session. Case studies illustrate the efficacious nature of music therapy in the medical environment and sample forms provide examples of documentation unique to this setting. The student of music therapy, and the professional looking to expand areas of clinical practice, will benefit from the detailed information on service delivery in acute settings. Hospital administrators and medical personnel will gain a clearer understanding of how music therapy functions in the pediatric setting, as well as the benefits of having a music therapist within the pediatric interdisciplinary treatment team. Current medical music therapists will find this resource valuable for program expansion, as supporting documentation of current practice, and as an educational tool for interns and co-workers.

Effective Clinical Practice in Music Therapy: Medical Music Therapy for Adults in Hospital Settings

Deanna Hanson-Abromeit

Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession is a textbook designed to help future music therapists learn about the many facets of a career in music therapy. The text is organized into two parts, providing a comprehensive overview of music therapy practice. Part one describes features of the profession, including the history of music therapy, educational requirements for professionals, current issues in music therapy practice, music in the brain, and the use of music in music therapy. Part two explores the use of music therapy with different clinical populations encountered in music therapy practice, including information about populations, the music therapy treatment process, and common music therapy interventions. Internationally-renowned authors share decades of work and research experiences, including clinical vignettes that illustrate the work of a music therapist. Additionally, the book has a companion website with a wealth of supplementary material including links, podcasts, documents, and videos. Although written as an introduction to the profession, this book is appropriate for use by music therapy clinicians and other helping professionals interested in learning more about the use of music with clinical populations.

Music Therapy: An Introduction to the Profession

Andrew J. Knight

A. Blythe LaGasse

Alicia Ann Clair

This book has been written for music therapy students approaching their first research project. It takes the reader on a journey through a series of hidden influences that shape their decisions about what research question to ask. Beginning with the reader's own interest in research topics, each chapter then systematically delves deeper into the reasons behind that choice and the beliefs and values that should be embedded in the research question in order for the researcher's attention, motivation, and commitment to be sustained. Chapters examine personal experiences with music, health, and well-being; assumptions about why music, health, and well-being fit together in the first place; beliefs about what kinds of research are most powerful; and contextual influences, such as organizational culture, policies, and emerging social movements. In the final chapter, readers have the opportunity to synthesize their reflections on each of these topics in a way that leads directly to their own unique research question.

A Guide to Designing Research Questions for Beginning Music Therapy Researchers

Katrina S. McFerran

Michael J. Silverman

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