The Effect of Music Therapy and Breathing Exercise on Anxiety and Pain in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography

Coronary angiography serves as the primary diagnostic technique for cardiovascular disease. However, this invasive procedure commonly triggers pain, anxiety, and fear in patients. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the impact of music and breathing exercises on anxiety and pain levels in individuals undergoing coronary angiography. The study, conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, involved a sample of 165 patients, with 55 in each group: the control group, the breathing exercise group, and the music therapy group. Patients in the music group listened to music during angiography, those in the breathing exercise group practiced exercises 30 minutes before the procedure, while the control group received standard treatment. Anxiety levels were assessed both before and after the procedure, and pain levels were measured post-procedure. The study strictly adhered to the CONSORT statement guidelines.