Thesis
Exploring access to chronic pain treatment through virtual music therapy
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001972
Abstract
Chronic pain impacts more than 20% of adults in the United States. Chronic pain can negatively impact many aspects of life including but not limited to employment, sleep, mental health and general life enjoyment. When it comes to psychotherapeutic treatment for individuals with chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is common. CBT follows a resourcing approach where individuals are able to practice skills in and outside of session. Many individuals with chronic pain suffer from isolation because of the way their pain can impact their ability to attend community spaces and relate to others. Isolation and poor mental health can increase the presence of pain; however, the opposite is also true: when feelings of belonging increase, pain can be reduced. When it comes to access to treatment, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) experience more barriers to care than white people. BIPOC are disadvantaged systematically when it comes to access to insurance, pharmacies, pain specialists, and transportation among other resources. Using virtual care for chronic pain can be a possibility when it comes to psychotherapeutic treatment. Telehealth may be a viable opportunity for increasing access to services, however, it is not a perfect solution for every individual. Music therapy has been used for pain treatment historically and is in its infancy for virtual application. Music therapy may be a worthwhile treatment as an alternative or supplement to pharmaceutical medication as it has no side effects. To explore the application of virtual music therapy for individuals with chronic pain, a community event was held to offer music therapy techniques and to provide a community-building space with a goal of reducing isolation to reduce pain.
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- Title
- Exploring access to chronic pain treatment through virtual music therapy
- Creators
- Kelsey M. Raftis - Drexel University, Drexel University (1970-)
- Contributors
- Clarissa Jean Lacson (Advisor) - Drexel University, Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iv, 41 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021872801204721