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ItemThemes in Songs Written by Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Differences Across the LifespanBaker, F ; Kennelly, J ; Tamplin, J (Australian Music Therapy Association, 2005)This study aimed to identify age differences in the themes of songs written by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Lyrics from 82 songs written by 11 female and 20 male patients aged between 5 and 60 years were categorised into eight themes and 24 categories. Incidence of categories and themes were calculated and compared across six age brackets. Results suggest that children, early adolescent, and middle adolescent patients with TBI focus on memories to a substantially greater degree than older patients. Early and late adolescent patient groups are most likely to be self-reflective, and to raise concerns about the future, when compared with other patient groups.
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ItemAvoiding conflict: What do adolescents with disordered eating say about their mothers in music therapy?McFerran, K ; Baker, F ; Kildea, C ; Patton, G ; Sawyer, S (SAGE Publications, 2008-06-01)Music therapy is an integral part of the inpatient treatment programme for young women with disordered eating at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. As part of ongoing clinical audit activities, an investigation was undertaken to analyse retrospectively the lyrics of young women who had participated in the music therapy programme. The¬¬¬¬¬¬ purpose was to monitor and improve local clinical practice and clarify the specific contribution of music therapy to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Results highlighted the role of mothers in the experiences of the young participants, with references to this relationship exceeding those to any other relationships. These findings are discussed in conjunction with an abandoned study where parental consent was not forthcoming for participation in a group music therapy research project. This article promotes a continuing awareness of the importance of the mother-daughter relationship in the treatment of eating disorders.
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ItemAdjusting to Change Through Song: Themes in Songs Written by Clients With Traumatic Brain InjuryBaker, F ; Kennelly, J ; Tamplin, J (CSIRO Publishing, 2005-12-01)Abstract The study aimed to identify themes in songs written by clients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Lyrics (1834) from 82 songs written by 11 female and 21 male clients aged between 5 and 60 years were categorised into 8 main themes and 24 subcategories. Incidence of subcategories and themes were calculated. Self-reflections and messages were the most frequent themes portrayed within songs. Memories and reflections about significant others were also frequently communicated. It was noticeable that clients felt safer to communicate thoughts and feelings about the past and present but were less inclined to confront the future.
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ItemTherapeutic songwriting in music therapy, Part II: Comparing the literature with practice across diverse clinical populationsBaker, F ; Wigram, T ; Stott, D ; McFerran, K (GRIEG ACADEMY, 2009)
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ItemTherapeutic Songwriting in Music Therapy Part I: Who are the Therapists, Who are the Clients, and Why is Songwriting Used?Baker, F ; Wigram, T ; Stott, D ; McFerran, K (GRIEG ACADEMY, 2008)