Synopsis Anxiety is a feeling of unease such as worry or fear. Anxiety provokes because of surgical operations and preoperative wait. The aim of this study is to determine whether listening to self-selected music decreases patient anxiety as compared with predetermined music from a software programme such as MUSIC CARE®.
This week’s “MED FACT” discusses a clinical trial from Journal Trials, “Comparing the effects of self-selected music versus predetermined music on patient anxiety prior to gynecological surgery: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial”. Authors: Tiphaine Petot1*, Nicolas Bouscaren1, Olivier Maillard1,2, Laetitia Huiart1,2, Malik Boukerrou3,4, and Danielle Reynaud3 Key Takeaways: Objective: To compare the effect of predetermined music and self-determined music on patient anxiety before the gynecological surgery. Study Type: Randomized Controlled Trial.…
