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Using a Stress Ball With Music During Colonoscopy
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate whether using a stress ball together with listening to music during a colonoscopy procedure can reduce patients' pain and anxiety and improve their overall experience of the procedure. Colonoscopy is an important method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal diseases, but it can often cause discomfort, pain, and anxiety in patients. In this randomized controlled study, 100 patients undergoing colonoscopy without sedation are divided into two groups. One group receives the intervention, which includes listening to relaxing music and using a stress ball starting before the procedure and continuing throughout it. The other group receives standard care without any additional intervention. Pain levels, anxiety levels, and patients' perceptions of the procedure are measured before and after the colonoscopy using validated assessment tools. Patient satisfaction with the intervention is also evaluated. The study investigates whether simple, low-cost, and non-invasive methods such as music and stress ball use can improve patient comfort and experience during colonoscopy. The findings may help healthcare providers, especially nurses, to enhance patient-centered care practices.
Official title: The Effect of Using a Stress Ball Accompanied by Music During a Colonoscopy on Pain, Anxiety, and Perception of the Procedure
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-08-15
Completion Date
2025-03-20
Last Updated
2026-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Music and Stress Ball Intervention
Participants in the intervention group listened to relaxing music and used a stress ball during the colonoscopy procedure. The intervention started approximately 10 minutes before the procedure and continued throughout the procedure. Patients were instructed to squeeze and release the stress ball rhythmically while focusing on the music. The music was played in the procedure room at a comfortable volume level. This combined non-pharmacological intervention aimed to divert attention, promote relaxation, and reduce pain and anxiety during colonoscopy.
Locations (1)
Malatya Training and Research Hospital
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)