This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Background: It is believed that subjects suffering from stress/pain heal slower and have higher values of some labs used to measure stress/pain levels. We believe that by reducing stress/pain subjects will recuperate faster and with more functional abilities. Hypothesis: Hypothesis 1: Self selected CD music hearing decrease patients' perceived level of pain, anxiety, and stress during peri-operative period of hip replacement compared to self selected book on CD. Hypothesis 2: Self selected CD music hearing decrease biochemical and physiological markers of stress during peri-operative period of hip replacement compared to self selected book on CD. Hypothesis 3: Reduction of stress markers improves the short and long term functional outcome.
Specific Aims and Procedures (summary): This project will examine stress and coping in patients undergoing hip surgery by using music therapy. Since most hip surgery is performed in older adults, we have a unique opportunity to explore the response of music in this population. Experimental Design (summary): Subjects will be randomized to one of 2 groups: 1 will listen to self selected music and 1 will listen to self selected book on CD before during and after hip surgery to determine if their pain and or stress is less as a result of the music or book. Significance (summary): This study will provide valuable data on the potential use of music in decreasing stress and anxiety in patients undergoing hip surgery. This can eventually lead to improvement in patient outcome and satisfaction
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