Music Therapy Journal of Nursing

Healing Harmony: The Power of Music in PACU

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What if something as simple as music could help to reduce pain, calm anxiety, and improve recovery after surgery? Patients arrive to PACU often confused and disoriented, experience lots of sounds, bright lights, and unfamiliar faces. This transition can be overwhelming that can contribute to increased pain, anxiety, and discomfort. A simple non-pharmacological act such as soothing music playing can transform a PACU full of beeping into a calmer, more therapeutic environment.

Submitted by Cheyenne Bonja BSN, RN, CPAN, CNIII

Effects of Music Therapy in Pediatric Mental Health

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Whether it is the simple melody of a lullaby to the crashing drums of rock and roll, music evokes an emotion in all of its listeners. Music has been around for centuries creating an environment of healing. When working with pediatric mental health patients, pharmacological interventions are often the solution to manage symptoms and negative feelings.

Submitted by Kelsy J Addington

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