The Value of Music Therapy in the Expression of Emotions in Children with Cancer

Table 4

Categories and subcategories identified from the documents.

Categories and subcategories codes
Expression	Positive emotions	Happiness
		Interest
		Inspiration
		Hope
	Changes and increases in emotion	Increased emotion
		Change in emotion
	Parental acknowledgment	Positive emotional changes in their children Music therapist assessment
	Indirect benefits at the family level	Mood
Participation	Preferences in the MT sessions	Musical and material preferences
		Listen to songs
		Singing
		Musical improvisation
		Play percussion instruments
	Interest in the MT sessions	Interest in music
		Release of energy
		Companionship
		Support
Experiences	Satisfaction with the MT sessions	Well-being
		Positivity
		Disconnect from the situation
	Positive environment with interaction between families, patients, and the music therapist	Interaction
		Social relationships
		Memories evoked
		Fun

MT = music therapy.