Music

therapy and
Aroma
therapy
Presented by:
Nivedita Kochar
M.Sc. Nursing 1st year
2040982204
 MUSIC THERAPY
An interpersonal process in which the therapist uses music to help clients to
improve or maintain their health. Used with individuals of all ages and with a
variety of conditions.
To help patients make changes in their lives so as to adjust better to or
overcome obstacles.
Music therapy is the practice of using music as a meditation tool to help calm
and relax individual during stressful times.
 Definition
Music therapy is the use of music and its elements with a patient or a
group of people in a process destinated to make communication,
learning or expression easier and also to promote it.
 Music therapy in history

Egyptians: Music like something curative.

Greeks : used music to prevent and cure different illnesses.
NOWADAYS: Music therapy is the use of music to improve
physical, psychological, intellectual or social functioning of
people with health or educational problems.
 Indications

Psychiatric Medical Developmental

01 02 problems
03 disabilities
disorders

Physically Sensory Communication

04 05 06 disorders
handicaps impairments

Substance Interpersonal
07 abuse 08 Aging 09 problems
 TYPES OF THERAPIES
There are two types of music therapy: adaptive and palliative

Adaptive music Palliative music

therapy therapy
Used to help people adapt to Used to treat the symptoms of
their physical disabilities. patients with physical, mental
and emotional disturbances.
 Music Help
Reduce Stress
Music can drastically change and improve
your mood.

Some experts say the rhythm of the music

produces a soothing effect on a subconscious
level.

 Choose your music wisely

 Kinds Of Music And Their Effects
Studies have shown that a variety of music can aid in relieving
symptoms of stress. Some such types of music are

Classical Celtic

Sounds of nature Religious

 Why music is able to cure
MUSIC AND BREATHING

An average low, deep breathe

helps calm and control emotions
and build a better body
metabolism

MUSIC AND TEMPERATURE:

High or noisy music can elevate

body temperature while soft
music can decrease it.
Cont… MUSIC AND
MUSIC AND BLOOD MUSCLE
PRESSURE COORDINATION

Frequency, time, volume The tone and the

and slow rhythms create flexibility of the muscular

less tension and stress, system are powerfully

keeping the body calm influenced by tone, sound

and relaxed. and vibration.

 Tips For Effective Music Therapy

Sit or lie in a Choose music of Go for walking

comfortable position choice before or after MT
BENEFITS
They regain a sense of control over
lives.

Music therapy strengthens

memories.

It improves overall mood and

emotional well-being.

It helps manage pain without the

use of drugs.
Cont…
 It helps increase their social interactions with others.

 Promote positive changes in the wellbeing of an individual.

 Stimulates a relaxation response which can therefore lead to physiological

changes in the body.

 Processed in both hemispheres of the brain and this stimulation has been
shown to help in development of language and speech functions.

 Music encourages verbal as well as non verbal communication and promotes

social interaction and relatedness
Conclusion
Listening to music together with whatever treatment
you are receiving can have a strong healing effect on
your body. It is considered a creative art therapy. With
all these benefits that music can carry, it's no surprise
that music therapy is growing in popularity
AROMA THERAPY
 Introduction
“Aroma” - Fragrant smell or Scent
“Therapy”- Treatment
A form of alternative medicine that uses plant materials and
aromatic plant oils.
It is a part of herbal medicine and one of the fastest growing field
in alternative medicine.
Used for the relief of pain, reduce anxiety, and promote
relaxation.
Definition

“The use of essential oils in holistic healing to

improve health and emotional wellbeing and in
restoring balance to the body is known as
aromatherapy.”
 History
• Title aromatherapy was first coined by French Chemist Rene-
Maurice Gattefosse in 1928, when he accidentally used lavender
oil for his burned Hand.
• French Army Surgeon, Jean Volnet pioneered the use of
aromatherapy.
• He applied it cure the wounds of soldiers during World War II.
• The use of aroma oil is known to be as old as 6000 years.
• In 4500 B.C., Egyptians used cedar wood oil to preserve the dead
bodies.
• Hippocrates recommended regular aromatherapy bath for health
improvement.
• Romans utilized essential oils for pleasure and to cure pain.
 Uses
• To reduce stress
• To invigorate and promote activity and alertness
• To stimulate sensory awareness.
• To facilitate interaction and communication.
• To treat medical problems.
• To provide pain relief
 Modes of Application
Inhalation Topical Application
 Simplest and effective method  Essential oils are applied over the
skin.
 Inhaled through lungs via nose  Due to lipophilic nature, they
 Beneficial for respirator penetrate through the skin
problems, sinus congestion, flu, surface.
cough, colds, catarrh and sore  Absorbed into lymph and then
throat circulatory system.
INHALATION CAN BE DONE THROUGH

Facial Steam
Vaporizers (Aroma
Burner)

Nebulizers Direct Inhalation

TOPICAL APPLICATION CAN BE
DONE THROUGH
Bath
Foot Bath
Compresses
Massage
Types of Essential Oils
There are more than 90 types of essential oils but
the most common are
o Lavender chamomile
o peppermint tea tree
o ylang ylang bitter almond
o sandalwood cajuput etc.
o rosemary bergamot
 Examples of Essential Oils for
Aromatherapy
 Lavender Oil - It is used to treat burns and it has a sedative effect thus
also used for relaxation
 Cedar Wood Oil - It is used as antiseptic and anti-bacterial to prevent
infection
 Aphrodisiac Oil - It is used to induce romantic feelings
 Chamomile Oil -It is used as anti-inflammatory
 Lemon Oil -It is used as anti-depressant
 Cont…

 Eucalyptus Oil -It is used to relieve pain.

 Spearmint Oil - It is used to relieve headache
 Wintergreen Oil - It is used to relieve backache
 Peppermint Oil - It is used to treat stomach upset
 Rosemary Oil - It is used to boost mental activity and stimulate hair
growth.
 Benefits of Aromatherapy
• Enhance mood and general feeling of wellbeing through massage and the use of
essential oils.
• Improve blood and lymphatic circulation through massage and the use of essential
oils.
• Balance the hormone production by the endocrine system.
• Strengthen the immune system by helping to kill viruses, bacteria and fungal
infections, reduce pain.
• Encourage restful sleep. Improve digestion.
 Precautions
•They should never be used directly because some oils may irritate sensitive
skin or cause photosensitivity .
•They should be blended in adequate proportion with the carrier oils.

•They should be stored in a cool place in darkened bottles to avoid photo-

oxidation of components.
•Take out a patch test before applying.
•Must not be taken orally as they irritate mucous membrane.
•Due to concentrated and potency of pure essential oils, dilution in a carrier oils
is recommended.
Role of Nurse
 Assess condition of the patient for doing any therapy.
 Assess the mood or activity level.
 Encourage the client to participate in therapies.
 Teaches about how to do that therapy effectively and on regular basis

 The environment for any therapy should be calm and soothing.

 Advice client to use relaxation techniques.
 Educate the client about techniques of therapies.

 Educate them to learn and practice those techniques.

 Involve family in therapies and counsel them.
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