In an inpatient setting, music therapy is often used to address the needs of patients and families in palliative care services. Music therapy services are provided by a board-certified music therapist.
This type of therapy may be beneficial for patients experiencing:
Difficulty coping with anxiety, grief, or pain.
Isolation, withdrawal from others, or depression.
Minimal presence of a support system.
An interest in life review or reflection.
A family who is grieving or having difficulty through the grief process.