Exploring Therapeutic Songwriting for Filipino Children With Leukemia
Journal
Music and Medicine
Year
2014
Abstract
This study explored the use of songwriting as a therapeutic tool for Filipino children with leukemia to alleviate pain and to accept death. Using a clinical-descriptive phenomenological approach, four children with leukemia were purposively selected to have individual therapy sessions. Findings show that music making, specifically songwriting, can be a therapeutic intervention for children in pain and in preparation for their death. Furthermore, common themes of the songs are discussed and the role of a therapist is mentioned. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Music and Health Institute Terms
Cancer; Composition; Hospital Setting; Hospital Setting; Leukemia; Music Therapy; Pain Management and Control; Palliative Care; Songwriting; Suffering; Terminal Illness
Indexed Terms
Therapeutic Songwriting; Children; Cancer; Philippines; Leukemias; Pain; Therapeutic Processes; Test Construction
Study Type
Phenomenological Study; Qualitative Methods
PubMed ID
2015-26009-005
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Marin, M. V. (2014). Exploring Therapeutic Songwriting for Filipino Children With Leukemia. Music and Medicine, 6 (1), 17-24. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/516
