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Group Guided Imagery and Music for Adults in Addiction Treatment: a Pilot Randomized Control Trial Feasibility Study

Year: 2016

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: This randomized control trial assessed the feasibility of adding a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) group into a residential addiction treatment facility. Either group GIM or an unstructured leisure condition was assigned to 42 adult participants. The study found that adding Group GIM to a structured treatment program was feasible and well received by participants and staff. Assessments included the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC), and Importance, Confidence, Readiness (ICR) motivational ruler. There were reductions in BDI and SOC scores for both groups and the ICR motivational level scores remained essentially the same. Retention in treatment was better for the experimental group. The study findings support the feasibility of integrating music therapy into inpatient treatment for addictions.

Source: Journal of the Association for Music and Imagery

DOI: 10.59451/jami.37287

Authors: Douglas M. Ziedonis, Kathleen M. Murphy

Institutions: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Loyola University New Orleans, Temple University

Language: English

Topic: Music Therapy and Health

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4393065710

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Cites: 32

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10