Archive for the 'Art, Music, Dance' Category
Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
Cerebral palsy results from injury to or abnormal development of the brain, with various problems in movement, posture, and other behavioral functions.
Researchers at the Graduate School of Education and Ewha Music Rehabilitation Center, in Seoul, Korea, studied the effects of Therapeutic Instrument Music Performance (TIMP) for fine motor exercises in adults with cerebral palsy.
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A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Art, Music, Dance, Cerebral Palsy | Comments Off on Benefits of keyboard playing in people with cerebral palsy
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Art, Music, Dance, Massage, Mindfulness, Pain, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch | Comments Off on Results of nonpharmacological approaches to treating pain
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
There’s lots of interest, but nobody ever reviewed the evidence before this.
Researchers at the College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts, accepted the challenge. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Art, Music, Dance, Elderly | Comments Off on Review of art therapies in dementia care
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Treating chronic pain is challenging. Often, the reason for the pain isn’t clear and may require combinations of treatments before finding relief, if then.
Researchers at the Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, in Paris, France assessed the usefulness of their music intervention to manage patients with chronic pain. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on Music to manage chronic pain
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Apathy is prevalent among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and is associated with greater morbidity and worse outcomes.
Researchers in Spain report that the music+art combination reduced apathy in patients with mild or moderate dementia. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Art, Music, Dance | Comments Off on Music plus art therapy for dementia-related apathy
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Therapeutic music is music with integrated RHS frequency of 60 beats/min.
During the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers from Germany studied whether therapeutic music might lead to more correct positioning and the need for fewer verification films. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Relaxation | Comments Off on Benefits of therapeutic music during radiotherapy
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
This Cochrane review examined the effects of music on anxiety and physiological responses in mechanically ventilated patients. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance | Comments Off on Does music benefit patients on a respirator?
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
They are at risk for respiratory infections due to excessive mucus in their airways. Airway clearance is therefore an important part of cystic fibrosis management.
This Cochrane review analyzed the evidence. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Children, Cystic Fibrosis | Comments Off on CAM Archive: Singing by people with cystic fibrosis?
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) is a cardinal symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its severity and magnitude increase as the disease progresses, leading to significant disability and a negative effect on quality of life.
Here are the Canadian Thoracic Society clinical practice guidelines, with emphasis on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Art, Music, Dance, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, COPD, Relaxation | Comments Off on Limits of CAM: Dyspnea in patients with COPD
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Organ transplant recipients experience high levels of anxiety, pain, and nausea.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, conducted the first study on the effects of music therapy on solid organ transplant patients. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Surgery | Comments Off on First study of music therapy in organ transplant patients
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Having cancer may result in emotional, physical, and social suffering. Music interventions have been used to alleviate symptoms and treatment side effects in cancer patients.
The authors of this Cochrane review report the response to music among cancer patients. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, Cancer, Cochrane Library, Fatigue, Religion/ Spirituality | Comments Off on Benefits of music therapy for cancer patients
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Art, Music, Dance, Autism, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Schizophrenia, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Researchers at Meir Medical Center, in Kfar Saba, Israel, studied the response to live harp music therapy and kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unit. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Infants, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Music therapy for preterm infants and mothers
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
It might be useful for some patients, say researchers at the University of Sydney, in Australia.
But which ones? (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Psychosis | Comments Off on Music therapy during an acute psychotic episode
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
Researchers at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Children, Headache/Migraine | Comments Off on Reviewing the value of music in pediatric healthcare
Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Medical treatments of Parkinson’s disease are intended reduce motor symptoms, but many patients still report a deterioration of their daily lives.
Researchers at IRCCS Neuromed, in Pozzilli, Italy hypothesized that participation in theater might reduce clinical disability and improve quality of life. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Parkinson's | Comments Off on Theater to improve quality of life in Parkinson’s disease
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Researchers at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, explored the effectiveness of group music sessions to manage agitation in elderly persons with dementia. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Art, Music, Dance, Elderly | Comments Off on Group music therapy for agitation in dementia
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Bradypnea (slow breathing) was studied by researchers at the University of Florence, in Italy. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, High Blood Pressure, Relaxation | Comments Off on Lowering blood pressure with music-guided slow breathing
Sunday, May 1st, 2011
During labor, women experience intense, stressful, and steady pain.
Researchers at Ilam University of Medical Sciences, in Iran compared 2 nonpharmacologic treatment options. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Massage, Pain, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Massage vs music therapy to relieve labor pain
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Falls occur mainly while walking or performing concurrent tasks.
Researcher in Switzerland studied whether a music-based multitask exercise program (Dalcroze eurhythmics) improves gait and balance and reduces fall risk in elderly individuals. (more…)
Art, Music, Dance, Bone Fracture, Elderly, Exercise | Comments Off on Dalcroze eurhythmics reduces falls in the elderly