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: self-selected music, specially designed music (MusiCure™), or control (no music). All patients wore earplugs during the procedure, to ensure blinding of the staff. Spielberger’s State-Trait 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<0.01) compared with the control group; this reduction was greatest in the self-selected music group (3.3; 95% CI: 1.2 to 5.4; p<0.01). In contrast, specially designed music did not significantly reduce the STAI score (1.9; 95% CI: -0.2 to 4.1; p=0.09), with no significant differences between the two music groups (p=0.3). Upon discharge, the anxiety levels were similar in all groups (p=0.4).
Conclusion: Listening to music reduces anxiety in patients undergoing bronchoscopy. This reduction is likely affected by personal preferences and further work is now needed to determine the optimal use of music in this patient population.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2018 52: Suppl. 62, PA2826.
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