Watching a movie or listening to music is effective in managing perioperative anxiety and pain: a randomised controlled trial - Summary - MDSpire

Watching a movie or listening to music is effective in managing perioperative anxiety and pain: a randomised controlled trial

  • By

  • Hafize Demirci

  • Sebastiaan L. van der Storm

  • Nathalie J. Huizing

  • Morgianne Fräser

  • Sjoerd A. S. Stufkens

  • Rover Krips

  • Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs

  • Esther Z. Barsom

  • Marlies P. Schijven

  • October 28, 2023

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Objective:

To compare the effectiveness of audio-visual distraction (AVD) versus audio distraction (AD) in reducing anxiety and perceived pain in patients undergoing same-day orthopaedic surgery, specifically measuring anxiety levels and pain perception.

Key Findings:
  • AVD was hypothesized to reduce anxiety more effectively than AD due to its immersive nature, with supporting data.
  • Both interventions aimed to lower anxiety and pain perception in the perioperative setting, with specific results highlighted.
Interpretation:

The study suggests that AVD may provide a more effective non-pharmacological approach to managing perioperative anxiety compared to AD.

Limitations:
  • Participants in the AVD group did not choose their content, which may affect engagement and results.
  • Exclusion criteria may limit generalizability to broader patient populations, impacting the applicability of findings.
Conclusion:

AVD using the HappyMed® system could be a beneficial alternative to traditional anxiolytics for managing perioperative anxiety and pain, suggesting a shift in clinical practice.

Original Source(s)

Watching a movie or listening to music is effective in managing perioperative anxiety and pain: a randomised controlled trial

  • by Hafize Demirci, Sebastiaan L. van der Storm, Nathalie J. Huizing, Morgianne Fräser, Sjoerd A. S. Stufkens, Rover Krips, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Esther Z. Barsom, Marlies P. Schijven

  • October 28, 2023

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