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Impact of Music Therapy on Anxiety, Stress Indicators, and Intraoperative Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section.
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backgroundDespite the rising rates of cesarean section globally, managing anxiety remains a challenge. Music therapy is a nonpharmacological treatment that may help alleviate anxiety and stress, improve mood, and reduce the need for anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section.
methodsThis retrospective study analyzed 241 patients undergoing cesarean sections from January to October 2024. Participants were divided into a conventional group (n = 117), which received standard preoperative and intraoperative preparation, and a music therapy group (n = 124), which received additional music therapy. Music therapy was supplemented by playing customized music (e.g., soothing, therapeutic, or personalized tracks) through an audio device before and during the procedure. Anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-State subscale, and stress biomarkers were measured. Affective state, depression, pain perception, and anesthesia drug usage were evaluated using questionnaires and clinical data.
resultsAfter surgery, the music therapy group exhibited significantly reduced anxiety scores and lower stress indicators. Negative affect (13.23 ± 1.98 vs. 12.57 ± 2.01; P = 0.010), depressive symptoms (9.59 ± 2.13 vs. 10.17 ± 2.14; P = 0.034), and Visual Analog Scale scores for pain (3.65 ± 0.34 vs. 3.76 ± 0.47; P = 0.048) decreased. Furthermore, the music therapy group required fewer anesthesia drugs during surgery (P < 0.001).
conclusionMusic therapy demonstrates clinically meaningful reductions in perioperative anxiety, pain, and anesthetic requirements during cesarean delivery, offering a safe, nonpharmacological adjunct to standard care.
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