HPRHealth Psychology ResearchTBA2420-8124Health Psychology Research10.4081/hpr.2015.2199GeneralEva between anxiety and hope:  integrating anthroposophic  music therapy in supportive  oncology carehttps://healthpr.org/journal/HPR/3/3/10.4081/hpr.2015.2199Ben-AryeEran,Ben-AryeYotam,BarakYael2015332015-11-30Music therapy is a significant modality in the treatment of patients with cancer, who suf fer emotional and spiritual distress as well as chemotherapy side effects that impair their quality of life. In this article, we present a case study of a patient challenged with recurrent ovarian cancer who received, concomitant with chemotherapy, a special form of music therapy based on anthroposophic medicine (AM) aimed at alleviating anxiety and improv ing her general well-being. AM-centered music therapy goals are discussed in regard to two modes of treatment: receptive listening and clinical composition. Next, these two treat ment modes are discussed in a broader context by reviewing conventional music therapy inter ventions during chemotherapy on two axes: a. standardized vs. individualized treatment; b. patient’s involvement on a passive to active continuum. In conclusion, psycho-oncology care can be enriched by adding anthroposophic medicine-oriented music therapy integrated within patients’ supportive care. Integrative medicine; anthroposophic medicine; music therapy; quality of life; anxiety; cancer

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