Music Therapy in Adult Medical Settings: Recommendations and Advocacy for Sustainable Programs

Author(s)

Margaret Moore, University of Dayton

Advisor

Joy Willenbrink-Conte

Department

Music

Publication Date

4-1-2022

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Abstract

This thesis research provides advocacy, strategies, and recommendations for sustainable music therapy program structures in adult medical settings. A review of the related literature justifies the need for and benefits of music therapy programs in adult medical settings. Recommendations for establishing and growing a music therapy program in these settings are based on semi-structured interviews conducted with three music therapists who have successfully implemented cost-effective and sustainable programs. Important considerations identified for program development include what to incorporate in a development pitch, the workload and well-being of the music therapist, and staff perceptions and relationship to the music therapy program.

Permission Statement

This item is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and may only be used for noncommercial, educational, and scholarly purposes.

Keywords

Undergraduate research

Disciplines

Music

eCommons Citation

Moore, Margaret, "Music Therapy in Adult Medical Settings: Recommendations and Advocacy for Sustainable Programs" (2022). Honors Theses. 369.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uhp_theses/369