Music Therapy in PACU, “Calming the Savage Beast”

The perception of pain and anxiety related to surgery are significant concerns for patients in the perioperative setting. Music has been an effective tool to decrease anxiety, promote easement of pain, and soothe the soul for centuries. While on our magnet journey at Bayhealth, staff members became more engaged and committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment that was patient focused. Having researched the positive effects of music therapy, Bayhealth initiated ambient music in 2011 in the southern campus.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research