Abstract
<p>Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of pain education combined with music intervention on pain levels and the beliefs about and satisfaction with pain management. <br />Methods: This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design involving an experimental group and control group. The sample size was 60; each group consisted of 30 participants. The control group received routine care, whereas the participants in the experimental group received pain education and a music intervention program. <br />Results: No significant difference was observed in average pain levels between the two groups. Most patients in the experimental group considered the effects of music to be satisfactory in relieving pain. No difference was observed in beliefs about and satisfaction with pain management between the two groups. <br />Conclusions: The results can be used as a reference in clinical practice for joint replacement patients who require pain and anxiety management.</p>
Highlights
Postoperative pain is a major concern for surgical patients
No significant difference was observed in average pain levels between the two groups
The results can be used as a reference in clinical practice for joint replacement patients who require pain and anxiety management
Summary
Postoperative pain is a major concern for surgical patients. Orthopedic surgery is considered a painful procedure (Lin et al, 2016). The severe pain experienced after orthopedic surgery is due to the demanding surgical procedure, which involves muscle and skeletal tissue repair or reconstruction (Pasero & McCaffery, 2007). Hill and Davis (2000) indicated that 60% of patients who had undergone total hip arthroplasty (THR) and total knee arthroplasty (TKR) experienced severe pain after surgery. Busch et al (2006) estimated that postoperative pain following total knee arthroplasty was severe in 60% of patients and moderate in a further 30%. Parker (2011) indicated that postoperative measures for TKR surgery should focus on reducing pain and rehabilitation exercises to restore walking ability. People in particular are convinced that they must endure pain, and their pain levels are not usually fully documented (Brown, 2004; Vallerand, Foulabakhsh, & Templin, 2005)
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