The Use of Music in Reducing Pain During Outpatient Hysteroscopy: Prospective Randomized Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hysteroscopy
- Sponsor
- Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
- Enrollment
- 107
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Intensity of pain
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the value of music in outpatient hysteroscopy on patients' level of pain and satisfaction. This may have a role in our daily practice in providing a better patient care in outpatient hysteroscopy.
Detailed Description
Outpatient hysteroscopy is nowadays a commonly used procedure in Gynaecology in order to evaluate the uterine cavity and to diagnose different intrauterine diseases. It is a safe, convenient and cost-effective procedure in aiding the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. However, outpatient hysteroscopy can be associated with significant pain which would have impact on the woman's satisfaction and pain is one of the most common reasons for failure of the procedure. Listening to music could be an easy and non-invasive way to reduce pain. A meta-analysis conducted on the effects of music on pain revealed that music interventions had statistically significant effects in decreasing pain on 0-10 pain scales. Researches on this topic in gynaecological office procedures, however, showed variation in the results. Some showed no positive effect of music on patient's level of pain, anxiety or satisfaction of patient or doctor for office hysteroscopy and colposcopy. On the other hand, some studies showed a positive effect of the use of music with a reduction of pain and anxiety during office hysteroscopy.
Investigators
Law Ho Ying
Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •indication for hysteroscopy (abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal findings on ultrasound, and infertility)
- •signed informed consent
- •ability to read Chinese or English.
Exclusion Criteria
- •hearing impairment
- •known anatomical abnormalities which would make performing the procedure more difficult
- •use of premedication for cervical ripening
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Intensity of pain
Time Frame: Actual pain experienced during hysteroscopy
Pain measured using visual analog scale (VAS) on a 0-10 scale, with 0 indicating "no pain" and 10 indicating "worst pain possible".
Secondary Outcomes
- Diastolic blood pressure(Diastolic blood pressure during hysteroscopy)
- Heart rate(Heart rate during hysteroscopy)
- Systolic blood pressure(Systolic blood pressure during hysteroscopy)