scholarly journals Comparing the Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique and Aromatherapy With Rosemary Oil on Preoperative Anxiety in General Surgery Candidates

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-127
Author(s):  
Shirin Madadkar Dehkordi‌ ◽  
◽  
Kobra Noorian ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rosemary Oil ◽  
And Control

Objective: Anxiety is one of the most common problems of patients before surgery. This study aims to compare the effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) technique and aromatherapy with rosemary oil on preoperative anxiety in candidates for general surgery.The aim of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique and aromatherapy with rosemary on preoperative anxiety in candidates for general surgery. This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques and aromatherapy with rose on preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing general surgery was performed. Anxiety is one of the most common problems of patients before surgery. Anxiety is one of the most common disorders in patients prior to surgery Methods: In this clinical trial, participants were 90 patients who were candidates for general surgery referred to Ayatollah Kashani Hospital in Shahrekord, Iran in 2018. After obtaining informed written consent from them, they were randomly divided into three groups: PMR (n=30), aromatherapy (n=30) and control (n=30). The intervention was performed one hour before the surgery. Data collection tools were a demographic form and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items. Collected data were analyzed using chi-square test, paired t-test, and one-way analysis of variance in SPSS v.21 software.In both groups, the intervention was performed by the patient one hour before the operation. In both groups an hour before the operation was performed by the patient. Data collection tools included demographic characteristics questionnaire, 21-item DASS anxiety scale. Data collection tools included demographic questionnaires anxiety scale survey had 21 questions DASS. In this clinical trial, 90 patients who were candidates for general surgery referred to Ayatollah Kashani Hospital in Shahrekord in 1398 were randomly divided into three groups: relaxation (30), aromatherapy (30) and control (30). In this clinical trial, 90 patients undergoing general surgery hospital Ayatollah Kashani In 1398 randomly into three groups: relaxation (30), aromatherapy (30) and control (30) were divided. In both groups, relaxation and aromatherapy techniques were performed by the patient one hour before the operation. In both groups, relaxation techniques and aromatherapy one hour before surgery was performed by the patient. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Data using SPSS version 21 was analyzed. Data collection tools included demographic characteristics questionnaire, 21-item DASS Anxiety Scale (DASS 21). Data collection tools included demographic questionnaires anxiety scale survey had 21 questions DASS. In both groups, relaxation and aromatherapy techniques were performed by the patient one hour before the operation. In both groups, relaxation techniques and aromatherapy one hour before surgery was performed by the patient. Results: Mean pre-intervention anxiety score was 16.97±2.77 and 16.80±2.66 in the PMR and aromatherapy groups, respectively (P˃0.05), which decreased to 16.03±2.54 and 15.03±2.88 after the intervention (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of anxiety and the two methods were not superior to each other. But after the intervention, this difference became significant (P<0.05). But after this difference was significant (P<0.05). The results showed that the mean scores of anxiety before the intervention between the three groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05). Results showed that the mean score of anxiety before the intervention showed no significant difference between the three groups (P<0.05). Also, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of the studied variable and the two methods of progressive muscle relaxation and aromatherapy were not superior to each other. Also compared between the two groups there was no significant difference variable and progressive muscle relaxation and aromatherapy superior to each other did not. Conclusion: PMR and aromatherapy with rosemary oil can be used in clinics to reduce the level of anxiety in patients before general surgery. According to the results of the study, it can be suggested that relaxation and aromatherapy be used to reduce the level of anxiety of patients before general surgery in the clinic. According to the results, it can be suggested that the relaxation and aromatherapy to reduce the level of public anxiety before surgery was clinical.

scholarly journals INTERVENSI PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION LEBIH MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH DARI PADA SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DERAJAT I YANG MENGONSUMSI OBAT ANTI HIPERTENSI DI BADUNG

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Ayu Juni Antari ◽  
Alex Pangkahila ◽  
Muh. Ali Imron ◽  
I Putu Adiartha Griadhi ◽  
Luh Made Indah Sri Handari Adiputra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Back Massage

