Choral Arts Program for HIV/AIDS Patients and Their Caregivers

 

The Arts and Quality of Life Research Center in conjunction with the Comprehensive HIV Program at Temple Hospital was awarded a grant by Johnson & Johnson and the Society for the Arts in Healthcare to support a unique choral arts program for HIV/AIDS patients.  Patients receiving treatment at Temple’s Comprehensive HIV Program and their caregivers rehearsed weekly for 75 minutes. Immediately following the choir, small group music therapy sessions were provided to participants. Board-certified music therapy graduate students lead the sessions under Dr. Dileo’s supervision. The effect of the program on physiological, psychological, social and quality of life variables was examined.

 

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