Rai, SumeetPsirides, AKimberley J. HainesJoanne McPeakeCarla M. Sevin2024-06-252024-06-259783030686796https://hdl.handle.net/1885/733713397Conventional medicine, geared to treating and supporting potentially reversible conditions with a survival goal, can often lead to dehumanisation of the intensive care unit (ICU). Complementary therapies, when used in conjunction with conventional medicine in the ICU, may have a role in improving the patient journey. Music-and animal-assisted interventions have a promising role in improving the psychophysiological condition of the patients, offering a more human being-centred approach.application/pdfen-AU© 2021 The authors202110.1007/978-3-030-68680-2_52024-05-19