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Dissertation - World Federation of Music Therapy

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Can ten BMGIM sessions improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> the participants?<br />

The participants varied in their responses to the two questionnaires used in this<br />

study, and in their responses to different aspects <strong>of</strong> the questionnaires. Four <strong>of</strong> six<br />

participants improved QoL as measured by the EORTC-QLQ-C30 questionnaire,<br />

however the results were not significant, and the effect size was small. Results<br />

within other subscales <strong>of</strong> the QLQ-C30 varied very much, and no significant<br />

effects were found in the functional scales or in the physical symptoms scales. All<br />

six participants improved their QoL as measured by the SOC questionnaire, even<br />

if increases varied considerably between participants. The increase was significant<br />

from pre-test to both post-test and follow-up, and the effect size was medium.<br />

Can music and imagery help the participants in their rehabilitation process?<br />

All six participants reported that music and imagery held meaning for them and<br />

helped them in their rehabilitation process.<br />

What is the experience <strong>of</strong> the participants <strong>of</strong> BMGIM and its effects on mood and<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> life in the rehabilitation process?<br />

Five core categories characterizing all six participants’ experiences were<br />

identified: Through the BMGIM process the participants developed New<br />

perspectives, Enhanced coping, Improved mood and quality <strong>of</strong> life, Enhanced<br />

hope, and Improved understanding <strong>of</strong> self.<br />

What is the specific nature <strong>of</strong> the imagery or image configuration <strong>of</strong> cancer<br />

survivors in GIM?<br />

This study did not document any specific nature <strong>of</strong> the imagery and image<br />

configuration as related to cancer. Cancer-related imagery was observed in some<br />

sessions, however the predominant character <strong>of</strong> the imagery was non-specific and<br />

much more related to psychosocial and existential issues.<br />

How does the imagery develop and/or is re-configured during GIM therapy?<br />

The analyses show that core metaphors emerged with all six participants, and that<br />

configuration <strong>of</strong> metaphors in narrative episodes or longer, coherent narratives<br />

could be identified in five <strong>of</strong> the six participants. A grounded theory <strong>of</strong><br />

developmental steps in the therapeutic BMGIM process was proposed.

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