Related Experiment Videos
Patients' perceptions of music during surgery
1School of Nursing, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Music listening during non-general anesthesia surgery significantly eases patient anxiety and pain. Patients found music a helpful distractor, offering comfort and a more personalized surgical experience, supporting its use in nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Psychology
- Music Therapy
Background:
- Music serves as an aesthetic and symbolic medium to alleviate fear and anxiety.
- Music can be a valuable support for patients undergoing surgery with non-general anesthesia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient perspectives on the helpfulness of music during surgery.
- To assess music's role in managing anxiety and pain in surgical patients.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving interviews with 25 patients at an acute hospital.
- Utilized an attitudinal scale and qualitative interview responses to gather data.
Main Results:
- Patients reported positive support for listening to music during their operation.
- Music was found to ease anxiety, act as a distractor, and increase pain threshold.
- Patient remarks highlighted music's role as a familiar personal and cultural medium.
Conclusions:
- Music is a relevant therapeutic tool for anesthetic nurses to reduce fear and anxiety.
- Incorporating music supports a more individualized and holistic approach to patient care.
- Findings suggest music listening is beneficial for patients undergoing surgery under non-general anesthesia.