Sandrine Pommeret, Jan Chrusciel, Catherine Verlaine, et al
This study aimed to examine how cancer patients hospitalized in the palliative care unit experienced a musical intervention. Two artists performed in the palliative care unit once a week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The authors report both positive emotions but also found patients encountered difficulties during the intervention. They conclude that although music appeared to benefit the patients, it sometimes reminded them of their altered state and some experienced difficulties related to physical exhaustion.
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