Effects of Music on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients With Femoral Fractures Undergoing Surgery

Effects of Music on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients With Femoral Fractures Scheduled for Surgical Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigates the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing preoperative anxiety among elderly patients with femoral fractures. Preoperative anxiety is known to worsen physiological stability, increase pain perception, and negatively impact recovery, yet specific evidence on non-pharmacological interventions like music therapy in the orthogeriatric setting is lacking.

The study will enroll 154 adult patients admitted to the Orthogeriatrics Unit for elective femoral fracture surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a 20-minute session of music therapy or standard care. Anxiety will be measured using the APAIS scale, and pain will be assessed with the NRS scale, both before and after the intervention.

The trial is designed as a blinded, prospective RCT, with data collected and managed under current privacy regulations. By generating robust data on this low-cost, safe intervention, the study aims to improve preoperative management and patient outcomes in orthopedic surgical care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of both sexes, 18 years of age or older
• Patients with femur fracture who are candidates for surgery
• Able to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a diagnosis of hearing loss
• Patients diagnosed with cognitive or psychiatric disorders
• Patients undergoing emergency/emergency surgery