http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/surgery 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 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:43:15 -0400 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:43:15 -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 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/999/the-desperate-drive-for-perfection-changing-beauty-ideals-and-womens-fashion-in-the-1920s By Kelsey D. Lamkin - Body ideals shifted to center on an idealized slimmer figure, leading to the popularization of various products and methods to reach this goal. The media began to play a huge role in perpetuating new ideals as films, literature, and advertising continually revered the attractive, youthful stars of Hollywood. The media also propagated the quintessential woman as inflexibly “American” in her appearance, leaving no room for deviation, defect, or even old age. Beauty became essential to a woman, making her appearance an especially important aspect of her social and professional standing... Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:20 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/999/the-desperate-drive-for-perfection-changing-beauty-ideals-and-womens-fashion-in-the-1920s http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/671/voice-therapy-a-safe-and-effective-alternative-to-voice-surgery By Maria C. Phillips - The voice is perhaps one of the most important functions of the human body, as it permits individuals to speak their thoughts and opinions and communicate with others. Misuse of the voice, however, can lead to devastating effects, including hoarseness, laryngitis, and in extreme cases, vocal paralysis. To prevent these effects, there are a variety of therapeutic techniques that can ease pressure in the larynx to preserve a clear and healthy voice. It is a common impulse to choose voice surgery over therapy to quickly and easily cure a voice disorder, but the process of voice therapy has proven... Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:32 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/671/voice-therapy-a-safe-and-effective-alternative-to-voice-surgery