Perceived mechanisms targeting cancer-related fatigue, song choice rationale, and song function: An interpretivist study of patient-preferred live music with adult oncology patients on a blood and marrow transplant unit
Journal
Psychology of Music
Year
2021
Abstract
Although patient-preferred live music (PPLM) can be an effective music therapy intervention for addressing cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in adult oncology patients, there is a gap in the literature specific to patients’ experiences of how PPLM impacts CRF. The primary purpose of this interpretivist study was to understand the mechanisms by which PPLM impacts CRF from the patients’ perspectives. The secondary purpose was to gain insight into patients’ song choice rationales and their ensuing function within PPLM. We provided PPLM and conducted semi-structured interviews with adult oncology patients (N = 5) on a blood and marrow transplant unit. We used an inductive approach to thematic analysis to analyze interview transcripts and achieved trustworthiness through independent analyses of transcripts as well as peer review of codes and themes. Participants described how PPLM provided CRF symptomatic relief by facilitating emotional release and being an aesthetically pleasing distraction. Participants noted they chose songs because of memorable experiences and for musical elements and components, while explaining that PPLM facilitated reminiscence, promoted relaxation and restful states, and encouraged reflection through the lyrics. Results provide an initial patient-centric understanding of how and why PPLM might impact CRF. Implications for clinical practice, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Music and Health Institute Terms
Cancer; Fatigue; Hospital Setting; Music and Healing; Receptive Music Methods; Relaxation; Song Reminiscence; Surgical Patience
Indexed Terms
Neoplasms; Bone Marrow; Intervention; Adulthood (18 yrs & older); Oncology; Blood; Fatigue
Study Type
Case Study; Qualitative Methods
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Reimnitz, L., & Silverman, M. (2021). Perceived mechanisms targeting cancer-related fatigue, song choice rationale, and song function: An interpretivist study of patient-preferred live music with adult oncology patients on a blood and marrow transplant unit. Psychology of Music, 49 (5), 1401-1414. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1971