Music Therapy in Reduction of Pre-Operative Anxiety
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Reduce pre-operative anxiety by at least 10% via music therapy within 3 months. Music therapy effectively reduces anxiety; challenges include integrating into routine care.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
Reduce pre-operative anxiety by at least 10% via music therapy within 3 months.
Background
Pre-operative anxiety leads to negative systemic effects; anxiolytics have adverse effects.
Methods
Implemented music therapy for patients awaiting surgery in the ambulatory unit.
Results
Anxiety scores reduced by 27%; systolic BP by 4.2%, diastolic BP by 4.5%, HR by 5.6%.
Conclusion
Music therapy effectively reduces anxiety; challenges include integrating into routine care.
Lessons Learnt
Cost-friendly therapy demonstrated to improve patient satisfaction and pre-op experiences.
Keywords
Music Therapy, Pre-Operative, Anxiety Reduction, Patient Experience
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | RN Liu Hui Ying |
Project Member(s) | RN Wang Lili |
Connect with this contributor!
RN Liu Hui Ying - Huiying_Liu@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_341_NTFGH_QM_2023_Music_Therapy_In_Reduction_Of_Pre_Operative_Anxiety.pdf