ABTSRACT Introduction: Physical exercise as anticipate of hypertension along with nutrition and medicines. One of physical exercise that can be applicated here is relaxation techniques which is showed positive impact in decreased blood pressure. Objective: Determine the difference between PMR intervention with SSBM intervention to reduce blood pressure for grade I hypertension patients whose consumed anti-hypertension medicine in badung regency. Methods: Experimental method Pre and post-test control group design and used 24 subjects, divided in to 2 groups, in which the experimental group I (n=12) received progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) while the treatment group 2 (n=12) received slow stroke back massage (SSBM). Intervention is given 3 times a week for 4 weeks. This study was using simple random sampling. Blood pressure was measured by sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Result: Independent Sample T-test showed there was significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 which (p<0.05) for systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation intervention decrease blood pressure more than slow stroke back massage intervention in patients grade I hypertension whose consumed anti-hypertension medicine in Badung Regency.Keywords: progressive muscle relaxation, slow stroke back massage, grade I hypertension, blood pressure

scholarly journals The Effect of Preoperative Electronic Education on Anxiety of Patients Undergoing General Surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rostami ◽  
Yahiya Salimi ◽  
Fereshteh Jalalvandi
Keyword(s):  
General Surgery ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Surgical Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Electronic Education

Background: Preoperative anxiety is a common problem of surgical patients because it causes a range of emotional, psychological and physical problems. Numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods have been used to reduce the level of anxiety in patients undergoing general surgery. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of electronic education on preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods: The present study was a randomized controlled trial on 88 patients who were candidates for LC in two intervention and control groups in one of the Kermanshah hospitals. Patients in the intervention group received electronic education before surgery. The Visual Analog Scale Anxiety (VAS-A) questionnaire was used to measure anxiety before surgery in the study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software. Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference in the level of basic anxiety between the intervention and control groups. In second VAS-A evaluation, a significant mean difference was observed between the two groups so that the anxiety of the intervention group was calculated as 26.1 ± (SD = 16) vs. the control group as 45 ± (SD = 21). The mean of post-intervention anxiety compared to pre-intervention anxiety significantly decreased in the intervention group. Conclusions: Our findings highlight that electronic-based education can reduce the preoperative anxiety level in LC patients. Therefore, it's recommended to medical staff for delivering pre-surgery electronic educational interventions for LC surgical patients in order to reduce the level of preoperative anxiety.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Efektivitas Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) dengan Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) terhadap Tekanan Darah Penderita Hipertensi

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 356-370
Author(s):  
Andry Sartika ◽  
Anwar Wardi ◽  
Yani Sofiani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Blood Pressure Reduction ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Optimal Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aimed to determine the differences between the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) on BP of hypertension patients. The research was an experiment with a randomized pretest and posttest with three group design without a control group. The sample was 30 people with hypertension. The data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate and miltivariate. The results of the study showed a decrease in systolic and diastolic BP after the intervention to all groups. There was no significant difference on the effectiveness between the three groups after intervention. The optimal time of reduction in systolic BP in the PMR and SDBE groups occurred on day three. In diastolic BP, the optimal time of reduction did not occur. In conclusion, the three relaxation techniques effectively reduced blood pressure of hypertension patients. The effective time of blood pressure reduction occurred on the third day. The suggestion for patients from this study is the patients with hypertension can do the relaxation techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE) to lower the BP to close to normal. Keywords: Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Slow Deep Breathing Exercise (SDBE)

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEBUTUHAN ISTIRAHAT DAN TIDUR PADA LANSIA MELALUI PENERAPAN TERAPI RELAKSASI OTOT PROGRESIF DI PANTI WERDHA BUDI MULYA 1 CIPAYUNG JAKARTA TIMUR

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
SRI NYUMIRAH
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

