Music Therapy for Cancer Patients(Meraki_PC)

Meraki: Music Therapy Protocol for People With Palliative Care

The overall aim of the study is to analyse the impact of a music therapy-based treatment on the emotional well-being and quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care (PC). To this end, the effectiveness and efficiency of a music therapy-based treatment to improve adaptation to illness and psychological well-being in this population will be validated and implemented.

Specifically, the implementation of an individualised treatment programme for palliative care patients will be carried out.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The patient is receiving palliative care for an oncological diagnosis and was admitted to the hospital a week ago. They do not have moderate to severe cognitive impairment. This treatment is for oncological patients in an advanced stage who are receiving palliative anti-tumour treatment such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. These patients require support treatment that cannot be provided at home due to their complexity. The patient is in an advanced or terminal phase of the disease according to WHO criteria.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Have preserved cognitive ability (SPMSQ, Pfeiffer). More than 2 errors (3 in illiterate persons) would suggest the presence of cognitive impairment.
• Have signed the informed consent form
• Have completed at least 2 of the 3 treatment sessions and have completed the pre-test and post-test assessment.

Exclusion Criteria:

-Estimated survival time. Patients with a life expectancy of two weeks or less shall not be operated on.