Using a Stress Ball With Music During Colonoscopy

This study aims to evaluate whether using a stress ball together with listening to music during a colonoscopy procedure can reduce patients' pain and anxiety and improve their overall experience of the procedure. Colonoscopy is an important method for diagnosing and preventing colorectal diseases, but it can often cause discomfort, pain, and anxiety in patients. In this randomized controlled study, 100 patients undergoing colonoscopy without sedation are divided into two groups. One group receives the intervention, which includes listening to relaxing music and using a stress ball starting before the procedure and continuing throughout it. The other group receives standard care without any additional intervention. Pain levels, anxiety levels, and patients' perceptions of the procedure are measured before and after the colonoscopy using validated assessment tools. Patient satisfaction with the intervention is also evaluated. The study investigates whether simple, low-cost, and non-invasive methods such as music and stress ball use can improve patient comfort and experience during colonoscopy. The findings may help healthcare providers, especially nurses, to enhance patient-centered care practices.