Abstract
Introduction: Each year, approximately 350–400 paediatric burns patients are treated at Kanti Children’s Hospital (KCH) in Kathmandu. This presentation discusses the recommencement of a family-centred music therapy programme on the burns ward at KCH after the 2015 Nepal earthquake.Objective: The primary objective was to re-establish psychosocial support for patients and their families in order to manage pain and anxiety, promote relaxation and build resilience during hospitalisation.Methods: An Australian and Dutch music therapist collaborated to provide music therapy sessions three days a week. Vocal/instrumental improvisation was utilised to support individual children during burns dressings and bedside procedures. Group sessions in shared rooms encouraged creative interaction between patients, their families and hospital staff. Audio/video case vignettes will illustrate the efficacy of these music therapy interventions in a post-earthquake environment.Discussion: Flexibility, sensitivity and perseveran...
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
