Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Screening Mammography

Domar, Alice D.; Eyvazzadeh, Aimee D.; Allen, Sarah; Roman, Kara; Wolf, Rebecca; Orav, John; Albright, Nile L.; Baum, Janet K.

doi:10.2214/ajr.184.2.01840445

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“…Expectation of discomfort, anxiety, and any discomfort actually experienced during mammography negatively influence a woman's satisfaction with screening by mammography and their likelihood to undergo regular screening, a cycle that could lead to delays in the detection of breast cancer (Lambertz et al, 2008). Many different techniques have been employed to help women better tolerate the discomfort associated with mammography, as well as several methods to reduce this discomfort, such as lidocaine gel (Lambertz et al, 2008), relaxation techniques (listening to a relaxation or music audiotape before and during mammography) (Domar et al, 2005), breast cushions (Dibble et al, 2005), and courteous and knowledgeable technicians (Dullum et al, 2000). In this study, satisfaction was significantly higher in subjects who underwent both mammography and CBE compared with those who had mammography only.…”

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Satisfaction in the National Cancer Screening Program for Breast Cancer with and without Clinical Breast Examination

Han

Jun

Choi

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether screening by clinical breast examination (CBE) in addition to mammography affected participant satisfaction in the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP). Data were derived from the Quality Evaluation of National Cancer Screening satisfaction survey. This population-based nationwide telephone survey included participants who had been screened by the NCSP for breast cancer between June and August 2010 (n=2,370), and collected information on satisfaction with screening and screening service use. Five multiple regression models were used to determine satisfaction according to screening method, and according to each of five satisfaction measures (prescreening information transfer, staff interpersonal skills, physical surroundings, reporting of results and general satisfaction). A total of 1,858 (78.4%) participants were screened by mammography alone and 512 (21.6%) by both mammography and CBE. Satisfaction was significantly higher in subjects screened by both mammography and CBE compared with those screened by mammography alone.

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Satisfaction in the National Cancer Screening Program for Breast Cancer with and without Clinical Breast Examination

Han

Jun

Choi

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…In a study of 143 women who were undergoing screening mammography, listening to a relaxation or music audiotape did not reduce subjective reports of anxiety or pain (Domar et al, 2005). In a study of 143 women who were undergoing screening mammography, listening to a relaxation or music audiotape did not reduce subjective reports of anxiety or pain (Domar et al, 2005).…”

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Music Therapy To Relieve Anxiety In Pregnant Women On Bedrest

Yang

Zhu

et al. 2009

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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“…an anesthetic gel) completely unnecessary. Other studies proposed different strategies for reducing pain, including employing music for relaxation [19] or using breast cushions [20]. Breast support plate was experienced as too cold for 22.9% (46) of patients in our study.…”

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Patient Satisfaction in Croatian Nationwide Mammography Screening Program

Brnić¹,

Kašnik²,

Kasnik³

et al. 2017

IJCM

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Mammographic screening programs are essential in timely detection and effective treatment of breast cancer. Since 2006, Croatia implemented a national MSP which asks for a regular biannual mammography for all women 50 -69 years of age. First-visit screening attendance in the country is estimated at 58.3% with the trend of gradually decreasing re-attendance rates. Since patient satisfaction with the screening procedure may influence subsequent adherence, this study aimed to assess patient satisfaction in order to predict and improve patient re-attendance rate, a first-time effort of such kind in Croatia. 201 random patients undergoing mammography screening procedure at four facilities in Croatia were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire which specifically evaluated the following aspects of patient experience: patient attitude, facility surroundings, staff attitude and pre-examination information transfer, associated physical pain, psychological discomfort, and finally overall patient impressions and satisfaction. The majority of our examinees expressed high satisfaction with MSP and an intention to re-screen; patient attitude, facility environment and staff attitude were deemed overly positive, whereas the majority of patients estimated the physical and psychological pain associated tolerable. These results suggest that patient satisfaction is not a critical factor influencing future adherence rate in MSP, and other components of the program should be evaluated and improved.

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Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Screening Mammography

Abstract: Listening to a relaxation or music audiotape before and during mammography does not reduce subjective reports of anxiety or pain. Women undergoing screening mammography report minimal levels of distress.

Cited by 34 publications

References 9 publications

Satisfaction in the National Cancer Screening Program for Breast Cancer with and without Clinical Breast Examination

Satisfaction in the National Cancer Screening Program for Breast Cancer with and without Clinical Breast Examination

Music Therapy To Relieve Anxiety In Pregnant Women On Bedrest

Patient Satisfaction in Croatian Nationwide Mammography Screening Program

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