The effects of music on the rate of perceived exertion and general mood among coronary artery bypass graft patients enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation phase II.

The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of music on perceived exertion and mood in 30 coronary artery bypass graft patients during cardiac rehabilitation. The modified Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and the Rejeski Feeling Scale (FS) were the dependent variables. Group A subjects exercised with music and Group B subjects exercised without music as they rated their perceived exertion and mood. The use of music to reduce perceived exertion was not supported (p = 0.16). However, Group A members reported significantly enhanced mood while exercising to music and Group B members reported a significantly decreased mood without music (p = 0.0006). Enhancement of mood might lead to increased compliance with a regular exercise routine.