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Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review

Mini-dissertation (MMus (Music Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2025.

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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/102805 Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review Lotter, Carol Barbara sarahjeantd@gmail.com Thornton-Dibb, Sarah UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Music listening Cancer care Music therapy Cancer Mini-dissertation (MMus (Music Therapy))--University of Pretoria, 2025. Cancer is a worldwide health concern with a high mortality rate. Along with this high mortality rate, individuals diagnosed with cancer face multiple challenges. This systematic literature review aimed to explore the role of music listening in cancer care, specifically looking at what types of interventions are used and what role music listening can play for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Thirteen papers met the inclusion criteria set out for the study. Thematic analysis of the findings from 13 articles demonstrates how music listening supports symptom reduction, coping, enhanced quality of life, cognitive benefits, and a sense of connectedness. In addition, the findings showed the different types of music listening interventions used in cancer care settings, which included: Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), pre-recorded music (e.g., CD players), live music listening, music and imagery, receptive music therapy, and combined group receptive music listening interventions. The findings also demonstrate that music listening as a non-pharmacological intervention is not only deemed effective but also feasible, cost-effective, and non-invasive in the context of cancer care. Recommendations for further research are suggested, specifically looking at the implementation and duration of interventions. Music MMus (Music Therapy) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-03: Good health and well-being 2025-06-12T12:26:45Z 2025-06-12T12:26:45Z 2025-09 2025-02 Mini Dissertation * S2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102805 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29254826.v1 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29254826 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Music listening
Cancer care
Music therapy
Cancer
Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title_full Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title_fullStr Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title_short Exploring the role of music listening in cancer care : a systematic literature review
title_sort exploring the role of music listening in cancer care a systematic literature review
topic UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Music listening
Cancer care
Music therapy
Cancer
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/102805
https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29254826