Study of the effectiveness of musical stimulation during intracardiac catheterization

Author: Argstatter, H., Haberbosch, W. & Bolay, H.
Conference/Journal: Clinical Research Cardiology
Date published: 2014 Feb 3
Other: Volume ID: 95 , Pages: 514-22 , Word Count: 64


METHODS: patients waiting for a scheduled cardiac catheterization were randomly allocated to one of three groups: control group (standard care), exposure group (music stimulation during the procedure), or coaching group (additional music therapeutic coaching). Target variables were anxiety and physiological parameters. RESULTS: Music intervention reduced anxiety (STAI-S reduction pre-post: exposure 11 pt, coaching: 4 pt, control: 6). Physiological values and medication did not differ between the groups.