A1 Journal article (refereed)
MusicTeamCare (MTC) : Theory and practice of clinical intervention for music therapists offering remote support to clients during emergencies (2022)


Scarlata, E., Baroni, M., & Giordano, F. (2022). MusicTeamCare (MTC) : Theory and practice of clinical intervention for music therapists offering remote support to clients during emergencies. British Journal of Music Therapy, 36(2), 71-83. https://doi.org/10.1177/13594575221117968


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Publication details

All authors or editorsScarlata, Elide; Baroni, Mariagrazia; Giordano, Filippo

Journal or seriesBritish Journal of Music Therapy

ISSN1359-4575

eISSN2059-9773

Publication year2022

Publication date02/09/2022

Volume36

Issue number2

Pages range71-83

Article number135945752211179

PublisherSAGE Publications

Publication countryUnited Kingdom

Publication languageEnglish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1177/13594575221117968

Publication open accessNot open

Publication channel open access

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/89126


Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic meant that people’s lives and work changed significantly across the world. Governments took measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and quarantine protocols to stem the spread of the pandemic. This had a significant impact on music therapy clinical practice, generating reflections and adaptations among the worldwide music therapy community, with several studies still underway. A number of professional music therapy organisations have explored methods for carrying out remote interventions. MusicTeamCare is an approach developed by three Italian Certified Music Therapists that could offer access to support in emergency and crisis situations. This approach is rooted in receptive music therapy theory, with particular reference to Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). MusicTeamCare was used for the first time in March to April 2020, with healthcare workers in Italy who were treating COVID-19 patients. This article outlines theoretical framework, development and evaluation phases of MusicTeamCare. Detailed explanations are given of the theoretical framework, methods of musical analysis, assessment and evaluation strategies, criteria for constructing the playlists and interactive triangulation between the Music Therapists in the research team.


KeywordsCOVID-19pandemicsmusic therapymusic therapistspsychotherapytreatment methodsreception activitiesremote servicesstress (biological phenomena)

Free keywordscare; COVID-19; receptive music therapy; stress; support


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Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2022

JUFO rating1


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