Abstract
Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an important measure for the effective delivery of a medical service. Although most endoscopy procedures are done under conscious sedation, many patients remain apprehensive about GI endoscopy. This study examines whether music reduces patient anxiety and/or improves their satisfaction in outpatient endoscopy. Methods: Patients undergoing outpatient procedures and consented to the study completed a pre procedure questionnaire. They were then randomized to receive (A) music or (B) no music from a portable CD player via a headphone. The procedures included EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP and EUS. 'Soft' music was used. Post procedure they completed a second questionnaire. A visual linear analogue scale (VLAS) was used to measure the anxiety level. Results: n = 110 Music 1 Control P Pre procedure Belief music would reduce anxiety level 83% 81% ns Prefer music during the procedure 92% 89% ns Post-procedure Prefer music during the procedure 95% 89% ns Recommend music to other patients 97% 91% ns Anxiety level Reduction in anxiety level (VLAS) 55% 27% 0.015 Reduced anxiety level (subjective) 89% 40% 0.001 Agree to have repeat procedure 87% 83% ns Very satisfied with the service 88% 84% ns The level of amnesia, adequacy of sedation, amount of intravenous sedatives, types of procedures, and previous endoscopy experience were comparable in both groups. Conclusions: (1) Music significantly reduced anxiety level in patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy. (2) Music was highly recommended and preferred by most patients. (3) Under appropriate settings, provision of music has a definite positive impact in endoscopy.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
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The impact of music on the anxiety level of patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy - A prospective randomized controlled study. / Hsu, R. K.; Veridiano, M.; Inciardi, J.; Soares, P.; Stefani, C.; Leung, Joseph.
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T1 - The impact of music on the anxiety level of patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy - A prospective randomized controlled study
AU - Hsu, R. K.
AU - Veridiano, M.
AU - Inciardi, J.
AU - Soares, P.
AU - Stefani, C.
AU - Leung, Joseph
PY - 1998
Y1 - 1998
N2 - Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an important measure for the effective delivery of a medical service. Although most endoscopy procedures are done under conscious sedation, many patients remain apprehensive about GI endoscopy. This study examines whether music reduces patient anxiety and/or improves their satisfaction in outpatient endoscopy. Methods: Patients undergoing outpatient procedures and consented to the study completed a pre procedure questionnaire. They were then randomized to receive (A) music or (B) no music from a portable CD player via a headphone. The procedures included EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP and EUS. 'Soft' music was used. Post procedure they completed a second questionnaire. A visual linear analogue scale (VLAS) was used to measure the anxiety level. Results: n = 110 Music 1 Control P Pre procedure Belief music would reduce anxiety level 83% 81% ns Prefer music during the procedure 92% 89% ns Post-procedure Prefer music during the procedure 95% 89% ns Recommend music to other patients 97% 91% ns Anxiety level Reduction in anxiety level (VLAS) 55% 27% 0.015 Reduced anxiety level (subjective) 89% 40% 0.001 Agree to have repeat procedure 87% 83% ns Very satisfied with the service 88% 84% ns The level of amnesia, adequacy of sedation, amount of intravenous sedatives, types of procedures, and previous endoscopy experience were comparable in both groups. Conclusions: (1) Music significantly reduced anxiety level in patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy. (2) Music was highly recommended and preferred by most patients. (3) Under appropriate settings, provision of music has a definite positive impact in endoscopy.
AB - Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an important measure for the effective delivery of a medical service. Although most endoscopy procedures are done under conscious sedation, many patients remain apprehensive about GI endoscopy. This study examines whether music reduces patient anxiety and/or improves their satisfaction in outpatient endoscopy. Methods: Patients undergoing outpatient procedures and consented to the study completed a pre procedure questionnaire. They were then randomized to receive (A) music or (B) no music from a portable CD player via a headphone. The procedures included EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP and EUS. 'Soft' music was used. Post procedure they completed a second questionnaire. A visual linear analogue scale (VLAS) was used to measure the anxiety level. Results: n = 110 Music 1 Control P Pre procedure Belief music would reduce anxiety level 83% 81% ns Prefer music during the procedure 92% 89% ns Post-procedure Prefer music during the procedure 95% 89% ns Recommend music to other patients 97% 91% ns Anxiety level Reduction in anxiety level (VLAS) 55% 27% 0.015 Reduced anxiety level (subjective) 89% 40% 0.001 Agree to have repeat procedure 87% 83% ns Very satisfied with the service 88% 84% ns The level of amnesia, adequacy of sedation, amount of intravenous sedatives, types of procedures, and previous endoscopy experience were comparable in both groups. Conclusions: (1) Music significantly reduced anxiety level in patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy. (2) Music was highly recommended and preferred by most patients. (3) Under appropriate settings, provision of music has a definite positive impact in endoscopy.
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