Music or guided imagery for women undergoing colposcopy: a randomized controlled study of effects on anxiety, perceived pain, and patient satisfaction.

Objective: It was hypothesized that music or guided imagery versus usual care would result in less anxiety and perceived pain for colposcopy patients.

Materials And Methods: Patients were randomized to music, guided imagery, or usual care after completing a baseline questionnaire. All patients completed a postprocedure questionnaire.