Abstract Alexandra Ullsten (2019): Singing, sharing, soothing. Family-centred music therapy
during painful procedures in neonatal care. Örebro Studies in Musicology 4. To sing is to …

Background: During the most vulnerable period in a child's life, preterm and sick newborns
are exposed to a high number of painful procedures, sometimes without the comfort of their …

Infant-directed singing is a medium for parents and infants to communicate in a mutual
relationship. Parental infant-directed singing is a multisensory, biopsychosocial …

Method: 38 infants were subjected to venepuncture with and without live lullaby singing, in a
randomised order with a cross over design. Parent-preferred lullabies were performed live …

Background: Acute and repeated pain has long-term negative impact on infants'
development and future behaviour. The use of analgesic drugs has negative side effects …

During the most vulnerable period in a child's life, preterm and sick infants are exposed to a
high number of painful procedures, sometimes without the comfort and affection of their …

Being heard is a fundamental human need. Parents and infants have an innate desire to
express themselves, be understood and have their perspectives valued. The familycentred …

Abstract Hugoson, Pernilla: Infant directed singing–A pilot study about live performed lullaby
singing alleviating pain response in preterm infants. A study carried out within the context of …

Music is very relevant for newborn neonates, including preterm infants, from an evolutionary
and developmental point of view. For example, the soothing, comforting and emotion …

Since the 1990s, the concept of family-centred care, where the family and healthcare staff
share responsibility for the infant's hospital care, has been part of an ongoing paradigm shift …