Abstract
Anxiety and depression are frequent after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Musical intervention can benefit many, including severe patients (agitated older people with dementia and terminal-ill patients) and surgical cases. This pilot study was aimed at verifying whether music therapy is beneficial after TKA. Reducing anxiety and depression is has a positive effect for the wellbeing of patients and is likely to have positive effects on outcome. In their pilot study, the authors found that a positive and specific effect of singing on depression was seen and that music therapy may be recommended after TKA instead of a pharmacological intervention.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anxiety / diagnosis
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Anxiety / etiology
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Anxiety / prevention & control*
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects*
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / psychology
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Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / rehabilitation
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Attitude to Health
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Cross-Over Studies
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Depression / diagnosis
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Depression / etiology
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Depression / prevention & control*
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Female
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Hospitals, District
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Humans
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Italy
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Male
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Music Therapy / methods*
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Music Therapy / standards
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Nursing Evaluation Research
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Nursing Methodology Research
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Patient Selection
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Pilot Projects
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Postoperative Care / methods*
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Postoperative Care / standards
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Surveys and Questionnaires