ArticleThe open nursing journal2018
Evaluating Pictures of Nature and Soft Music on Anxiety and Well-Being During Elective Surgery.
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- The Number Needed to Treat for Music as a Medicine against Perioperative Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Anesthesia and analgesia · 2026Pooled it
- The Effect of Perioperative Music on Medication Requirement and Hospital Length of Stay: A Meta-analysis.Annals of surgery · 2020Pooled it
- The Effect of Music on Intraoperative Anxiety During Dermatologic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Rock and Classical Genres.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nature exposure reduces self-reported pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nature. Mental health · 2026Article
- Effects of Rehabilitation and Hospital Art on Mood of Inpatients in a Rehabilitation Ward: A Preliminary Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Comparison of the Effects of Visual and Auditory Distractions on Fistula Cannulation Pain among Older Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPatients going through surgery being awake often have a sense of anxiety and need support to relax.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate whether looking at pictures of natural scenery could reduce anxiety and pain and increase relaxation and well-being being awake during the elective surgery.
methodsThis three-arm, randomized intervention study consisted of one group viewing pictures of natural scenery, one group listening to soft instrumental music, and one control group without distraction, all adult patients (n=174). The State Trait Anxiety Inventory short form and a visual analogue scale on well-being were used as well as sedation treatment if necessary.
resultsNo differences related to anxiety after surgery were found among the three groups. When controlling for the effect of sedative treatment, however, patients without sedation had a lower degree of anxiety postoperatively (p=0.014). Younger patients had a higher degree of anxiety and lower degree of postoperative relaxation and well-being.
conclusionViewing pictures of natural scenery while being awake during elective surgery is as relaxing as listening to soft instrumental music. Offering nature scenery pictures for patients to view could be relaxing during the elective surgery.
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