Music Therapy
There is a clinical and evidence-based use of music therapy offering a low-risk, inexpensive, non-pharmacological addition to standard care in pain management. Music therapy assists the patient in helping regain self-control and to become actively involved in the management of pain (Gutgsell et al, 2013). The different types of music interventions include singing, listening to music, and song writing that aid in enhancing relaxation, providing opportunities for self-expression, facilitating communication with loved ones, and bringing beauty to suffering (Gutgsell, 2013). This aids in relieving anxiety and fear. The music therapist utilizes methods of muscle relaxation and guide for incorporating breathing with images of pain relief …show more content…
The clinician will be able to explore different strategies involved in the treatment plan of pain management. The patient’s support network can assist in helping improve the patient’s mood, functions as a distraction, and can contribute to pain relief and increased quality of life (Otis-Green, Sherman, Perez, & Baird, 2002). It is important to assess the impact of the patient’s pain on his/her social support network. Management of pain and suffering can be influenced by the patient’s level of engagement in individual and family therapies, expressive arts, recreational interests, work relations, and church or spiritual affiliations (Otis-Green, Sherman, Perez, & Baird, 2002). All involved should also receive education and support as they are part of helping the patient’s pain management. Extended support system also aids in preventing caregiver …show more content…
This in itself allows potential improvement of their own health care and ability to manage their pain. Self-efficacy is one’s own self-judgment of capacity, hence, a very important characteristic for persons with chronic pain (Nash, Ponto, Townsend, Nelson, & Bretz, 2013). Self-efficacy can directly bring about their progress or lack thereof. If patients with chronic pain believe that they are incapable in bringing improvement in their ability to manage their pain, then they are unlikely to be proactive in managing their own treatment. Numerous studies support the potentiating effects of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy can be enhanced along with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Theory. A good example as mentioned above is the use of PCT
There is a clinical and evidence-based use of music therapy offering a low-risk, inexpensive, non-pharmacological addition to standard care in pain management. Music therapy assists the patient in helping regain self-control and to become actively involved in the management of pain (Gutgsell et al, 2013). The different types of music interventions include singing, listening to music, and song writing that aid in enhancing relaxation, providing opportunities for self-expression, facilitating communication with loved ones, and bringing beauty to suffering (Gutgsell, 2013). This aids in relieving anxiety and fear. The music therapist utilizes methods of muscle relaxation and guide for incorporating breathing with images of pain relief …show more content…
The clinician will be able to explore different strategies involved in the treatment plan of pain management. The patient’s support network can assist in helping improve the patient’s mood, functions as a distraction, and can contribute to pain relief and increased quality of life (Otis-Green, Sherman, Perez, & Baird, 2002). It is important to assess the impact of the patient’s pain on his/her social support network. Management of pain and suffering can be influenced by the patient’s level of engagement in individual and family therapies, expressive arts, recreational interests, work relations, and church or spiritual affiliations (Otis-Green, Sherman, Perez, & Baird, 2002). All involved should also receive education and support as they are part of helping the patient’s pain management. Extended support system also aids in preventing caregiver …show more content…
This in itself allows potential improvement of their own health care and ability to manage their pain. Self-efficacy is one’s own self-judgment of capacity, hence, a very important characteristic for persons with chronic pain (Nash, Ponto, Townsend, Nelson, & Bretz, 2013). Self-efficacy can directly bring about their progress or lack thereof. If patients with chronic pain believe that they are incapable in bringing improvement in their ability to manage their pain, then they are unlikely to be proactive in managing their own treatment. Numerous studies support the potentiating effects of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy can be enhanced along with the use of Cognitive Behavioral Theory. A good example as mentioned above is the use of PCT