Çetinkaya, Funda2019-10-172019-10-172019https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2019.03.001https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12451/6855Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of listening to music on postoperative cognitive function in older adults after hip or knee surgery. Design: This work was a randomized controlled study that involved an intervention group and control group. Methods: Study data were recollected by using a patient information form, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and NEECHAM Confusion Scale. Music was played three times a day to the participants in the intervention group for 3 days postoperatively. Findings: The mean MMSE and NEECHAM scores of the intervention and control groups were compared. No statistically significant difference was found in the mean MMSE (P >.05) between the two groups. A statistically significant difference in the mean NEECHAM Confusion Scale score was observed between the groups (P < .001). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that listening to music was important in preventing postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients who underwent hip or knee arthroplasty....eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccessCognitive FunctionListening to MusicOlder AdultsArticle34491992810.1016/j.jopan.2019.03.001N/A