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Music therapy is often used as a complementary therapy in the hospice to allow for a more holistic care. Despite clinical observations on the effectiveness of music therapy, there has been a paucity of formal research in the Asian setting concerning the experience of patients using music therapy. Hence, this research study aimed to uncover terminally ill patients´ experiences of music therapy in a Singapore in-patient hospice. As music therapy is growing in its popularity as a form of complementary therapy used in the hospice, it is essential to understand the therapeutic modality from the patient´s perspective. A qualitative approached was used to explore the human experience with music therapy. Data was analysed using Burnard´s thematic analysis method. Four themes that have emerged from the study - Mirror of the inner feelings, Bridge of connection, Music as a therapeutic medium and Barriers to music therapy.

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I graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours Degree) in July 2010.

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