This study aimed to investigate the effect of music listening during the preoperative and postoperative stages in patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS) on basic life findings, anxiety, pain, and the amount of analgesic used. This is a randomized controlled experimental study.

The study was conducted with two groups: the intervention group (n=30) and control group (n=30). The control group received standard care. In contrast, the intervention group, in addition to standard care, was listened to the music by the researchers for 15 minutes one hour before their surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or above,
• had elective RIRS,
• without hearing/speech impairment,
• without mental problems,
• without a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders,
• without a diagnosis of depression,
• had the surgery under general anesthesia,
• and volunteered to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years of age,
• with hearing/speech impairment,
• with mental problems,
• with a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders,
• with a diagnosis of depression,
• undergoing the surgery through spinal anesthesia,
• not willing to participate in the study