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Global tele-music therapy program reduces pain, discomfort and stress with enduring effects during COVID – 19: A pilot study
Christine Stevens, Shannyn Fowl
This year-long pilot study demonstrates the positive response of participants and therapists to the effects of music therapy via telemedicine to improve recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this pilot study was to provide individuals with music therapy to address symptom reduction such as perceived pain, discomfort and anxiety. The totality of all instruments that were considered most helpful included the drums; specifically a 22 inch frame drum and buffalo drum played in a soothing method. Many participants reported spontaneous healing imagery without any direction demonstrating the power of sound and music to evoke individualized healing visualizations.