Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2007):

Music therapy as a non-pharmacological anxiolytic for paediatric radiotherapy patients.

Full Abstract

Outpatient radiotherapy treatment in the paediatric cancer patient can be a traumatic and an anxiety-provoking experience for both the patient and the family. Music therapy has been widely reported to have psychosocial, educational and physical benefits for the paediatric cancer patient. Using individual case reports, this paper shows the successful use of music therapy as a non-pharmacological anxiolytic in the paediatric radiotherapy, outpatient waiting room setting, by providing the patient and the family with a means of communication, self-expression and creativity.

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Author information

Author/s: O'Callaghan, C (C); Sexton, M (M); Wheeler, G (G);

Affiliation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. clare.ocallaghan(-atsign-)petermac.org

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Australasian radiology (Australas Radiol), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Apr; vol 51 (issue 2) : pp 159-62

Dates: Created 2007/04/10; Completed 2007/06/28;

PMID: 17419862, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent Anxiety - etiology; prevention & control Child Female Humans Male

Male Music Therapy Neoplasms - psychology; radiotherapy Radiotherapy - adverse effects Treatment Outcome Victoria

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