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Could music help patients relax in the emergency department?
How an emergency nurse’s study to see whether listening to music could help ease patients’ fears and anxieties over unplanned surgery proved a hit
How an emergency nurse’s study to see whether listening to music could help ease patients’ fears and anxieties over unplanned surgery proved a hit
Listening to music has a positive effect on pain, relaxation, and well-being in healthcare settings, according to research studies . Yet music interventions have never been tested in emergency departments (EDs).
Experiencing hospital admission in advance of emergency surgery can be a stressful time for patients. They might be in a lot of pain, as well as feeling nervous and anxious about the unplanned surgery.
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