• Mr. Govind Pareek
• Sheetal Manhas
• Manju Rakwal

Background: Hospitalization can be frightening for children, often bringing anxiety, pain, and emotional strain. Pediatric nurses, beyond delivering clinical care, play an important role in creating healing environments. Music and art therapy offer safe, child-friendly ways to provide comfort, reduce stress, and encourage emotional expression. Objective: This review brings together global evidence on the role of music and art therapy in pediatric nursing, focusing on how these interventions support children’s emotional, psychological, and clinical outcomes. Methods: Conducted according to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, the review searched PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for studies published between 2012–2024. Of 1,024 studies identified, 24 met inclusion criteria involving children aged 0–18 years receiving music or art therapy in nursing contexts. Results: Music therapy (live, recorded, or instrumental) consistently reduced pre-procedure anxiety, lowered pain scores, and improved physiological outcomes such as heart rate and oxygen saturation. Art therapy (drawing, painting, creative play) helped children cope with hospitalization, express emotions, and build resilience. Nurses played a central role as facilitators, integrating these therapies into routine care. Conclusion: Music and art therapy are powerful, low-cost tools that make pediatric care more humane and holistic. Training and encouraging nurses to apply these methods can ease the hospital experience for children, turning stressful situations into moments of healing and support.

Pediatric nursing, Music therapy, Art therapy, Child health, PRISMA, Non-pharmacological care.

"Music and Art Therapy in Pediatric Nursing: Systematic Review ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.d732-d734, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509394.pdf

"Music and Art Therapy in Pediatric Nursing: Systematic Review ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppd732-d734, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509394.pdf