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

Kavakli, Ali; Ozturk, Nilgun; Adas, Hilal; Kudsioglu, Sefika; Ayoglu, Raif; Ozmen, Sachk; Sagdic, Kadir; Yapici, Nihan

doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.04.005

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

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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)

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.