Music Prior to Bronchoscopy Reduces Anxiety in Patients With Suspected Lung Cancer

Journal

European Respiratory Journal

Year

2018

Abstract

Background: Listening to music as a means of relieving anxiety has been examined in several studies, but the results are contradictory and inconclusive. Aims: We aimed to investigate if music could reduce anxiety prior to and during bronchoscopy, and whether this reduction is influenced by personal preference in music. Methods: In this randomised controlled trial, we included 300 patients undergoing investigation for suspected lung cancer from October 2016 until November 2017. The patients were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: selfselected music, specially designed music (MusiCure™), or control (no music). All patients wore earplugs during the procedure, to ensure blinding of the staff. Spielberger's StateTrait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was administered three times: at admission, after 20 minutes with or without music, (before bronchoscopy), and shortly before discharge. The primary outcome was change in the STAI score from admission to 20 minutes with or without music. Results: On average, music reduced the STAI score by 2.7 (95%CI: 1.1 to 4.2; p

Music and Health Institute Terms

Anxiety; Cancer; Invasive Medical Procedures; Lung Cancer; Music and Healing; Music-based Interventions

Indexed Terms

controlled study; human; randomized controlled trial; conference abstract; major clinical study; outcome assessment; cancer patient; anxiety; staff; bronchoscopy; lung cancer

Study Type

Randomized Controlled Trial; Quantitative Methods

Document Type

Article

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