Background
Anxiety affects 25-80% of surgical patients. It has a negative impact on postoperative recovery, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality. The anxiolytic effects of music therapy are well recognized, but its cognitive implications are unknown. The goal of this study is to examine at the effects of 440 Hz and 432 Hz music therapy on perioperative anxiety and cognitive functions.
Methods
The study took place in the operating room of our hospital. Following ethical committee approval, the study was launched. It was a prospective observational study comprising 66 ASA classifications I, II, and III patients receiving surgery between the ages of 18 and 65. They were divided into three groups: Control Group (CG), Music Therapy at 440 Hz (MG440), and Music Therapy at 432 Hz (MG432). Music therapy was administered to MG440 and MG432, but not to CG. Patients took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Beck Anxiety Scale. MoCA and Beck were assessed before surgery, one hour and 24 hours following surgery.
Results
In both groups, preoperative music therapy significantly reduced anxiety (p
Key words: Music; Therapeutics; Anxiety; Cognition; Anesthesia, General
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