Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following statements reflect current research regarding the utilization of non-pharmacological measures in the management of burn pain?

Which of the following statements reflect current research regarding the utilization of non-pharmacological measures in the management of burn pain?
a) Music therapy may provide reality orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation.
Researchers have found that music affects both the physiologic and psychological aspects of the pain experience. Music diverts the patient’s attention away from the painful stimulus. Music may also provide reality orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation. It also allows for patient self-expression.
b) Music therapy diverts the patient’s attention toward painful stimulus.
Music diverts the patient’s attention away from, not toward, the painful stimulus.
c) Humor therapy has not proven effective in the management of burn pain.
Humor therapy has proven effective in the management of burn pain.
d) Pet therapy has proven effective in the management of burn pain.
Pet therapy has not proven effective in the management of burn pain.