ABSTRAKSri NyumirahAkademi Keperawatan Pasar Reboe-mail : [email protected] Gangguan istirahat dan tidur merupakan keluhan utama yang sering dialami lansia, dengan perkiraan lebih dari setengah jumlah lansia yang berusia di atas 65 Tahun yang tinggal di rumah dan sekitar dua pertiga jumlah lansia yang berada dalam fasilitas perawatan jangka panjang mengalami kesulitan tidur. Pada proses penuaan yang mempengaruhi terjadinya perubahan pola tidur karena faktor lingkungan, faktor bilogis dan faktor psikososial. Banyak penelitian yang telah dilakukan bahwa hubungan mekanisme tidur dan terjaga dengan penuaan, walaupun tidur dan terjaga memiliki spektrum perilaku yang sangat berbeda, keduanya diyakini telah diatur oleh sebagian kecil fungsi fisiologis umum dan mekanisme neurokimiawi (Maas dkk, 2014). Menurut Herodes (2010) teknik relaksasi otot progresif adalah teknik relaksasi otot dalam yang tidak memerlukan imajinasi, ketekunan, atau sugesti. Berdasarkan keyakinan bahwa tubuh manusia berespons pada kecemasan dan kejadian yang merangsang pikiran dengan ketegangan otot. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian teknik relaksasi otot progresif terhadap pemenuhan kebutuhan istirahat tidur pada lansia di Panti Werdha Budi Mulya 1 Cipayung Jakarta Timur. Desain penelitian pra-post test dalam satu kelompok (one group pre-post test design). Sampel berjumlah 28  lansia dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel accidental sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada pengaruh terapi relaksasi otot progresif terhadap kebutuhan istirahat dan tidur lansia (p value0,05). Pemenuhan kebutuhan istirahat tidur sesudah dilaksanakan teknik relaksasi otot pada lansia di Panti Werdha sebagian besar terpenuhi. Terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara pemenuhan kebutuhan istirahat tidur sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan teknik relaksasi otot pada lansia di Panti Werdha. KATA KUNCI : Otot, Progresif, Istirahat, Relaksasi, Tidur,     ABSTRACTSri Nyumirah Akademi Keperawatan Pasar Reboe-mail : [email protected] Rest and sleep disturbances are the main complaints that are often experienced by the elderly, with an estimate of more than half of the elderly over 65 who live at home and about two-thirds of the number of elderly people in long-term care facilities experiencing difficulty sleeping. In the aging process that affects the occurrence of changes in sleep patterns due to environmental factors, biological factors and psychosocial factors. Many studies have been conducted that link sleep and wakefulness mechanisms to aging, although sleep and wakefulness have a very different spectrum of behaviors, both of which are believed to have been regulated by a small number of general physiological functions and neurochemical mechanisms (Maas et al., 2014). According to Herodes (2010) progressive muscle relaxation techniques are deep muscle relaxation techniques that do not require imagination, persistence, or suggestion. Based on the belief that the human body responds to anxiety and mind-stimulating events with muscle tension. This study aims to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on meeting the need for sleep rest in the elderly at Panti Werdha Budi Mulya 1 Cipayung, East Jakarta. Research design pre-post test in one group (one group pre-post test design). The sample consisted of 28 elderly with accidental sampling technique. The results showed that there was an effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on the need for rest and sleep in the elderly (p value 0.05). Most of the fulfillment of the need for sleep rest after the implementation of muscle relaxation techniques in the elderly at the Nursing Home is fulfilled. There is a significant difference between fulfilling the need for sleep rest before and after muscle relaxation techniques are carried out in the elderly at the Nursing Home. KEY WORDS: Muscle, Progressive, Rest, Relaxation, Sleep,   

