The sounds of music in the operating room

Role of Music in Operating Room

“…Moreover, the speed and accuracy of the surgeon has been shown to enhance by the music especially if the music is familiar to the surgeon [5,13,14]. About 74% of the surgeons in the present study listened to the music which is higher than those in Ullan et al [6]. In the current study, only 17.4% of the surgeons thought they worked better while music was playing which is in contrast to the observation noted in other studies.…”

“…A similar study was carried out by Ullan et al [6]. Anxiolytic effects of music on patients before, during and after surgery have been long recognized and are well establishes [9,10].…”

“…It is probably the most stressful environment and surgeons being the sole captain of the ship, is under stress. The beneficial anatomic effects of music have been mentioned in the literature [4][5][6]. The music in OR plays a double role.…”

“…A very few studies have demonstrated the effect of music on the operating room (OR) staff [4][5][6]. Peretti measured galvanic skin responses and reported that music had a calming effect during a stressful task [7].…”

Patient-Directed Music Therapy as an Adjunct During Burn Wound Care

“…Staff reports of the positive effect of music in the operating room include creation of a more efficient and calm environment. 7 Reports of nurses who witnessed oncology patients receiving music therapy highlight improved work environments and the ability to provide better care for patients. 8 We find that ambient music provides a rhythm to staff movements and communication that may subconsciously synchronize members of the health care team to each other and the patient.…”