The Role of Music-Based Interventions in Orthopaedic Surgery

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-1-2022

Journal

Cureus

Volume

14

Issue

11

DOI

10.7759/cureus.31157

Keywords

alternative therapies; music intervention; orthopaedic surgery; patient-centred care; wellness resources

Abstract

Music-based interventions (MBIs), such as music therapy, are interventions in which music is used to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals. The origin of music-based therapy can be traced to ancient Egypt and expanded into the United States during the mid-1900s. These interventions have shown efficacy in reducing anxiety and pain in both nonsurgical and surgical settings across various medical specialities, one of which is orthopaedic surgery. Prior studies have investigated the use of MBI in adult and paediatric patients and have shown an improvement in patient well-being following medical care and a reduction in healthcare costs across both patient populations. This standard review covers the current utility of MBI in the field of orthopaedic surgery and explores the current literature on the application and limitations of MBI in both the operative and nonoperative aspects of orthopaedic care.

Department

School of Medicine and Health Sciences Resident Works

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