Effects of music on psychophysiological responses and opioid dosage in patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery

ConclusionThese results suggest that listening to music stabilized systolic blood pressure in patients during postoperative recovery. However, the effects of music on psychophysiological parameters, pain intensity, and opioid dosage in a surgical setting require further research.

Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - January 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsin‐Ji Chen, Tsung‐Ying Chen, Chiung‐Yu Huang, Yuan‐Mei Hsieh, Hui‐Ling Lai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research