9th Edition of International Conference on
Hybrid therapeutic strategies that incorporate music and traditional medical interventions are becoming increasingly popular in the field of medical care. These hybrid strategies frequently involve both music therapy and traditional medical care that may complement or supplement one another. The benefits of this approach are far-reaching, with the potential for improved outcomes in patients, increased efficiency of patient care, and enhanced physician and patient satisfaction. Music therapy is a form of intervention that uses the power of music and sound to help improve physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Through music therapy, healthcare professionals can use musical elements, such as rhythm, melody, imagery, and repetition to stimulate the body, mind, and spirit. Music therapy can be used to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety, and to promote relaxation. In traditional medicine, the medical approach is broad-based, typically consisting of pharmaceuticals, medical interventions, and counseling. Traditional medicine has a long history of success and is accepted for the treatment of physical, mental, and emotional ailments. Although traditional medicine has its benefits, it also has its limitations, namely, that it focuses on physical symptoms and takes a broad-based approach that may not address an individual’s underlying emotional or mental needs. Combining music therapy with traditional medical interventions provides an expanded approach for the treatment of physical, mental, and emotional ailments. The combination of music therapy and traditional medical interventions serves to expand the range of therapeutic approaches and can provide multiple levels of healing. Music therapy and traditional medical interventions may be used in isolation, or the two may be blended in a hybrid approach. A hybrid strategy that incorporates music therapy and traditional medical interventions can provide greater flexibility and allow for the exploration of a variety of therapeutic approaches. With the use of a hybrid strategy, healthcare providers may discover different ways to approach a patient’s physical, mental and emotional issues.