Abstract

Anxiety and pain are significant concerns in perioperative care, impacting patient outcomes and satisfaction. Music therapy, a non-pharmacological intervention, has shown promise in various healthcare settings for its ability to reduce anxiety and pain, suggesting potential benefits as an adjunct to anesthesia. This study investigates the effects of music therapy on anxiety levels, pain perception, medication usage, and patient satisfaction in a surgical setting. Materials and Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Medical College and Hospital (M.K.C.G MCH), Berhampur, Odisha. One hundred twenty patients scheduled for elective surgeries were randomized into music therapy and control groups. The music therapy group received personalized music sessions before and during surgery, while the control group received standard perioperative care. Data on anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), pain perception (Visual Analog Scale), medication use, and patient satisfaction were collected and analyzed. Results: The music therapy group demonstrated significantly lower preoperative anxiety levels (p < 0.001), reduced perioperative pain perception (p < 0.001), decreased use of anxiolytics, analgesics, and anesthetics (p < 0.05), and higher patient satisfaction scores (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. These findings indicate that music therapy effectively enhances the perioperative experience for patients undergoing surgery. Conclusion: Music therapy serves as a beneficial adjunct to anesthesia, offering a non-invasive approach to reduce anxiety and pain, minimize medication use, and improve patient satisfaction in the surgical setting. Its integration into perioperative care protocols could significantly enhance patient outcomes, suggesting a need for broader adoption and further research in diverse clinical environments.

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