Electroneuromyography (ENMG) is a frequently employed methodology in the diagnosis and monitoring of neuromuscular disorders. It encompasses two principal components: nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG). While NST is conducted with the application of electrical stimulation, which may result in mild discomfort, needle EMG is employed for the examination of muscle electrical activity. It is acknowledged that the procedure may cause discomfort, anxiety and fear in patients, which may have an adverse effect on the test results. A variety of methods have been proposed to mitigate discomfort, including oral ibuprofen, cognitive therapy, and topical agents. Music therapy has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating anxiety and pain during numerous medical procedures; however, its impact on pain and anxiety during needle EMG remains unexplored. This study aims to examine the influence of music therapy on pain and anxiety in individuals undergoing needle EMG. To this end, the effects of needle EMG and music therapy on pain and anxiety will be contrasted in two distinct groups.
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Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Timeframe: degree of pain during needle EMG, degree of satisfaction with the procedure during needle emg, Whether they are willing to repeat the procedure in the future after needle EMG, anxiety about the procedure: before, during and immediately after procedure
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Timeframe: before and immediately after procedure
Systolic-Diastolic Blood pressure
Timeframe: before, during and immediately after procedure
Pulse rate
Timeframe: before, during and immediately after procedure