The Journal of cardiovascular nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of music therapy on physiological and psychological outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Cardiac surgery is a common interventional procedure for ischemic and valvular heart disease. Cardiac surgery is accompanied by postoperative pain and anxiety. The use of music therapy has been shown to reduce pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients having surgical procedures. ⋯ Patients recovering from cardiac surgery may benefit from music therapy.