Perioperative music therapy improves sleep quality in patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty
This randomized controlled trial found that perioperative music therapy significantly enhanced sleep quality in patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The intervention was delivered during the perioperative period, and sleep quality was measured using validated instruments. Key numerical results were not specified in the abstract.
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Perioperative music therapy improves sleep quality in patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 42/100 (low).
The Claim
Perioperative music therapy improves sleep quality in patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty
This conclusion is most relevant to: Patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Response Letter to the Comments of "Perioperative Music Therapy Enhances Pain Management and Sleep Quality in Patients Aged 50-70 Years Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial" [Response to Letter]. (Journal of pain research, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Music therapy reduces anxiety and stress perioperatively
- ▸Lower stress levels promote relaxation and pain reduction
- ▸Improved pain management facilitates better sleep initiation and maintenance
- ▸Result: Enhanced sleep quality in the intervention group
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Specific effect sizes and statistical details were not provided in the abstract
- ▸The study population is limited to a narrow age range (50-70 years) and specific surgery type, limiting generalizability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perioperative music therapy?▼
Perioperative music therapy involves listening to music before, during, and after surgery to reduce anxiety, pain, and improve recovery outcomes.
How does music therapy improve sleep quality after knee replacement?▼
Music therapy likely reduces perioperative stress and pain, which are major barriers to sleep, thereby facilitating better sleep quality.
Is this therapy effective for all ages?▼
This study specifically examined patients aged 50-70 years; effectiveness in other age groups is not confirmed by this trial.
What outcomes were measured besides sleep quality?▼
The study also measured pain management, indicating a dual benefit of music therapy on both pain and sleep.
References
- 1.Yang L, Liu X, Fu X, Qing Z, Li Y, Yang G. “Response Letter to the Comments of "Perioperative Music Therapy Enhances Pain Management and Sleep Quality in Patients Aged 50-70 Years Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial" [Response to Letter]..” Journal of pain research, 2026. PMID: 42436828 DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S621184