MUSIC 1A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Music Therapy, Birth Weight, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Phd student: psychology neuroscience & behaviour mcmaster university. When speaking about infants, prematurity includes: "preterm infants" (born before 37 gestational weeks); and "low birth weight infants" (premature by birth weight of less than 2500g) (kelly, 2006). I. e. may suck more to receive more nutrients. Mt can impact breathing, nutrition/sucking behaviour/ weight. Infant is conditioned - when they suck the music will turn on (behavioural) Sings in a slow rhythm - sing to the ideal breathing rate. Infant can control when the music plays and stops - behavioural music therapy. Music therapy in nicu offers a variety of benefits. Needs to be the right tempo and volume for their best interest tailored to the individual needs of the premature infant they can vary depending on the infant"s stage of development their parents. Can reduce stress and anxiety of the parent. Distraction from the stressful environment of the hospital and the sounds of the hospital.
