Music therapy and aroma therapy can be used to improve health and well-being. Music therapy uses music to help patients adjust to difficulties and relax during stressful times. It has been used historically by various cultures to treat illnesses. Aroma therapy uses essential oils applied topically or through inhalation to reduce stress, pain, and anxiety and promote relaxation. Both therapies are non-drug approaches that can benefit medical and psychological conditions. Nurses play a role in assessing patients, encouraging participation, educating on proper techniques, and involving family for most effective use of these complementary therapies.

1. Music
therapy
and
Aroma
therapy
Presented by:
Nivedita Kochar
M.Sc. Nursing 1st year
2040982204

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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Indications
Psychiatric
disorders
Medical
problems
Substance
abuse
Physically
handicaps
Communication
disorders
Sensory
impairments
Developmental
disabilities
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03
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Interpersonal
problems
Aging

6. TYPES OF THERAPIES
Adaptive music
therapy
Used to help people adapt to
their physical disabilities.
Palliative music
therapy
Used to treat the symptoms of
patients with physical, mental
and emotional disturbances.
There are two types of music therapy: adaptive and palliative

7. 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

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

9. 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.

10. Cont…
MUSIC AND BLOOD
PRESSURE
MUSIC AND
MUSCLE
COORDINATION
Frequency, time, volume
and slow rhythms create
less tension and stress,
keeping the body calm
and relaxed.
The tone and the
flexibility of the muscular
system are powerfully
influenced by tone, sound
and vibration.

11. Tips For Effective Music Therapy
Sit or lie in a
comfortable position
Choose music of
choice
Go for walking
before or after MT

12. BENEFITS
They regain a sense of control over
lives.
Music therapy strengthens
memories.
It helps manage pain without the
use of drugs.
It improves overall mood and
emotional well-being.

13. 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

14. 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

15. AROMA THERAPY

16. 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.

17. 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.”

18. 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.

19. 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

20. Modes of Application
Inhalation
 Simplest and effective method
 Inhaled through lungs via nose
 Beneficial for respirator problems,
sinus congestion, flu, cough,
colds, catarrh and sore throat
Topical Application
 Essential oils are applied over the
skin.
 Due to lipophilic nature, they
penetrate through the skin surface.
 Absorbed into lymph and then
circulatory system.

21. INHALATION CAN BE DONE THROUGH
Facial Steam
Nebulizers
Vaporizers (Aroma
Burner)
Direct Inhalation

22. TOPICAL APPLICATION CAN BE
DONE THROUGH
Bath
Foot Bath
Compresses
Massage

23. Types of Essential Oils
There are more than 90 types of essential oils but
the most common are
oLavender chamomile
opeppermint tea tree
oylang ylang bitter almond
osandalwood cajuput etc.
orosemary bergamot

24. 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
Examples of Essential Oils for
Aromatherapy

25. 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.
Cont…

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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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