Authors (including presenting author) :
CHONG KL(1), LEUNG HY(1), PANG TM(1), CHAN WK(2), CHAO W (3), MUI YY (3)
Affiliation :
(1)Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, (2)Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, (3) Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kwong Wah Hospital
Keyword 1: :
Music therapy
Keyword 2: :
Total Joint replacement
Keyword 3: :
Post-operative Pain
Keyword 4: :
Total Hip replacement
Keyword 5: :
Total knee replacement
Introduction :
Hong Kong is experiencing a rise in its elderly population, leading to an increase in total joint replacement surgeries. Effective post-operative pain management is crucial for recovery. While pharmacological approaches can cause adverse effects, music therapy offers a non-invasive alternative that may help reduce pain perception with minimal side effects.
Objectives :
(1) to utilize music therapy for pain relief in total joint replacement patients; (2) to assess its effectiveness in pain management; (3) to explore the potential benefits of this non-invasive approach for post-operative care; (4) to evaluate patient satisfaction and overall recovery outcomes with music therapy.
Methodology :
A prospective cohort study was employed. Participants included elderly patients who either (1) received standard analgesic care, or (2) received standard analgesics combined with music therapy. Outcome measures included: (1) self-reported pain and anxiety scores; (2) patient satisfaction surveys; (3) vital signs; and (4) length of hospital stay.
Result & Outcome :
From June to August 2024, 45 patients were invited to participate, with 52% receiving both analgesics and music therapy. This group reported significantly lower levels of pain and anxiety (P< 0.05), although no significant differences were found in vital signs or length of stay. Patients’ feedback indicated additional benefits, including improved sleep quality and enhanced participation in physiotherapy.
