Characteristics of caregivers submitted to music therapy after the death of loved ones

• Autor(a) principal: Silva,Vladimir Araujo da
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Silva,Rita de Cássia Frederico, Turrini,Ruth Natalia Teresa, Marcon,Sonia Silva, Silva,Maria Júlia Paes da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672019000601464
• topic: Death; Bereavement; Palliative Care; Caregivers; Music Therapy

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the characteristics of bereaved caregivers submitted to post-loss music therapy. Method: This is a cross-sectional database from a randomized clinical trial that performed music therapy for caregivers who lost their loved ones to cancer. The following variables were used for this analysis: sociodemographic, religious beliefs, previous sound-musical experiences, and experiences related to care, loss and repair processes. Descriptive statistical analyzes were performed. Results: Of the 69 participants, 85.5% had a strong bond/secure attachment with their loved ones; 68.1% followed a long death and dying process (> 6 months), which was related to a chronic disease; 88.4% did not participate in conspiracy of silence, suggesting a satisfactory communication; 60.9% reported receiving spiritual/religious support, suggesting healthy and continent support; and all participated in funeral rites. Conclusion: The process of elaborating the bereavement of caregivers indicated the presence of protective factors.