Journal of lower genital tract disease
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J Low Genit Tract Dis · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialMusic or guided imagery for women undergoing colposcopy: a randomized controlled study of effects on anxiety, perceived pain, and patient satisfaction.
It was hypothesized that music or guided imagery versus usual care would result in less anxiety and perceived pain for colposcopy patients. ⋯ Mind-body interventions had no statistically significant impact on reported anxiety, perceived pain, or satisfaction with care, even for those who anticipated the most pain or started with high anxiety.
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J Low Genit Tract Dis · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPreclinic appointment telephone contact: an effective intervention for colposcopy clinic nonattendance.
To assess the impact of preclinic appointment telephone contact with prospective patients on colposcopic clinic default rates. ⋯ Our study shows that preclinic appointment telephone contact of prospective patients attending colposcopy clinic was an effective intervention to reduce clinic nonattendance.