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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.

Last updated: Jul 15, 2026•1 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score42/100
Human RCT★★☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
Safety★★★★☆
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Study Evidence

Study 1. 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].

observational

Yang L, Liu X, Fu X, Qing Z, Li Y, Yang G · Journal of pain research (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: N/A
Intervention: Perioperative music therapy
Outcome: Sleep quality (and pain management)
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Patients aged 50-70 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty

Result:

PubMed: 42436828DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S621184

Mechanism Graph

Music therapy reduces anxiety and stress perioperatively
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Lower stress levels promote relaxation and pain reduction
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Improved pain management facilitates better sleep initiation and maintenance
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Result: Enhanced sleep quality in the intervention group

Limitations

  • ⚠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.

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References

  1. 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
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