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Music increases satisfaction in elderly outpatients undergoing cataract surgery
C J Cruise1, F Chung, S Yogendran
1Department of Anaesthesia, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Elderly patients undergoing cataract surgery reported higher satisfaction with relaxing music compared to other sounds. However, auditory stimuli did not impact anxiety levels during the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Music is recognized for its anxiolytic properties and ability to enhance patient comfort.
- Cataract surgery, often performed under monitored anesthesia care, can be a source of patient anxiety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of different auditory stimuli on elderly outpatients undergoing elective cataract surgery.
- To evaluate the effect of music, white noise, operating room noise, and relaxing suggestions on patient experience and anxiety.
Main Methods:
- 121 elderly patients were randomized to four auditory conditions: relaxing suggestions, white noise, operating room noise, or relaxing music.
- Anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Visual Analogue Scales (VAS).
- Patient satisfaction and experience were assessed postoperatively via standardized questionnaires.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in anxiety scores (STAI or VAS) were observed across the auditory stimulus groups.
- Systolic blood pressure showed some differences between groups, but other vital signs remained comparable.
- Patient satisfaction ratings were highest for relaxing music, followed by relaxing suggestions, white noise, and operating room noise (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Elderly patients undergoing cataract surgery with retrobulbar block experienced greater satisfaction when exposed to relaxing music.
- The type of auditory stimulus did not demonstrably alter anxiety levels in patients during the surgical procedure.