Efficacy of Music Therapy Protocols for Burn Debridement

The study is a prospective, randomized crossover clinical trial conducted on a 14-bed inpatient comprehensive burn care center. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Music-Based Imagery (MBI) and Music Alternate Engagement (MAE) for pain and anxiety management for burn patients throughout the debridement process.

Inclusion criteria

• Patient is admitted for at least three days (excluding day of admission)
• Patient is at least seven years old
• Patient is able to communicate, i.e. awake and alert
• Patient is oriented

Exclusion criteria

• Patient admitted for/less than three days
• Patient under seven years of age
• Patient not able to communicate, i.e. sedated and/or intubated
• Patient is not oriented, i.e. active psychosis, hallucinations, delusions, late-stage Alzheimer's or dementia diagnoses