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Abstract

MCCAFFREY and TAYLOR, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA, rmccaffr@fau.edu, have reviewed (23 references) effective anxiety treatments prior to diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Abstract: Music therapy, massage, guided imagery, therapeutic touch, and stress management instructions have been used successfully to decrease patient anxiety prior to diagnostic cardiac catheterization, providing better patient outcomes. The anxiety experienced among patients may have various causes, including not feeling cared about as an individual, too much waiting time before the procedure begins, and physical discomfort. This review determines nursing interventions that may effectively reduce anxiety prior to diagnostic cardiac catheterization.

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McCaffrey R, Taylor N. Effective anxiety treatment prior to diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Holistic Nursing Practice 19 (2): 70-73, Mar-Apr 2005.