http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/medical-procedures Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:25:20 -0400 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:25:20 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1074/using-music-as-an-anti-anxiety-intervention-for-outpatients-undergoing-minor-medical-procedures By Eva D. Daniel, MS, FNP-BC - Many patients experience increased anxiety prior to invasive medical procedures. This anxiety can lead to elevated heart rate and blood pressure as well as increased circulation of the adrenocorticotropic hormones, which can prolong patient recovery time, cause wound infections, and add unnecessary stress to the cardiovascular system. Some recent research analyzes the effectiveness of using music as an intervention for decreasing anxiety in patients undergoing minor medical procedures in outpatient healthcare settings. This paper summarizes recent studies and reviews relevant literature to determine... Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:21 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1074/using-music-as-an-anti-anxiety-intervention-for-outpatients-undergoing-minor-medical-procedures