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Introduction:
Burn injuries are among the most painful conditions for children. While pharmacological interventions are commonly used, non-pharmacological strategies like music therapy are gaining attention for their potential to improve patient outcomes. Previous research indicates that music therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in various settings, but its impact on pediatric burn patients remains underexplored.
Objective:
This study aims to explore the effectiveness of music therapy in managing pain and anxiety in pediatric burn patients, comparing it to traditional pain management methods alone.
Research Question:
Does music therapy affect pain and anxiety in pediatric burn unit patients when added to traditional pain management methods?
Methodology:
This quasi-experimental study will include around 100 Pediatric burn patients, ages 5-18, will be assigned to either a music therapy group or a control group receiving standard care. Participants in the music therapy group will receive a 30-minute classical music session after traditional pain management, and pain and anxiety levels will be assessed before and after the session. The control group receives standard care, but is offered music therapy after data is collected.
Data Analysis:
Data will be analyzed using quantitative measures (FACES Pain Scale, Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale). Paired and independent t-tests will compare pre- and post-session pain scores and anxiety levels between the two groups.
Conclusion:
The study aims to contribute to the understanding of music therapy's role in pediatric burn care and potentially offer a more holistic approach to pain and anxiety management in this vulnerable population.
Department
Nursing
Faculty Mentor(s)
Andrea Boyle PhD, FNAP, ANP
Publication Date
Spring 4-16-2025
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Scholarly Creative Works Conference, Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
Pediatric burn patients, Burn injuries, Music therapy, Pain, Anxiety, Pain management, Anxiety reduction, Pediatric pain, Pediatric anxiety, Non-pharmacological interventions, Complementary therapies, Holistic care, Classical music, Therapeutic music, Emotional distress, FACES Pain Scale, Pediatric Anxiety Rating Scale, Acute pain, Wound care, Child health, Hospital care, Psychological support, Quasi-experimental study, Evidence-based practice, Distraction techniques, Healing environment, Stress reduction, Pediatric nursing, Trauma-informed care
Disciplines
Nursing | Pediatric Nursing