Effect of the Music Intervention on the Anxiety of Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation

ABSTRACT Introduction: Anxiety is very common in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. There are lots of methods to reduce anxiety such as sedatives, and analgesics. However, these methods have some adverse effects. Previous studies show that music interventions have a positive impact on anxiety. In this study, it was aimed to study the effect of music intervention on anxiety in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Material-Method: The data were collected by using a patient sociodemographic form, patient monitoring form, Ramsey Sedation Scale, Glasgow Coma Scale, Face Anxiety Scale, and State Anxiety Inventory. Music was played to the patients of the experience group for 60 minutes with an Mp3 player and earphones. Data were collected before listening to the music, at the 30. minutes, at the 60. minutes of listening and 30 minutes after listening. State Anxiety Inventory was assessed before listening to the music and 30 minutes after listening was finished (90. minutes). Results: It was found that music intervention affected the positive anxiety symptoms of the patients. Diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, State anxiety, and facial anxiety scores positively influenced and decreased these values. Conclusion: It was concluded that music intervention can be used as a useful intervention in the management of anxiety in patients who receiving mechanical ventilation.