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The purpose of our resources database is to provide an easy access to knowledge about music therapy and its application with a diverse array of clientele, and to help answer questions from a diversity of visitors seeking information about music therapy. We therefore propose a selection of pertinent* references, however not exhaustive, given that each week more research and other information are published around the world.  

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Music-based interventions in the treatment of eating disorders: a scoping review
2025
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Annie Heiderscheit, Julia Gawronska, Jodie Bloska, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Frontiers in Psychiatry
Country
International
United Kingdom (UK)

Read a scoping review on music-based interventions for individuals with eating disorders. Results found that music therapy was the most frequently used music-based intervention, and studies reported improvements in anxiety, mood, eating disorder symptoms, and an increase in food eaten and weight gained when music based interventions were used. 

Musicothérapie - Joanie Ayotte, MTA
2018
Type of reference
General information
Language
French
Source / Publisher
CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Country
Canada

Joanie Ayotte, certified music therapist, explains how music therapy helps achieve therapeutic goals with seniors living in a nursing home (CHSLD).

Preliminary investigation of music therapy's impact on medical providers during pediatric burn wound care
2026
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Stephanie Epstein
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Journal of Burn Care & Research
Country
United States (USA)

Read a research study on the impact of music therapy during burn care in a pediatric setting for the medical professionals providing the care. Results indicated that survey respondents felt more relaxed, less stressed, better patient compliance  and a better overall experience when music therapy was present than when it was not.

The impact of group music therapy on anxiety, stress, and wellbeing levels, and chemotherapy-induced side effects for oncology patients and their caregivers during chemotherapy: a retrospective cohort study
2025
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Andrés Salgado-Vasco, Juliana Torres-Morales, Clara Inés Durán-Rojas, et al.
Language
English
Source / Publisher
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Country
Colombia

Read a study evaluating the impact of group music therapy sessions among patients undergoing chemotherapy and their caregivers. Results showed reduced anxiety and stress, improved wellbeing for both patients and caregivers, and fewer chemotherapy-related side effects in patients.

Underlying music mechanisms influencing the neurology of pain: An integrative model
2022
Type of reference
Scientific publications
Author
Joanne Loewy
Language
English
Source / Publisher
Brain Sciences
Country
United States (USA)

Read an article that discusses the underlying neural mechanisms of pain across the lifespan, and how various aspects of music-based intervention may assist in pain management.