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Music listening alleviates anxiety and physiological responses in patients receiving spinal anesthesia.
- Source :
- Complementary Therapies in Medicine; Apr2017, Vol. 31, p8-13, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Objective: </bold>The aim of this study was to explore the effects of listening to music on the anxiety levels and physiological responses of surgical patients receiving spinal anesthesia.<bold>Methods: </bold>An experimental design was used in the study with an experimental group (n=50) and a control group (n=50). The experimental group received 30min of musical intervention and routine nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) while the control group received only routine nursing care.<bold>Results: </bold>The study found significant differences in both anxiety and physiological indices between the two groups. The mean score of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) in the study group decreased from a pre-test score of 59.0 to a post-test score of 31.20 (t=28.63, p<0.001). Physiological indices such as heart rate (t=2.61, p=0.012), respiration rate (t=2.29, p=0.026), systolic blood pressure (t=2.30, p=0.026), and diastolic blood pressure (t=3.02, p=0.004) decreased significantly as well. Control group was not seeing significant changes from pre-op values.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Listening to music while in the recovery room may decrease the level of anxiety in surgical patients receiving spinal anesthesia. The results of this study can serve as a reference for PACU nurses in utilizing music listening programs to achieve the goal of holistic care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09652299
- Volume :
- 31
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Complementary Therapies in Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122623802
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2016.12.006