Evaluating Pictures of Nature and Soft Music on Anxiety and Well-Being During Elective Surgery.

Background: Patients going through surgery being awake often have a sense of anxiety and need support to relax.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether looking at pictures of natural scenery could reduce anxiety and pain and increase relaxation and well-being being awake during the elective surgery.

Methods: This three-arm, randomized intervention study consisted of one group viewing pictures of natural scenery, one group listening to soft instrumental music, and one control group without distraction, all adult patients (n=174).