Physiological and psychological effects of listening to Holy Quran recitation in the intensive care unit patients: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Mat Nor, Mohd Basri, Ibrahim, Noor Airini, Ramly, Nur fariza, Abdullah, Fa'iza
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: International Islamic University Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: RC Internal medicine; RC82 Medical Emergencies, Critical Care, Intensive Care, First Aid
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/79759/1/79759_Physiological%20and%20Psychological%20Effects.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79759/2/79759_Physiological%20and%20Psychological%20Effects_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79759/4/79759_Physiological%20and%20Psychological%20Effects_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79759/; http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/volume_18_no_1/Pages-from-IMJMVol18No1-145-155.pdf

Stress and anxiety are common among intensive care unit (ICU) patients especially those who are on mechanical ventilation. Non-pharmacological interventions such as music and prayer are recommended because they are opioid sparing, easy to provide, cheap and safe. There is a growing body of evidenc...