Date Available
4-25-2016
Year of Publication
2016
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Document Type
Master's Thesis
College
Fine Arts
Department/School/Program
Music
First Advisor
Dr. Olivia Yinger
Abstract
There is limited research on music therapy for transplant recipients, yet board-certified music therapists working in medical settings often encounter individuals from the transplant population. The purpose of this study was to examine the current practices of music therapists working with bone marrow and organ transplant recipients. A total of 68 board-certified music therapists completed an online survey, providing information related to goal areas addressed in music therapy sessions and interventions frequently used with bone marrow and organ transplant patients. The most frequently reported goal areas included: coping skills, mood, and self-expression. The most frequently reported interventions included: singing, songwriting, and improvisation. Survey respondents also shared opinions related to the need for additional resources for music therapists working with transplant recipients, as well as the most rewarding and challenging aspects of working with transplant patients. Study limitations, suggestions for future research, and implications for clinical practice are included.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2016.251
Recommended Citation
Humphrey, Heather, "Current Practices in Music Therapy with Bone Marrow and Organ Transplant Recipients" (2016). Theses and Dissertations--Music. 65.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/music_etds/65
