A Study to Assess The Effect Of Music Therapy On Selected Parameters Among Patients Who Have Undergone Cardiac Surgery In Selected Hospitals In Mumbai

Abstract

Introduction: Postoperative cardiac surgery patients frequently experience physiological instability due to surgical stress responses, leading to increased complications and delayed recovery. Music therapy is a simple, non-pharmacological intervention known to modulate autonomic nervous system activity. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of structured music therapy on selected physiological parameters among postoperative cardiac surgery patients during recovery.

Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was adopted among thirty postoperative cardiac surgery patients in a tertiary cardiac hospital. Fifteen patients received binaural music therapy twice daily for seven consecutive days, while the control group received routine postoperative care. Physiological parameters including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate were recorded and analyzed using appropriate statistical tests.

Results: Post-intervention findings demonstrated statistically significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate in the experimental group compared with the control group. Day-wise analysis revealed progressive physiological stabilization from Day one to Day seven. Baseline measurements showed no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups.

Discussion: The results indicate that music therapy effectively modulates autonomic responses, contributing to improved cardiovascular and respiratory stability following cardiac surgery. Repeated exposure to music therapy produced cumulative therapeutic benefits beyond routine postoperative care. These findings support existing evidence that music-based interventions are safe, low-cost adjuncts that enhance holistic recovery in postoperative cardiac patients.

Conclusion: Music therapy is an effective, non-invasive adjunct in postoperative cardiac surgery care, producing significant improvements in vital physiological parameters. Its simplicity, safety, and ease of implementation support clinical applicability. Integrating music therapy into routine postoperative protocols may enhance physiological stabilization, recovery, patient comfort, and overall patient-centered outcomes in contemporary cardiac care settings..