The authors examined the efficacies of audio-recorded hypnosis with background music and music without hypnosis in the decrease of emotional and physical disturbances in patients scheduled for breast biopsy in comparison with a control group. An overall of 75 patients were arbitrarily designated to 3 various groups and examined at baseline and prior to and after breast biopsy utilizing visual analog scales of tension, discomfort, depression, stress and anxiety, fatigue, optimism, and basic well-being. The results showed that, prior to breast biopsy, the music group presented less tension and anxiety, whereas the hypnosis with music group provided reduced stress, anxiety, and anxiety and increased optimism and basic wellness. After the biopsy, the music group presented less anxiety and pain, whereas the hypnosis group revealed less anxiety and increased optimism.
