ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2020
The effect of music therapy on pain, anxiety and depression in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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- The effect of music on pain in mechanically ventilated patients: A Systematic review.Nursing in critical care · 2025Pooled it
- Research on music therapy from 2013 to 2022: a bibliometric and visualized study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
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- The effect of listening to the voice recording of relatives on chest pain, anxiety and depression in patients hospitalized in the coronary intensive care unit: A randomized controlled trial.Nursing in critical care · 2025Trial
- Impact of psycho-educational interventions on patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy for distress, emotion regulation, and self-compassion in patients with cardiovascular disease: a randomized clinical trial.Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy · 2025Trial
- A Comparison of the Effects of Acupressure and Music on Venipuncture Pain Intensity in Children: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Pain research & management · 2024Trial
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- Therapeutic use of music listening in patients undergoing invasive coronary procedures: A meta-analysis.World journal of cardiology · 2025Article
- Effect of Preoperative Music Therapy Versus Intravenous Midazolam on Anxiety, Sedation and Stress in Stomatology Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- The Effect of Listening to Holy Quran Recital on Pain and Length of Stay Post-CABG: A Randomized Control Trial.Critical care research and practice · 2023Article
- Self-Care Behavior and Associated Factors of Nursing Students with Dysmenorrhea: A Structural Equation Model.Journal of nursing management · 2023Article
- Music-induced analgesia for adults and older adults during femoral arterial sheath removal after cardiac catheterization: a randomized clinical trial protocol.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2022Article
- Evaluation Model of Music Therapy's Auxiliary Effect on Mental Health Based on Artificial Intelligence Technology.Journal of environmental and public health · 2022Article
- Music education contributes to development and personal change in young adults with disabilities.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2022Article
- Music therapy and psychological-clinical impact in surgery: a systematic review.Health psychology research · 2022Article
- Individual nursing promotes rehabilitation of patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated with arrhythmia.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the effects of music therapy on pain, anxiety and depression in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
methodsA retrospective study of 99 patients after coronary artery bypass from January 2017 to January 2019 was conducted in a cardiac center in China. According to the different interventions, all the participants were divided into 3 groups: group A: music therapy; group B: rest without music therapy; and group C: conventional treatment. The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used to measure the patient's pain, anxiety and depression before and after 30 min of the intervention.
resultsThere were no significant differences in the NRS, SDS and SAS scores between the three groups of patients before the intervention. After 30 min of music therapy, the NRS, SDS and SAS scores of patients in group A were significantly lower than those before music therapy, and the differences were statistically significant. However, before and after the intervention in groups B and C, the NRS, SDS and SAS scores were not statistically significant. By comparison among the three groups after 30 min of intervention, the NRS, SDS and SAS scores in patients in group A were significantly lower than those in groups B and C, and the differences were statistically significant. The scores were not significantly different between groups B and C.
conclusionMusic therapy can effectively alleviate the pain, anxiety and depression of patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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