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Medical Music Therapy

Music therapy provided by trained music therapists is a practice oriented toward cognitive, emotional, and physical goals.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Medical Music Therapy?

Medical music therapy is a supportive therapy delivered by licensed music therapists, including structured interventions such as listening, singing, playing, or composing music.

Randomized trials have reported positive outcomes in pain reduction, anxiety management, neonatal preterm care, dementia, and palliative care.

It is personalized according to patient preference. It supports, but does not replace, standard medical treatment.

Symptoms

Chronic pain
Anxiety and depression support
Behavioral symptoms of dementia
Preterm infant care
Rehabilitation
Palliative care
Oncology supportive care

Risk Factors

Severe hearing loss (adaptation required)
Exposure to triggering music
Lowered seizure threshold (certain music genres)
Psychotic symptoms
Untrained practitioner
Disregard for personal preference
Patient overstimulation

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Prefer a trained music therapist
  • Do not interrupt conventional treatment
  • Goals and preferences should be set with the healthcare team
  • Monitor reactions

Treatment Methods

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Assessment and goal setting
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Individual or group sessions
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Active or receptive application
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1-3 sessions per week
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Progress reporting
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Communication with the multidisciplinary team
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Termination plan

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Geleneksel ve Tamamlayıcı Tıp department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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