Veterans Enhanced Recovery Using Integrative Treatments Around Surgery

At least one three nonpharmacologic treatments (Music Medicine, Aromatherapy, Battlefield Acupuncture) will be delivered. Music Medicine is the delivery of personal music players to listen to patient-preferred music before, during, or after surgical or non-surgical procedures. Aromatherapy is the delivery of personally-preferred AromaTabs before, during, or after surgical or non-surgical procedures. Battlefield Acupuncture is the delivery of Auricular Acutherapy by trained providers using acupuncture needles or acupressure beads before, during, or after surgical or non-surgical procedures.

Patients will receive standard clinical care without the addition of Music Medicine, Aromatherapy, or Battlefield Acupuncture