A effects of clinical hypnosis and music on anxiety, depression, stress and optimism levels.

What is it about?

A randomized clinical study was conducted to evaluate the effects on anxiety, depression, stress and optimism levels of an audio-recorded clinical hypnosis intervention and a music session and compare them with a control group in women scheduled for breast biopsy.

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Why is it important?

Before, during and after the biopsy procedure, anxiety, worry, fear, stress and pain are present in breast biopsy procedure, in this study, the levels of anxiety, depression and stress, decreased significantly after hypnosis and music interventions, and remained at a lower level after the biopsy, indicating that both interventions are effective in regulating these psychosocial variables during the biopsy.