Music Interventions as a Complementary Form of Treatment in ICU Patients

Authors

  • Athanasios Dritsas Onassis Hospital, Athens

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2015/hc.v8i2.556

Keywords:

music therapy, music medicine

Abstract

Music can influence a wide range of physiological and psychological effects and is effective in decreasing stress and facilitating relaxation responses. Music therapy has been widely used in a variety of cultures for centuries to decrease patients’ perception of pain, anxiety and depression, and boost their feelings of relaxation. Music can be used as a safe and inexpensive non-pharmacologic antianxiety intervention to enhance relaxation and decrease stress in ICU patients.

Author Biography

Athanasios Dritsas, Onassis Hospital, Athens

Specialty: Cardiology

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Published

2013-04-07

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2013)

Section

EDITORIAL

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