Music Listening for lntensive Coronary Care Units: A Pilot Project

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Abstract
A unique environmental situation, often stressful for patient and staff alike, is found in intensive coronary care units. This study was designed to test the effectiveness of programmed taped music in reducing stress for the patient and in creating an auxiliary treatment approach for the nursing personnel. Four programs of carefully selected sequenced music were produced to be played either “free field” or through earphones. The music was chosen by the investigator. At two different intensive coronary care units, four measures were taken of the physiological, psychological, and social reactions of patients and personnel to the introduction of music of a sedative nature. The results included significant findings in the direction of decreased heart rate, greater tolerance of pain and suffering, lessened anxiety and depression in patients, and positive changes in target behaviors pre- to post-music, as reported by nurse evaluators.

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