Effects Of Music Therapy On Perioperative Anxiety

Author : Lindsay G. Brod
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Use of Music Therapy in the Perioperative Setting written by Lindsay G. Brod and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite changes in treatment modalities, pain and anxiety are both natural and highly anticipated patient outcomes related to a surgical procedure. Patients experience anxiety related to the uncertainty of any surgical procedure. Increased levels of pain and anxiety can lead to negative effects both physiologically and psychologically. Narcotics and sedatives are most commonly administered to alleviate both of the conditions. When given in large amounts and coupled with anesthetic drugs, adverse effects such as over-sedation can occur. This is an adverse effect that can be problematic and costly for not only the patient, but the nurse and facility as well. Respiratory depression and over sedation go hand-in-hand. When over sedation occurs, a patients respiratory effort can be greatly impacted. Over-sedation and other adverse effects can prolong not only the recovery period, but ultimately delay patient discharge. By adding a non-pharmacologic intervention such as music therapy to the treatment plan, the nurse will be able to reduce pain and anxiety, thus reducing the amount of narcotics and sedatives required. This can be used as a nursing driven intervention to be implemented in the pre-operative phase and follow the patient through the post-anesthesia phase. With the appropriate implementation plan, stakeholder acceptance, and resources, music therapy can be a beneficial influence on physiological parameters and psychological state. Music therapy can provide relaxation, lessen muscle tension, and provide a healing influence for patients. Music therapy can have a great impact on not only patient satisfaction, but anesthesia outcomes as well. Literature has shown that music therapy used as a complementary therapy has been proven as an inexpensive way to reduce perioperative pain and anxiety.