Author: Jiraporn Chontichachalalauk, Porntip Malathum, Somchit Hanucharurnkul, Charn Kredboonsri.
Year: 2008
Source: Ramathibodi Nursing Journal, Vol. 14, No. 3, September-December, 2008, page 346.
Weaning from mechanical ventilation may increase anxiety in patients, which, in turn, may induce physiological responses. From a literature review, music therapy has shown to decrease anxiety and increase relaxation in various populations. However, these effects have not been examined in patients during weaning from mechanical ventilation. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy on anxiety, physiological reaponses, and weaning parameters in patients during weaning...