Effect of Music Therapy on Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections

Effect of Music Therapy on Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections

Multiple studies in various specialties, including ophthalmology, are reported in the literature that show that playing music during a procedure (dubbed music therapy) increases patient satisfaction and may reduce patient anxiety and stress levels.

There is no study in the literature that assesses the effects of listening to music in patients undergoing intravitreal injections. This study aims to assess whether listening to music improves patient satisfaction or reduces their anxiety levels in subjects undergoing intravitreal injections.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Those patients at least 18 years old already scheduled for intravitreal injections.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those patients not interested in participating in the study or not capable of filling out the questionnaire secondary to limited mental capability.
• Non- English speaking subjects will be excluded from the study.
• Those patients that participated in the study will not be allowed to participate a second time.