The Use of Music and Imagery to Support Psychosocial Needs of Patients inOrthopaedic Rehabilitation
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
Use Music and Imagery (MI) to address psychosocial needs of patients undergoing orthopaedic rehabilitation. MI supports psychosocial health during long stays, aligning with holistic and patient-centered care frameworks.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Rehabilitative Care, Mental Health, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Use Music and Imagery (MI) to address psychosocial needs of patients undergoing orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Background
Orthopaedic rehabilitation patients face long stays, leading to anxiety, depression, and isolation.
Methods
Conducted 4 Music and Imagery sessions over 6 weeks; qualitative case study of patient outcomes.
Results
Improved relaxation, peace, connection, and hope for the future; patient engaged in music-evoked imagery to explore emotions.
Conclusion
MI supports psychosocial health during long stays, aligning with holistic and patient-centered care frameworks.
Lessons Learnt
Music-based interventions like MI can effectively address emotional needs, enhance coping, and improve patient well-being.
Keywords
Music Therapy, Psychosocial Needs, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Music-Based Intervention
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | St. Andrew Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Lynn Koh |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Lynn Koh - lynn_koh@sach.org.sg