Effect of listening to music on anxiety and physiological parameters during coronary angiography: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract

IndroductionListening to music has been used as an intervention during treatment, rehabilitation and also in disease prevention. Coronary angiography is an invasive procedure and is stressful for the patient. This randomized controlled trial assessed the effect of listening to music during the coronary angiography on the level of anxiety and physiological parameters. MethodsThis randomized controlled trial consisted of 91 patients in the intervention group and 80 patients in the control group. The intervention group listened to music during their angiography procedure (15–20 min on average). The control group received no music intervention. ResultsStudy data was collected introductory information form, a physiological parameter evaluation form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The difference between the mean state anxiety scores during the coronary angiography procedure was not statistically significant between the intervention group and the control group (p > 0.05). There was no difference in heart rate, respiratory rate and diastolic blood pressure between the groups (p > 0.05). However, there was a difference in systolic blood pressure (p < 0.05) and pain (p < 0.001) between the groups. ConclusionMusic listening as an intervention for patients undergoing coronary angiography procedures was highly feasible. Although the intervention was not effective in reducing anxiety levels, systolic blood pressure and pain were significantly lower in patients who listened to music.