Music interventions in the paediatric intensive care unit: A scoping review
Music interventions in the PICU show promising physiological and behavioural effects and are valued by families and clinicians. Standardised terminology, clearer alignment between intervention intent and outcome measures, and culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate research are essential to advance the field.
Authors
- Jo Rimmer
- Kate Masterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8323-1215)
- Janeen Bower (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5176-3345)
- Stefanie Zappino
- Lauren Miller
- Jack Thomas
Institutions
- Royal Children's Hospital (AU)
- Monash Children’s Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Critical Care
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101522
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00