Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Screening Mammography
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether listening to a relaxation audiotape before and during mammography decreases subjective reports of pain and anxiety. CONCLUSION: Listening to a relaxation or music audiotape before and during mammography does not reduce subjective reports of anxiety or pain. Women undergoing screening mammography report minimal levels of distress.
This paper has been withdrawn.