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Tuning in To Recovery: Music's Role in Pain Reduction After Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Lindsey P Trinchet1, Kai Yuan Chen2, Andrea A Lopez-Ruiz1

  • 1Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|February 3, 2026
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Music interventions significantly reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. This safe, noninvasive therapy can improve recovery and decrease reliance on pain medications.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Music Therapy
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Cardiothoracic surgery presents significant physical and emotional challenges, often necessitating opioid analgesia.
  • Patient-centered care models are increasingly exploring complementary therapies.
  • Music interventions are recognized as safe, noninvasive, and cost-effective supportive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence on music interventions supporting recovery in cardiothoracic surgery patients.
  • To focus on music's impact on pain reduction, anxiety alleviation, and physiological responses.
  • To assess the potential of music in multimodal recovery protocols.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, and PsychInfo.

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  • Included studies were primarily randomized controlled trials focusing on adult cardiothoracic surgery patients.
  • Data from 19 identified studies were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Music interventions demonstrated significant reductions in postoperative pain and anxiety compared to control groups.
    • Several studies reported decreased analgesic use, heart rate, and blood pressure.
    • Findings on physiological measures showed some variability.

    Conclusions:

    • Current evidence suggests music positively impacts surgical recovery in cardiothoracic patients.
    • Integrating music into recovery protocols may enhance patient experience.
    • Further research is needed to optimize music intervention implementation and evaluate long-term effects.