Alon Abraham1, Vivian E Drory. 1. Department of Neurology and the Neuromuscular Service, Tel-Aviv Medical Center, 6 Weizmann Street, Tel-Aviv, 6423906, Israel; Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Listening to music is a low-cost intervention that has demonstrated ability to reduce pain and anxiety levels in various medical procedures. METHODS:Subjects undergoing electrophysiological examinations were randomized into a music-listening group and a control group. Visual analog scales were used to measure anxiety and pain levels during the procedure. RESULTS:Thirty subjects were randomized to each group. No statistically significant difference was found in anxiety or pain levels during the procedure between groups. However, most subjects in the music-listening group reported anxiety and pain reduction and would prefer to hear music in a future examination. CONCLUSIONS: Although listening to music during electrophysiological examinations did not reduce anxiety or pain significantly, most subjects felt a positive effect and would prefer to hear music; therefore, we suggest that music may be offered optionally in the electromyography laboratory setting.
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INTRODUCTION: Listening to music is a low-cost intervention that has demonstrated ability to reduce pain and anxiety levels in various medical procedures. METHODS: Subjects undergoing electrophysiological examinations were randomized into a music-listening group and a control group. Visual analog scales were used to measure anxiety and pain levels during the procedure. RESULTS: Thirty subjects were randomized to each group. No statistically significant difference was found in anxiety or pain levels during the procedure between groups. However, most subjects in the music-listening group reported anxiety and pain reduction and would prefer to hear music in a future examination. CONCLUSIONS: Although listening to music during electrophysiological examinations did not reduce anxiety or pain significantly, most subjects felt a positive effect and would prefer to hear music; therefore, we suggest that music may be offered optionally in the electromyography laboratory setting.
Authors: Yan Ling Lai; Annemarie Van Heuven; Adeniyi Borire; Tejaswi Kandula; James G Colebatch; Arun V Krishnan; William Huynh Journal: PLoS One Date: 2018-05-14 Impact factor: 3.240