The use of music to relieve pain has been studied in many forms of medicines and has been proven to reduce anxiety, pain and analgesic use in the perioperative setting. However, music listening as an inexpensive and duplicable method has not been investigated and implemented in the local context. The investigators hereby propose a prospective study to recruit patients undergoing surgery to evaluate the effectiveness of music in pain relief and post-operative recovery; as well as the implementation and operational readiness of music listening.
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy participants who are American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1 and 2 (with well-controlled medical problems);
- Undergo day surgery, same-day-admission gynecologic surgery or cesarean section;
- No hearing impairment.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with significant respiratory disease and obstructive sleep apnea;
- Patients who are unable to read and understand the hospital anxiety questionnaire.