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Michael J. Silverman, Durational Effects of Music Therapy: The Use of Follow-Up Methodology in the Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, and Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, Volume 27, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 130–134, https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/27.2.130
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to analyze the existing studies employing follow-up methodology in the Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy, and Music Therapy Perspectives. All articles from these journals were searched from their first year in publication until 2007. Results indicated a total of 18 studies contained a follow-up component that met inclusion criteria. These studies evaluated the effects of music therapy on a variety of dependent measures and clinical populations. Most studies were published in the Journal of Music Therapy since 2000. When the follow-up evaluation occurred seemed to be a function of the research question which, in turn, was driven by the specific clinical need of the population. Concerning results of treatment, the majority of studies demonstrated maintenance of gains at follow-up; other studies maintained some gains while another study did not maintain gains at follow-up. Implications for clinical practice and future research are suggested.
