ffect of Music on the Vital Signs and Behaviour of Children During the Recovery Period after General Anaesthesia Procedure - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

Background: Music has been suggested as a complementary treatment and this study evaluates the effect of
music listened to on the vital signs and behaviour of children during the recovery period after day surgery.
Study design: This study followed a randomized controlled design which involved a total sample size of 62
children randomly assigned into 2 categories- experimental group (31) and control group (31).In both the
groups pulse rate , diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate and
the mean behaviour score before and after music therapy as well as the surgical procedure were evaluated.
Frankl’s behaviour rating scale was used to evaluate the behaviour.
Results: Children who listened to music during the recovery period demonstrated a more positive behaviour
than the group who did not listen to music . The experimental group exhibited a significantly lower value
in relation to pulse rate, diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure and behaviour rating score and a
significantly higher value in relation to oxygen saturation.(p<0.05)
Conclusion: Music therapy can be considered as a complementary treatment method in children during
the recovery period as it shows a positive effect on behaviour, pulse rate, oxygen saturation, diastolic and
systolic blood pressure