MD, 40 years` health care experience, PhD in music-based caregiving in dementia treatment, especially interested in the science of coping and resource-based practice.
Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række, Jan 10, 2000
Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework m... more Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework more related to humanistic traditions than to medical science. Music medicine has therefore developed as a separate discipline, endeavouring to incorporate the legitimate therapeutic use of music within a medical framework. This paper argues that more extensive communication and collaboration between the methods developed within the music therapy community, and research based on medical science, could lead to a better understanding of the place of music as a therapeutic tool, both as regards its efficacy and its limits. Research has shown that music may influence central physiological variables like blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, EEG measurements, body temperature and galvanic skin response. Music influences immune and endocrine function. The existing research literature shows growing knowledge of how music can ameliorate pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. There is l...
The use of music as a therapeutic effect has been used in practical medicine for a long time, but... more The use of music as a therapeutic effect has been used in practical medicine for a long time, but only recently have serious clinical studies been carried out on the real therapeutic efficacy of music therapy.
Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework m... more Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework more related to humanistic traditions than to medical science. Music medicine has therefore developed as a separate discipline, endeavouring to incorporate the legitimate therapeutic use of music within a medical framework. This paper argues that more extensive communication and collaboration between the methods developed within the music therapy community, and research based on medical science, could lead to a better understanding of the place of music as a therapeutic tool, both as regards its efficacy and its limits. Research has shown that music may influence central physiological variables like blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, EEG measurements, body temperature and galvanic skin response. Music influences immune and endocrine function. The existing research literature shows growing knowledge of how music can ameliorate pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. There is less research done on how music, and what type of music, is utilized and administered specifically for optimum effect in specific clinical situations.
Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the developme... more Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the development of music-based methods specifically aimed at relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurologic disorders. Rhythmic auditory stimulation uses external rhythmic auditory cues from song, music or metronome to improve patients walking ability and has been shown to be effective both within sessions and as a result of training over time. Physiotherapists can apply rhythmic auditory stimulation as a more specific way to conduct gait training and evaluate results of training over time. This well-documented technique can be tailored to meet varying needs, and makes it easier for the patient to continue training at home. The article describes the neurophysiological basis of the technique, recent studies and the practical application of rhythmic auditory stimulation.
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, Jun 2, 2005
There is growing interest in the therapeutic use of music in nursing homes. The difficulties inhe... more There is growing interest in the therapeutic use of music in nursing homes. The difficulties inherent in medical treatment of this population warrant further studies of music as a therapeutic modality. This is a review of articles on the use of music and music therapy in geriatrics. Findings from a nursing home project, "Music in the late stages of life", have been compared with those reported in the literature, particularly from meta-analyses and systematic reviews. The distinction between music therapy, music medicine and individualised music has been taken into account. The evidence base for using music therapeutically in nursing homes is still insufficient. There is a lack of consensus about criteria for the use of different types of music therapy, and most studies have methodological limitations or are insufficiently defined. Approaches to measurement and evaluation vary. Meta-analyses have tried to overcome this problem by emphasizing effect size. A widely shared con...
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, Dec 16, 2004
Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the developme... more Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the development of music-based methods specifically aimed at relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurologic disorders. Rhythmic auditory stimulation uses external rhythmic auditory cues from song, music or metronome to aid patients improving their walking functioning and has been shown to be effective both within sessions and as a result of training over time. Melodic intonation therapy and related vocal techniques can improve expressive dysphasia and aid rehabilitation of neurologic disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease, stroke and developmental disorders.
Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række, Jan 10, 2000
Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework m... more Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework more related to humanistic traditions than to medical science. Music medicine has therefore developed as a separate discipline, endeavouring to incorporate the legitimate therapeutic use of music within a medical framework. This paper argues that more extensive communication and collaboration between the methods developed within the music therapy community, and research based on medical science, could lead to a better understanding of the place of music as a therapeutic tool, both as regards its efficacy and its limits. Research has shown that music may influence central physiological variables like blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, EEG measurements, body temperature and galvanic skin response. Music influences immune and endocrine function. The existing research literature shows growing knowledge of how music can ameliorate pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. There is l...
The use of music as a therapeutic effect has been used in practical medicine for a long time, but... more The use of music as a therapeutic effect has been used in practical medicine for a long time, but only recently have serious clinical studies been carried out on the real therapeutic efficacy of music therapy.
Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework m... more Music therapy has developed its practice and research approaches within a qualitative framework more related to humanistic traditions than to medical science. Music medicine has therefore developed as a separate discipline, endeavouring to incorporate the legitimate therapeutic use of music within a medical framework. This paper argues that more extensive communication and collaboration between the methods developed within the music therapy community, and research based on medical science, could lead to a better understanding of the place of music as a therapeutic tool, both as regards its efficacy and its limits. Research has shown that music may influence central physiological variables like blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, EEG measurements, body temperature and galvanic skin response. Music influences immune and endocrine function. The existing research literature shows growing knowledge of how music can ameliorate pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression. There is less research done on how music, and what type of music, is utilized and administered specifically for optimum effect in specific clinical situations.
Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the developme... more Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the development of music-based methods specifically aimed at relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurologic disorders. Rhythmic auditory stimulation uses external rhythmic auditory cues from song, music or metronome to improve patients walking ability and has been shown to be effective both within sessions and as a result of training over time. Physiotherapists can apply rhythmic auditory stimulation as a more specific way to conduct gait training and evaluate results of training over time. This well-documented technique can be tailored to meet varying needs, and makes it easier for the patient to continue training at home. The article describes the neurophysiological basis of the technique, recent studies and the practical application of rhythmic auditory stimulation.
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, Jun 2, 2005
There is growing interest in the therapeutic use of music in nursing homes. The difficulties inhe... more There is growing interest in the therapeutic use of music in nursing homes. The difficulties inherent in medical treatment of this population warrant further studies of music as a therapeutic modality. This is a review of articles on the use of music and music therapy in geriatrics. Findings from a nursing home project, "Music in the late stages of life", have been compared with those reported in the literature, particularly from meta-analyses and systematic reviews. The distinction between music therapy, music medicine and individualised music has been taken into account. The evidence base for using music therapeutically in nursing homes is still insufficient. There is a lack of consensus about criteria for the use of different types of music therapy, and most studies have methodological limitations or are insufficiently defined. Approaches to measurement and evaluation vary. Meta-analyses have tried to overcome this problem by emphasizing effect size. A widely shared con...
Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening, Dec 16, 2004
Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the developme... more Recent developments in brain research and in the field of music therapy have led to the development of music-based methods specifically aimed at relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurologic disorders. Rhythmic auditory stimulation uses external rhythmic auditory cues from song, music or metronome to aid patients improving their walking functioning and has been shown to be effective both within sessions and as a result of training over time. Melodic intonation therapy and related vocal techniques can improve expressive dysphasia and aid rehabilitation of neurologic disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease, stroke and developmental disorders.
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