This research is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine the effects of stress ball application and music playback during coronary angiography on patients' pain and anxiety levels and vital signs (systolic/diastolic blood pressure, pulse).
Objective: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine the effects of stress ball application and music listening during coronary angiography on patients' pain and anxiety levels and vital signs (systolic/diastolic blood pressure, pulse). Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 180 individuals who applied for coronary angiography at the cardiology laboratory of a city hospital between March and December 2025, including 60 control group, 60 stress ball group, and 60 music group, totaling 180 individuals. Data were collected using the "Patient Identification Form," "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)," "State-Trait Anxiety Scale (STAI-1)," and "Vital Signs Form." Patients in the intervention groups received the prescribed protocols (standard music playlist or stress ball placement in the dominant hand) throughout the procedure, while the control group received only routine clinical care. Findings: Patients who used a stress ball and listened to music during coronary angiography had statistically significantly lower mean post-procedure pain and anxiety scores compared to the control group (p\<0.05). Although there was a significant difference in anxiety and pain levels between the intervention groups, both methods were determined to be effective compared to standard care. Conclusion: It can be said that stress ball and music therapy methods applied during coronary angiography are effective, reliable, and cost-effective non-pharmacological nursing interventions in reducing patients' pain and anxiety levels and stabilizing hemodynamic parameters.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
180
Participants are provided with a stress ball to squeeze during the procedure.
Participants listen to relaxing music during the procedure.
Manisa City Hospital
Manisa, Yunusemre, Turkey (Türkiye)
State-Trait Anxiety Scale
Anxiety levels among groups of patients undergoing angiography.
Time frame: I evaluated it in 30 minutes.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Pain assessment between groups during angiography for the patient.
Time frame: I finished it in 30 minutes.
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