An introduction to music therapy: helping the oncology patient in the ICU

Article Abstract:

Music therapy is a non-intrusive and effective means of counteracting the stress experienced by oncology patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Admission to an ICU is generally a traumatic and frightening experience and the stress can have a negative impact on the patient's recovery. Controlled use of specific types of music can influence an individual's emotions, behavior, and physical health. Music tempo should be relatively the same as a human heart rate, the tone and volume should be low and soothing for the best response. Classical music and jazz are often popular with patients.

Physiological aspects, Alternative medicine, Music therapy

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Ethical considerations in treating oncology patients in the intensive care unit

Article Abstract:

Critical care nurses must examine the ethical issues surrounding admission, care, and the possibility of withdrawing life-support functions of oncology patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Admission to an ICU involves consideration of survivability and an oncology patient should be admitted based on this principle. If possible patients should decide in advance if extreme measures are to be taken to save their lives. Withdrawing life support should be an informed and carefully considered option made by the patient or the patient's family without coercion by the physician.

Standards, Ethical aspects, Nursing ethics

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A holistic perspective on comfort care as an advance directive

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Critical care nurses should play a key role in providing care, comfort, and a practical framework to terminally ill patients who with their families are making decisions concerning advance directive options. A holistic approach to providing comfort and guidance involves physical, emotional and spiritual contentment. While nurses cannot enhance every aspect of the patient's situation they can be supportive, empathetic, and make themselves available to the patient and the family when assistance is needed.

Methods, Management, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations, Advance directives (Medicine)

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