Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
music therapy, nursing interventions, stress reduction, music, wellness
College
Nursing
Abstract
In effort to provide superior nursing practice, current research is examining the efficacy of a variety of novel nursing interventions. One such technique is Music Therapy, defined by Gillam as, “The controlled use of music in treatment, rehabilitation, education, and training of children and adults with a physical, mental or emotional disorder.”7 Numerous studies have shown the ability of music intervention to promote a sense of well being among various patient populations by decreasing anxiety, agitation and pain, promoting relaxation and stress reduction. These studies also show that music has been specifically beneficial in increasing orientation, memory and sociability among the elderly.1-9 Implementation of music as a therapy provides the nursing profession with another tool to provide quality care and promote the patient’s well being. This particular study hypothesizes that music has the potential to promote wellness by elevating the patient’s mood.
Recommended Citation
Benzley, Rhonda and Mandleco, Dr. Barbara
(2014)
"Music Therapy For The Body And Soul,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1062.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1062