The Journal of surgical research
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Review Meta Analysis
The Effect of Perioperative Music on the Stress Response to Surgery: A Meta-analysis.
Current perioperative patient care aims to maintain homeostasis by attenuation of the stress response to surgery, as a more vigorous stress response can have detrimental effects on postoperative recovery. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the effect of perioperative music on the physiological stress response to surgery. ⋯ Perioperative music can attenuate the neuroendocrine stress response to surgery.