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  • Title: Music or guided imagery for women undergoing colposcopy: a randomized controlled study of effects on anxiety, perceived pain, and patient satisfaction.
    Author: Danhauer SC, Marler B, Rutherford CA, Lovato JF, Asbury DY, McQuellon RP, Miller BE.
    Journal: J Low Genit Tract Dis; 2007 Jan; 11(1):39-45. PubMed ID: 17194950.
    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.
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