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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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See and hear how music therapy offers benefits to NICU patients (Article)
2024
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
KPRC2 News
Country
United States (USA)

A mother in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) shares how music therapy comforted her baby, while therapist Hannah Mata explains her work and how it helps infants regulate, relax, and improve vital signs.

Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care boosts maternal wellbeing
2020
Type of reference
General information
Author
Emily Henderson
Language
English
Source / Publisher
News Medical, Life Sciences
Country
Finland

This article discusses the positive benefits on well-being of adding music therapy to kangaroo care, which stresses the importance of skin to skin touch for preterm infants.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare NICU Music Therapy Program (video)
2018
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH)
Country
United States (USA)

Music therapists, allied professionals, and parents in a neonatial intensive care unit (NICU) explain how music therapy experiences, such as singing, music listening, and tools like the Pacifier-Activated Lullaby, support bonding, cognitive development, independent feeding, and stress relief for premature infants.

The Language of Lullabies: KU Professor Develops Music Therapy for Preemies
2014
Type of reference
General information
Language
English
Subtitle
English
Source / Publisher
Kansas City PBS
Country
United States (USA)

Music therapist Deanna Hanson-Abromeit offers music therapy to premature babies in the community. Listen to her explain what music therapy is and how it benefits early child development.