Perspectives on Listening to Music in the Operating Room Among Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Music in the Operating Room

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the perspectives of healthcare professionals on listening to music in the operating room, considering their job satisfaction levels and the relationship between job satisfaction and music.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 200 surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room nurses from three tertiary centers in Turkey. Participants completed a survey consisting of demographic questions, general assessments of the appropriateness of listening to music in the operating room, and the Job Satisfaction Scale.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 39 years (SD: +/- 11), with 59% female and 41% male participants. The majority of participants expressed positive opinions about listening to music in the operating room. The median score on the Job Satisfaction Scale for all volunteers was 20 (range: 5-25). A positive correlation was found between job satisfaction scores and favorable views on music (p<0.05, r=0.124). Conversely, increased professional experience was negatively correlated with positive perceptions of music (p=0.02, r=-0.165).

Conclusion: The study indicates that most healthcare professionals have positive views on listening to music in the operating room, with higher job satisfaction levels associated with more favorable attitudes. However, more experienced professionals may have less positive views. These findings suggest that individual preferences and job satisfaction should be considered when implementing music in the operating room.