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. 2019 Jun;15(2):116-120.
doi: 10.1183/20734735.0007-2019.

Music and dance in chronic lung disease

Keir Philip  1 , Adam Lewis  1 , Nicholas S Hopkinson  1
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Music and dance in chronic lung disease

Keir Philip et al. Breathe (Sheff). 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Arts in Health interventions show potential to improve the quality of life of people with chronic lung disease. Listening to music, making music, and dance have accepted and established roles in the lives of people without chronic disease. However, their potential utility in chronic disease management is infrequently considered by medical professionals. The aim of this review is to examine the use of music and dance in the treatment and self-management of chronic lung disease. Although the evidence base is currently limited, existing research suggests a range of biopsychosocial benefits. As personalised medicine and social prescribing become more prominent, further research is required to establish the role of arts interventions in chronic lung disease.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: K. Philip has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: A. Lewis has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: N.S. Hopkinson has nothing to disclose.

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