Music as a resource for health and wellbeing

Bunt, Leslie G.K.; Daykin, Norma; Bunt, Leslie

Abstract

© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015. This chapter explores the use of music as a resource for health and well-being. Drawing on recent evidence, the contribution of music to a range of health and wellbeing outcomes, including physiologic, psychological, clinical, and social impacts, are outlined. The chapter identifies key issues for practitioners to consider when using music. These include the background and experience of clients, the importance of facilitation skills, and the need to cope with the sometimes powerful emotional responses to music.

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2015
• Journal: International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 825-829
• Book Title: International Handbook of Occupational Interventions
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08141-0_60
• Keywords: music, health, music therapy, quality of life
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/841599
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08141-0_60