Browsing Masters Theses by Issue Date
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The Effects of Music Therapy on Pediatric Patients’ Pain and Anxiety during a Painful Procedure
(2002)The purpose of the present study is to investigate the impact of music therapy on anxiety, pain, distress, and vital signs of pediatric burn patients undergoing a painful procedure. Donor site dressing change is a painful ... -
The Effects of Hymns on Cognitive Function of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease A Pilot Study
(2003)Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have short and long-term memory loss, and difficulty with abstract thinking. This decreased cognitive function is something that affects everyone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. ... -
Attrition in Music Therapy: Why are people leaving the field?
(2004)Surveys were sent to 99 individuals who are no longer board-certified music therapists. Materials included a 4-page survey, letter of consent and a stamped, return-addressed envelope. Of the surveys sent, 43% were returned. ... -
An Investigation of Appropriateness of Nursing Referrals to Music Therapy and The Effect of Education on Such Referrals
(2004)This investigation had two purposes: to determine if (a) nurses in a hospital setting make appropriate referrals to music therapy, and (b) whether one music therapy in-service would increase the number of appropriate ... -
In Search of Mother: Reflections on the Role of Music in Spiritual Understanding for One Woman in a Hospice Program and her Music Therapist
(2005)This thesis illustrates the process of utilizing a transpersonal research approach, namely Organic Inquiry, to discuss reflections on the role of music in spiritual understanding for one woman in a hospice program and ... -
Harps in Hospice - Music Thanatology and Music Therapy in the Care of the Dying: A Description of Philosophies, Training, Clinical Practices and Implications in Hospice Care
(2005)The introduction of music thanatology practices in hospice care has brought a number of concerns to the hospice music therapy community, particularly in those settings that employ both a music therapist and a music ... -
Interdisciplinary Team Members’ Beliefs About the Role of Music Therapy in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
(2006)The purpose of this study was to clarify the beliefs of interdisciplinary pediatric treatment team members regarding the role of music therapy in a pediatric outpatient clinic, and to determine if the viewing of an ... -
Guided Imagery and Music with a Bereaved Parent: A case study
(2006)The death of one’s child is recognized as one of the most painful experiences a parent may endure. Grief is often overwhelming, complicated and debilitating for bereaved parents. Music therapists have developed unique ... -
Effectiveness of Music Therapy Based Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Frequency and Intensity of Daily Parenting Hassles for Parents with Young Children
(2006)The everyday demands of parenting can cause a significant amount of stress on both parents and children. This stress can result in negative effects on the physiological health as well as the psychological health of ... -
Board Certified Music Therapists’ Knowledge and Use of Alternative Sound/Music Healing Practices
(2006)Music therapy is an emerging alternative or complementary therapy seeking to establish a standard of practice through evidence-based research. Concurrently, alternative sound/music healing methods are emerging which ... -
The Effects of Two Music Therapy Interventions on the Perceived Pain Levels of Elderly Nursing Home Residents with Arthritis
(2007)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two music therapy interventions on the perceived pain levels of nursing home residents diagnosed with arthritis. Twenty-four participants were randomly assigned to ... -
The Use of Supportive Music and Imagery with Couples for the purpose of Improving Communication
(2007)The purpose of this study was to determine if supportive music and imagery was effective in improving communication among couples. The procedure included a screening test (Relationship Assessment Scale created by Susan ... -
Music & Healthy Emotions: An Adaptation of a Psychoeducational Group Curriculum
(2008)Psychiatric inpatients who are low functioning, withdrawn, or unable to express healthy emotions may be unable to learn healthy emotional expression through traditional psychoeducational therapy groups. The purpose of ... -
The Effect of Music as a Teaching Tool on Emergent Literacy Skills in Kindergarten-Eligible Children in a Head Start Program
(2008)Learning to read is critical to a child’s future academic success. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of utilizing music as a teaching tool for emergent literacy skills in kindergarten-eligible ... -
Music Therapy and Empathic Response in Adolescent Females
(2008)This study was inspired by an observed low level of empathic response among girls living in a residential facility. Current research indicates a growing emphasis on the role that empathy plays in emotional and social ... -
The Effects of a Drum Circle on the Perceived Quality-of-Life of a Patient with a Life-Limiting Illness
(2008)This paper explored the effects of a drum circle on the perceived quality of life at the end of life of a patient with a life-limiting illness. Any patient on Hospice of the Western Reserves in-patient unit that met the ... -
The Effect of a Music Therapy Presentation on the Perceptions of Long-term Care Facility Employees
(2008)The increasing number of individuals with dementia in long-term care facilities and the non-existence of music therapy programs in memory care units in the region of Northwest Indiana means that individuals with dementia ... -
Music Educators’ Feelings of Preparedness Toward Teaching Students with Disabilities
(2008)The purpose of the present study was to determine if music educators felt prepared to teach students with disabilities and if they desired additional training or resources pertaining to inclusion. The participants were ... -
Factors Influencing Music Therapy Interns’ Feelings during the Last Half of the Music Therapy Internship
(2009)Music therapy interns experience a wide variety of emotions in regard to the clinical internship, particularly during the last half of the music therapy internship. There is a lack in the music therapy literature pertaining ... -
The Relationship between Music Therapists’ Personal Use of Music and Work Engagement
(2009)How do music therapists cope with the stressors involved with their work? Are music therapists using music for self-care? Although music therapists certainly facilitate and engage in music experiences with their clients, ...