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Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Published on: January 7, 2020
A student paper: music in critical care setting for clients on mechanical ventilators: a student perspective
Van Ho1, Sue Chang, Rosa Olivas
1vaniah167@hotmail.com
Abstract:
This article written by baccalaureate nursing students briefly discusses the use of music therapy in clients on mechanical ventilation in intensive care units. The article explores the possible benefits of music therapy and its use in other aspects of health care.
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