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Music therapy for pain and anxiety in patients after cardiac valve replacement: a randomized controlled clinical

Yi Dong1,2, Lin Zhang1,2, Liang-Wan Chen1,2

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Disease Center, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, People's Republic of China.

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
|January 17, 2023
PubMed

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Music therapy significantly reduced pain, anxiety, and key vital signs in patients after cardiac valve replacement surgery. This non-invasive intervention offers a valuable supplementary treatment option for postoperative recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Music Therapy
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Postoperative pain and anxiety are common after cardiac valve replacement.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for patient recovery and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of music intervention on pain, anxiety, and vital signs in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement.
  • To determine if music therapy can serve as an effective supplementary treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 86 patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement.
  • The experimental group received standard care plus a 15-minute music intervention three times daily.
  • The control group received only standard care.

Main Results:

  • Patients in the music intervention group experienced significant reductions in pain, anxiety, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate compared to the control group (P < 0.001).
  • No significant difference was observed in diastolic blood pressure between the groups (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Music therapy is an effective adjunctive treatment for reducing postoperative pain and anxiety following cardiac valve replacement.
  • The findings support the integration of music therapy to improve physiological outcomes, including heart rate and blood pressure, in cardiac surgery patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnxietyCardiac valve replacementMusic therapyPainVital signs

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