The effects of music on anxiety and pain in patients during carotid endarterectomy under regional anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial


Kavakli A. S., Ozturk N. K., Adas H. Y., Kudsioglu S. T., Ayoglu R. U., Ozmen S., ...More

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE, vol.44, pp.94-101, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.04.005
  • Journal Name: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.94-101
  • Keywords: Carotid endarterectomy, Regional anesthesia, Cervical plexus block, Music, Anxiety, Pain, VITAL SIGNS, INTERVENTIONS, THERAPY
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Music can be used as an alternative method to decrease anxiety in awake patients during surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that listening to music during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) under regional anesthesia decreases the patient's anxiety and pain.