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Yufan Brandon Chen, Hayley Barnes1, Lauren Westbay1
1Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood.
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
|August 16, 2021
Summary
Listening to music significantly reduced preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery. This simple intervention also improved patient satisfaction six weeks after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychological Interventions
- Surgical Patient Care
Background:
- Patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery often experience moderate preoperative anxiety.
- Anxiety can negatively impact the surgical experience and patient recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of music listening in reducing preoperative anxiety.
- To compare music listening with usual care in patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery.
- To assess the impact of music listening on postoperative patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with patients scheduled for pelvic reconstructive surgery.
- Participants were assigned to either a music listening group or a usual care (control) group.
- State anxiety levels were measured using the Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- Music listening led to a significantly greater reduction in state anxiety scores compared to usual care (P = 0.01).
- Patients in the music group reported higher overall satisfaction six weeks postoperatively compared to the control group (P = 0.03).
Conclusions:
- Music listening is a simple and effective intervention for lowering preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery.
- Incorporating music into preoperative care may enhance patient satisfaction following this type of surgery.
