| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: It was hypothesized that music or guided imagery versus usual care would result in less anxiety and perceived pain for colposcopy patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients were randomized to music, guided imagery, or usual care after completing a baseline questionnaire. All patients completed a postprocedure questionnaire. RESULTS: Study participants (N=170) had a mean age of 28.4 years (SD=9.6; range 18-60) and formed a racially diverse group. Education/income levels were low. No between-group differences were found for postprocedure anxiety or pain rating. CONCLUSIONS: Mind-body interventions had no statistically significant impact on reported anxiety, perceived pain, or satisfaction with care, even for those who anticipated the most pain or started with high anxiety. |
| Authors | Suzanne C Danhauer, Brittney Marler, Cassie A Rutherford, James F Lovato, Deonna Y Asbury, Richard P McQuellon, Brigitte E Miller
(Affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1082, USA. danhauer at wfubmc.edu)
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| Journal | Journal of lower genital tract disease
(J Low Genit Tract Dis)
Vol. 11
Issue 1
Pg. 39-45
(Jan 2007)
ISSN: 1089-2591 United States |
| PMID | 17194950
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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| Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anxiety
(prevention & control, psychology)
- Colposcopy
(methods, psychology)
- Female
- Humans
- Imagery (Psychotherapy)
- Middle Aged
- Music Therapy
- Pain Measurement
(psychology)
- Patient Satisfaction
- Treatment Outcome
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