Postoperative Pain Management

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This paper attempts to further the research already compiled regarding the beneficial effects of music on the healing and pain management in the postoperative patient. The paper examines specific data which helps present a guideline to health care workers for determining what types of music will be most beneficial to the individual patient. The paper discusses the need for a follow-up investigation that will help to reveal the long term benefits of a patient treated with music therapy as part of the postoperative regimen.

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"The management of pain in postoperative patients is a challenging and vital problem to be addressed by all members of the health care field. According to Heiser et al in the 1997 AORN Journal article "The Use of Music During the Immediate Postoperative Recovery Period," there are a great many reasons why acute pain in patients is detrimental. "Poor management of this pain can contribute to patient dissatisfaction, delayed healing, and prolonged hospitalization." (Heiser et al) Additionally, other articles such as the study by Ikonomidou et al, "Effect of Music on Vital Signs and Postoperative Pain," further reveals that "Postoperative pain and nausea may prolong recovery, and the experience of psychological tension may affect the cardiovascular and immune systems." (Ikonomidou et al) In cases such as these, the overall health of the patient is negatively affected, and it is understood by some practitioners and theorists that preventable pain continuing to occur in any patient is a direct betrayal of the commitment taken to serve human health."

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