The Utility of Music-based Interventions for Pain Management 1190

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: ROOM: Joliet Room >>> DIRECTIONS Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right. Turn right at the Marquette Foyer. The Joliet Room is located at the end of the hall on your left.

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Lisa M. Gallagher, PhD, LPMT, MT-BC (she/her/hers)

Research Program Manager/Music Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
North Olmsted, Ohio, United States

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Presenter(s)

Meng-Shan Lee, PhD, MT-BC

Assistant Professor
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Yulin Wang, MMT, MT-BC (she/her/hers)

Music Therapist
Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, Shanghai, China (People's Republic)

This symposium is designed to share how music-based interventions have been utilized to address chronic pain from a biopsychosocial approach in pediatric and adult patients. Specific cases will be shared. The cultural responsiveness approach will be discussed, emphasizing how culture influences pain perception and treatment.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how music therapy can address the biopsychosocial factors associated with chronic pain.
Identify at least 2 goals that can be addressed through music-based interventions to aid in the rehabilitation of pediatric or adult patients with chronic pain.
Identify at least 2 music-based interventions that can be utilized for pediatric and/or adult patients with chronic pain.
Describe the importance of cultural responsiveness when working with patients and families.