Enhancing pediatric health care with music

Author(s): Winkelstein, M. L.

Journal/Book: J Pediatr Health Care. 1996; 10: 74-81.

Abstract: The pediatric nurse practitioner can use music therapeutically in a variety of clinical situations. Literature supports the effectiveness of music in reducing anxiety based on psychologic and physiological outcomes. Music also enhances standard therapeutic modalities and increases patient satisfaction. Specific interventions should be based on the child's stage be based on the child's stage of development.

Keyword(s): Music Therapy [methods]; Nurse Practitioners; Pediatric Nursing [methods]

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