The use of music therapy as a form of humanization in nursing: Experience report

Abstract

Objective: Report the perception of students of a technical nursing course about the influence of music therapy as a non-pharmacological therapeutic method in the recovery and well-being of patients hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit. Method: an experience report that describes the experience of students of the Technical Nursing course in two health institutions at Alto Vale do Itajaí region, in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The student’s experience and perception were evaluated during the application of the study. Results: it was observed during the application of the study that patients show satisfaction when listening to music therapy, the students realized that their presence provided a more welcoming environment and in a more humanistic way for patients and technical staff. Conclusion: It is concluded that music as a therapeutic form is very efficient to provide humanized care in the nursing work routine, these measures of integrative and complementary practices are still in the process of adaptation in the institutions.