Program Objectives & Accredation

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Program Objectives

• Provide clinical and evidence-based content about supportive cancer care and the role and benefits of music therapy in supportive cancer care  
• Discuss innovations and strategies in music therapy that work to improve the delivery of supportive care to cancer patients and families across diverse settings   
• Promote interdisciplinary agendas and provide opportunities for collaboration and networking.

In addition, this Conference intends to:

• Foster improved knowledge of the multifaceted and evidence-based benefits of music therapy in cancer care;
• Promote the development of innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to improve supportive cancer care in Canada;
• Develop innovative multi site and international clinical trials that could help improve cancer care globally; 
• Further improve symptom management with the aim of promoting patient well-being across the continuum of illness and to promote the well being of caregivers of all ages; and to 
• Further develop treatment strategies that could address specific patient/caregiver issues; for example, to further explore: the use of music therapy to reduce adverse symptoms in patients;  the long term benefits of the use of music therapy to improve overall well-being in cancer survivors; and the use of music therapy to enhance caregiver coping with loss and bereavement

Accreditation

Continuing Education Designation Statement

To be determined

Faculty Disclosure

All faculty and planning committee members participating in continuing education activities sponsored by the University of Windsor are required to disclose to the audience any relevant commercial relationships, and/or non-FDA approved use of a drug or a device that is included in the presentation.