The introduction of this article provides me with a meaning of the significance of the problem issues with anxiety. This issue being talked about in this journal is how fear and anxiety can negatively affect a client taking chemotherapy. The sources then go on to express that relaxation techniques can be used to reduce a client’s anxiety level; however, these techniques existence in the present practice, which are expensive and demands for nursing care time for the patients. The introduction ends with the problem statement. While the sources do a suitable job of saying why the problem is vital, it would be beneficial for them to list numbers of people who are affected by cancer and who are enduring chemotherapy. The authors also do not explain whether or not the problem is true for anybody with cancer who is receiving chemotherapy or if it is only true for single subsets of patients (Sabo & Michael, 1996).
The purpose of this review was to assess the advantage of an intervention that did not demand overtime commitments from staff, patient or administration by a trained expert. The research did not accompanied by a significant add to expense. While the authors do list a reason for the study they do not have a well defined problem. The researcher can tell that a message from the physician would be valuable, but they do not reveal how it would be helpful. The author does not point out that the other variable, which was the testing of using music. The problem is major and pertinent because the researchers are looking at a time and in effect way to reduced anxiety and stress in patients enduring chemotherapy. The unfavorable disagreement of this study was that having a personalized message directly from the physician would be ...
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... the physician. The music would reduce a patient’s anxiety level and knowledge side effects from chemotherapy. The authors answer that the intervention had no outcome on the side effects.
The researchers advise for future studies. The authors suggest using a larger trial size as well as controlling types of cancer and treatments. The researchers talk about clinical implications from this study. The author maintains that this study demonstrated that a nursing intervention was helpful to patients and the intervention did not use a lot of time or money. A literature review of the researchers illustrated that this was the first journal on cancer and music therapy for both author.
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And side effects associated with chemotherapy. Cancer nursing, 19(4), 283-289.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, also known as (GAD) is one of the several types of anxiety disorders. GAD according to our textbook (Lahey) is an uneasy sense of general tension and apprehension for no apparent reason that makes the individual highly uncomfortable because of its prolonged presence. GAD is much more than the normal anxiety people experience day to day. Without provoking, it is chronic and exaggerated worry and tension. This disorder can involve anticipating disaster, often worrying excessively about health, money, family or work. Sometimes, though, just the thought of getting through the day brings anxiety.
Music produces both emotional and physical responses (Clair & Memmott, 2008). It aids and improves social interaction, and provides effective communication and emotional expression. Music stimulates associations and triggers reminiscence. When experiencing recent inactivity, discomfort, and changes in
According to Sharp (2012), “anxiety disorders are the most widespread causes of distress among individuals seeking treatment from mental health services in the United States” (p359).
Music cannot directly cure diseases such as cancer, but it can remarkably relieve the aches and pains that affect the patient 's. In discussions of music, one controversial issue has been whether or not music can actually affect our mood, feelings and actions. On one hand, researchers argue that the music you listen to will affect your output on life. On the other hand, some researchers believe music does not affect mood or action. However, others that are in between believe music can only affect your mood to a certain point, before causing you to act out. My own view on the subject is that music will affect your output with your mood and actions, due to the fact that music paints a picture in your mind. Music has such an important impact in
I’m writing my paper on Music Therapy, and how music affects the mind and body, to treat various illnesses. Music therapy is the prescribed use of music under the direction of specially trained therapists to influence changes in negative conditions and behavior. It accomplishes this by maintaining and restoring mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health .One type of theory is the idea that music, movement, and speech are inseparable. Music evokes unconscious thoughts and feelings, which in turn expand self-awareness. Music therapy is a powerful and non-invasive form of sensory stimulation which provokes responses due to the familiarity, predictability, and feelings of security associated with it. In some medical settings such as mental health services, it has been used to decrease patient’s perception of pain, anxiety and depression. ICU patients listening to music showed a significant decrease in blood pressure. It has been shown to calm the patient and to relax their mind and body. Music eases the burden on the arteries and nerves through relaxation. Du...
Anxiety is a feeling of tension associated with a sense of threat of danger when the source of the danger is not known. In comparison, fear is a feeling of tension that is associated with a known source of danger. I believe it is normal for us to have some mild anxiety present in our daily lives. Everyday that I can think of I have some kind of anxiety though out that day. Anxiety warns us and enables us to get ready for the ‘fight or flight’ response. However, heightened anxiety is emotionally painful. It disrupts a person's daily functioning.
Trials have been done on children with autism, cancer patients, and those with substance use disorders. In music therapy trials done on various cancer patients, significant positive affects have occured. Data collected from a study at Wake Forest Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina showed significant improvements. The patients was diagnosed with Leukemia. The music therapy type was PME and the patient showed improvements in relaxation and heart rate normality (Boehm). Music therapy not only facilitates the brain and allows the patient to relax and be in touch with their
Fear and Anxiety are essential functions that occur in the brain that allow people to respond to stimuli appropriately. These feelings as normal as they are can cause problems and in 3.1 percent of adult Americans approximately 6.8 million people it does cause problems (“Generalized anxiety disorder”, 2014). A problem can arise when people have too much fear and anxiety; a problem is evident when it interferes with their life and their ability to do things. This is known as general anxiety disorder (GAD). When someone is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder they normally experience excessive exaggerated anxiety and worry about normal life events that give no clear reason for worry (“Generalized anxiety disorder”, 2014). This disorder can be debilitating and rule over people’s lives if it is severe and a better understanding of the disorder can be gained by looking at historical views, current views, causes and symptoms, case studies, differential diagnosis considerations, and treatment.
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Music therapy works because of its three fundamentals: the application of systematic thinking through music theory, the creation of an individualized treatment plan, as well as the patie...
B., Gfeller, K. E., & Thaut, M. H. (2008). An Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory and
The condition of Donald can be described as a long term, constant and at times disabling conditions; that can be described as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is the anxiety disorder that has affected about 3.1 % of American adults that are age from 18 to older (2013, National Institute of Mental Health).
Many Cancer patients use music to stay strong throughout their treatments to help them cope with the anxiety, pain, and depression. Some studies show that music rehabilitation can help adolescents with cancer to manage, by encouraging them to collaborate and interconnect. Being able to cope with major decisions that are thrown at you in life can cause stress which can lead to other things; being able to calm down by listening to music is a great way to keep patients from causing their self harm. There wouldn’t be a need for any medication that the patient will have to take on a daily basis to deal with anxiety, stress, and depression.
Cancer patients often wonder if going through treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are worth the risk of the side effects, in addition to the cancerous side effects. They feel that they can’t enjoy or relax in what a short amount of time they have left because they are bedridden from the nausea and pain that treatments put them through. Patients tell their loved ones to just let them die so long as they don’t have to go through any more pain. Those who are too old, are unable to recover from the effects, or are just too far in the grips of cancer, should refuse the more harsh treatments like chemo and radiation. On the positive side, refusing treatments after a certain point can save their families from the stress and cost of hospital bills. If caught early enough, patients can opt for safer and easier routes to getting rid of cancer like surgery or by doing a stem cell transplant.
There is a fine line between anxiety and depression. A line that is often times blurred. Although there are differences between the two, they also share many similarities, which can lead to false diagnoses for patients. It only gets more complicated when both illnesses are present. For example, The National Institute of Mental Health (2009) did a study of anxiety disorders and found that 53.7% of people reported they also experienced major depression as a secondary condition. These researchers also stated that people who are severely depressed do become anxious. In order to have a better understanding of anxiety and depression one must first clearly define the two conditions, understand the causes, look at the symptoms involved, and review the different treatment options available.