Music as a Nonpharmacological Adjunct for Reducing Pain, Anxiety, and Physiological Stress During Cystoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Effect of music on pain and anxiety during cystoscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Safety and efficacy of perioperative lowdose esketamine for pain management in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is frequently associated with early postoperative pain and opioid-related adverse effects. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of perioperative low-dose esketamine in adults undergoing LC. Methods: Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyse...

Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Pain in Radiologic and Interventional Procedures a Scoping Review.

OBJECTIVE To describe the scope of evidence on the use and effects of aromatherapy for reducing anxiety and pain in adults undergoing radiologic and interventional procedures. DESIGN Scoping review guided by the Arksey and O'Malley framework and reported using PRISMA‑ScR guidelines. DATA SOURCES A comprehensive sea...

Efficacy of Inhaled Methoxyflurane for Acute Trauma Pain Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

BACKGROUND Acute traumatic pain is common in emergency settings and inadequate analgesia can worsen physiological, psychological, and functional outcomes. STUDY OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy, onset of action, safety, and clinical practicality of inhaled methoxyflurane comp...

Effects of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Pain and Psychological Outcomes in Patients with Burns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background Non-pharmacological interventions are used alongside analgesia in burn care, but the evidence comes from clinically diverse interventions, populations, and settings. Methods We searched nine databases from inception to July 1, 2026. Controlled studies of virtual reality, music, massage, hypnosis, relaxation,...

The Effect Of Metronome Rhythm On Pain, Anxiety, And Patient Experience During Cystoscopy: A Prospective Clinical Study.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of metronome-based rhythmic auditory stimulation at different tempos on pain, anxiety, satisfaction, and willingness to undergo repeat flexible cystoscopy. METHODS This single-center, prospective, non-randomized observational study included 250 patients undergoing first-time office-ba...