How can music therapy help people prepare for chemotherapy or hospice care?

Music therapy serves as a supportive clinical practice that utilizes music to address nonmusical goals, including the management of stress and anxiety during significant health transitions.12

When preparing for chemotherapy or a transition to hospice care, music therapists often employ sedative music to assist patients in achieving a deep state of relaxation. This approach is designed to help individuals enhance their overall well-being by reducing reactivity to daily stressors. By fostering a calm environment, these interventions can provide comfort and relaxation, which are essential for patients navigating the emotional and physical challenges associated with intensive medical treatments or end-of-life care.1