Music therapy in Greece and its applications in dementia and end-of-life care
Citation
Tsiris, G. & Kalliodi, C. (2020) Music therapy in Greece and its applications in dementia and end-of-life care. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 12(2), pp. 233-249.
Abstract
In this report we focus on music therapy in Greece and its applications in
dementia and end-of-life care. Initially we offer an overview of music therapy
in the country and outline key developments in terms of professionalisation,
education, research and scholarship. Exploring these developments from a
critical perspective, we acknowledge contemporary debates and their
implications for the advancement of the field. This exploration offers a platform
for understanding the current applications of music therapy in dementia and
adult end-of-life care in Greece. We provide examples of recent projects and
initiatives alongside broader considerations regarding the status of dementia
and end-of-life care. We conclude by offering some perspectives for future
potential developments in the field.