- Music Therapy and Health
- Ethics in medical practice
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Diverse Music Education Insights
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
Tabor College
2023
Individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL are at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events. Our goal was to determine if adults this condition would express important psychological, health, and motivation themes when generating lyrics during music therapy. Thirty-one participants each created their own original song the help of a therapist. The were analyzed using deductive approach guided by Self-Determination Theory (specifically satisfaction or...
Patients with an LDL-C ≥ 190mg/dL benefit from a healthy lifestyle and use of medications to lower their risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Change in autonomous motivation perceived competence are viable targets reducing CVD according Self-Determination Theory. A pilot randomized controlled trial music therapy 31 very high subjects found no between 1 or 2 session group different effects on motivation, non-HDL-C. Perceived significantly increased (p<0.05), mean decreased 131 87...