A PATH TO COMFORT AND CONNECTION – A PROSPECTIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/hw0jfr21Keywords:
Palliative care, Music Therapy, emotional well-being, spiritual well-being, quality of life, sleep qualityAbstract
Palliative care is dedicated to improving the quality of life (QoL) of patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The growing recognition of holistic care in medicine has led to an increased emphasis on integrative therapies such as music therapy in palliative care settings. Research suggests that music therapy interventions can evoke positive emotions, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall QoL. Despite the promising evidence, structured research evaluating the impact of music therapy in palliative care, particularly within the Indian context, remains limited. The current research is a prospective methodology to evaluate the role of Music Therapy in enhancing emotional & spiritual well-being, and QoL in patients under Palliative Care. The designed intervention consists of structured phases aimed at addressing emotional well-being, relaxation, and overall quality of life. The FACIT-PAL-14 and FACIT - SP-12 which are validated tools designed to measure QoL and emotional and spiritual well-being of patients receiving palliative care, will be incorporated in this research study. As, to the best of our knowledge, there are only limited studies on music therapy in palliative care, particularly in the Indian context, this research offers a structured approach to evaluating its impact. This research design contributes valuable insights for future integration of music therapy into palliative care practices.
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