The Effect of Music on Anxiety and Physiologic Parameters of Patients Scheduled for Transurethral Resection

Öztürk K.

International Journal of Caring Sciences, vol.15, no.1, pp.57-69, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of listening to music before surgery on anxiety and physiologic parameters (heart and respiration rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) of patients scheduled for transurethral resection. Background: Most patients slated for transurethral resection worry whether their sexual function will be affected and whether disease symptoms will be eliminated. Studies have shown that music has a positive effect on physiologic parameters and reducing anxiety. To date, there have been no studies that have specifically assessed the effect of music on anxiety and physiologic parameters of patients scheduled for transurethral resection and the satisfaction level of those who listened to music immediately prior to their procedure. Methodology: This semi-experimental study, which had pre- and post-test control groups, was conducted with 80 patients slated for transurethral resection between November 2017 and July 2018. The patients in the experimental group (n=40) listened to music for 30 min in addition to receiving routine nursing care prior to the operation. The patients in the control group (n=40) only received routine nursing care prior to the operation. Data were collected using an introductory information form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and an inspection form for physiologic parameters. Additionally, an open-ended question was asked to the experimental group to determine their satisfaction level regarding the inclusion of music preoperatively. Results: The post-test State-Trait Anxiety mean scores of the experimental and control groups were significantly different from each other. Music administration had a positive effect on all physiologic parameters measured except oxygen saturation. Of the participants in the experimental group, 70% expressed satisfaction with music administration. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, listening to music before surgery should be included in nursing care as an alternative treatment due to its positive effects on anxiety and physiologic parameters.