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique among the Antenatal Mothers above 32 Weeks of Gestation on the Reactivity and Time Consumption of Non Stress Test: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-251
Author(s):  
L. Ngahneilam ◽  
Sukhjit Kaur ◽  
Karobi Das
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Time Consumption ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Non Stress Test is a simple, inexpensive and non-invasive method to assess the wellbeing of the fetus by observing the FHR with its acceleration in response to the movement of the fetus. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique among the antenatal mothers above 32 weeks of gestation on reactivity and time consumption of Non Stress Test Design: Randomized controlled trial Setting: Obstetrics and Gynaecology OPD, PGIMER, Chandigarh Participant: 120 Antenatal mothers ³32 weeks of gestation Methods: 120 pregnant mothers i.e sixty each in Experimental and Control group willing to participate and available at the time of data collection were enrolled through a random sampling technique. Progressive muscle relaxation technique was demonstrated and was performed simultaneously by the antenatal mothers 15 to 20 minutes prior to NST who were enrolled under the Experimental group. Routine care was given to Control group. Data were collected by using an interview schedule in the month of October to December 2020. Non stress test was done as per schedule of antenatal visit and interpretation of NST graph in relation to the reactivity, time consumption and baseline fetal heart rate were compared in both the group. Results: It revealed that all the antenatal mothers in the Exp. group and 90% of mothers in the Control group showed reactivity of Non stress test. In relation to time consumption of Non stress test, all mothers in the Experimental group took normal time i.e 20 minutes. Out of the 90% of antenatal mothers who were reactive in the Control group, 5% took more than 20 minutes. A statistical significant difference was found in relation to reactivity by applying Chi Square (p<0.05). The finding also showed a significant difference in between the Experimental and Control group in relation to the reactivity of Non stress test as shown by Mann Whitney U test, baseline fetal heart rate during NST, all the antenatal mothers had normal BHR between 110 to 160 bpm in both groups. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Progressive muscle relaxation technique performed prior to Non stress test can be used for improving the Non stress test results, time-saving, evokes positive feeling and satisfaction among the antenatal mothers. Keywords: Non Stress Test, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Reactivity.

Literature Riview : Pengaruh Terapi Relaksasi Otot Progresif Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Gula Darah Pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 921-927
Author(s):  
Oki Yanuarti ◽  
Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah ◽  
Firman Faradisi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Relaxation Therapy ◽  
High Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

AbstractDiabetes melitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels in the body, caused by abnormalitized in insulin secretion. One of the non-pharmacological method to reduce blood sugar level is progressive muscle relaxation therapy. This study aims to identify the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques in lowering blood sugar. A literature review of studies of progressive muscle relaxation therapy in reducing blood sugar publishedin 2011-2020 was conducted. The average number of respondents was 26 male and female responden with and average age of 55-60. The results showed that progressive muscle relaxation therapy was able to control blood glucose among diabetic. This study concludes that progressive muscle relaxation therapy effectively reduce blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes melitus. The findings suggest that progressive muscle relaxation therapy can be used as non-pharmacological therapy to lower blood sugar levels.Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Progressive muscle relaxation AbstrakDiabetes melitus merupakan suatu penyakit degeneratif yang bermasalah pada sistem metabolik ditandai dengan meningkatnya kadar gula darah dalam tubuh dan disebabkan karena kelainan sekresi insulin. Pada pasien diabetes melitus akan mengalami peningkatan kadar gula darah dalam tubuh, salah satu cara non farmakologis yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus yaitu dengan terapi relaksasi otot progresif. Tujuan dari Karya Tulis Ilmiah ini yaitu untuk mengetahui gambaran dari pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Metode yang dilakukan dengan mencari tiga jurnal penelitian tentang pengaruh terapi relaksasi otot progresif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus terbit pada tahun 2011-2020. Hasil analisa karakteristik responden dari ketiga jurnal menunjukan jumlah responden rata-rata 26 responden laki-laki dan perempuan dengan usia rata-rata 55-60 tahun. Hasil yang didapatkan setelah dilakukan terapi relaksasi otot progresif kadar gula darah pasien menjadi terkontrol. Simpulan dari karya tulis ilmiah ini yaitu terapi relaksasi otot progresif efektif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Saran bagi perawat atau penderita diabetes melitus terapi relaksasi otot progresif dapat digunakan sebagai terapi non farmakologis untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Kata kunci: Diabetes mellitus; Relaksasi Otot Progresif

Literature review : Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Otot Progresif Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Pada Pasien Gastritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 737-743
Author(s):  
Marita Purwaningsih ◽  
Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah ◽  
Firman Faradisi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
The Individual

AbstractGastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa which can last for six months or more and can cause recurrence. Gastritis is characterized by signs and symptoms, namely pain in the gut or epigacentrum, vomiting, nausea and vomiting. Pain is a personal experience that is described by the individual himself with several factors such as psychological that can control the pain. Pain can be treated with pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques. An example of a non-pharmacological technique is the progressive muscle relaxation technique. Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique for reducing pain by moving the body so that it relaxes tight muscles. The purpose of this scientific paper is to describe the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques to reduce pain in gastritis patients. The method used in this scientific paper is Literature review by searching for journals with the title the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques to reduce pain in gastritis patients. The results obtained after progressive muscle relaxation measures are reduced or lost pain in gastritis patients. The conclusion of this scientific paper is that progressive muscle relaxation techniques can reduce pain in gastritis patients. Suggestions for nurses are expected to be able to apply complementary therapy to gastritis patients who experience pain with progressive muscle relaxation techniques.Keywords:Gastritis, Pain, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques AbstrakGastritis adalah mukosa lambung mengalami peradangan yang dapat berangsung lama selama enam bulan atau lebih dan dapat menimbulkan kekambuhan. Gastritis ditandai dengan tanda dan gejalanya yaitu nyeri pada ulu hati atau epigasentrum, begah, mual dan muntah. Nyeri merupakan pengalaman pribadi yang digambarkan oleh individu itu sendiri dengan beberapa faktor seperti psikologis yang dapat mengontrol nyeri tersebut. Nyeri dapat ditangani dengan teknik farmakologi dan non farmakologi. Contoh teknik non farmakologi adalah teknik relaksasi otot progresif. Relaksasi otot progresif adalah teknik untuk menurunkan nyeri dengan melakukan gerakan gerakan tubuh sehingga meriekskan otot otot yang kaku. Tujuan karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif untuk menurunkan nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Metode yang digunakan dalam karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah literature riview dengan mencari jurnal dengan judul pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif untuk menurunkan nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Hasil yang didapatkan setelah dilakukan tindakan relaksasi otot progresif adalah berkurang atau hilang rasa nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Kesimpulan karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah teknik relaksasi otot progresif dapat menurunkan nyeri pada pada pasien gastritis. Saran bagi perawat diharapkan dapat menerapkan terapi komplementer terhadap pasien gastritis yang mengalami nyeri dengan teknik relaksasi otot progresif. Kata kunci:Gastritis, Nyeri, Relaksasi otot progrsif

Taking Action: The A of the BEAST

2009 ◽  
pp. 79-100
Author(s):  
Mark Gilson ◽  
Arthur Freeman ◽  
M. Jane Yates ◽  
Sharon Morgillo Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Activity Scheduling ◽  
Activity Component ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
Taking Action

Chapter 6 explores the activity component of the BEAST model, and highlights several techniques for activities that can be used to lessen depression. This includes activity scheduling, with a particular focus on pleasant activities, identifying patterns associated with low moods, making the effort to change, and other action strategies (recovering lost activities, risk taking, graded tasks, social skills training) as well as relaxation techniques (progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), meditation, and patterned breathing).

The effect of reflexology on quality of life in Iranian patients with breast cancer.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 90-90
Author(s):  
Shadan Pedramrazi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

90 Background: Breast cancer is one the most prevalent cancers among Iranian women. One of the complementary therapies is reflexology. The extant paper has been provided with the objective of determining the effect of reflexology on quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in the breast disease center. Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial which has been applied to 60 patients suffering from breast cancer under chemotherapy in breast diseases center, in 2012. The patients were selected randomly in three test, control and placebo groups. In test group, reflexology was implemented for 3 weeks and each session lasted half an hour. In placebo group, only relaxation techniques were implemented for 3 weeks, each session lasted 20-30 minutes. Control group received the routine therapies of breast cancer center. Results: Data were collected by standard questionnaires of EORTIC QLQ-C30.V.3 and EORTIC QLQ-BR23.V.3. The questionnaires were filled before intervention and two weeks after applying study. There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics or quality of life score of three groups, before intervention. Total score of quality of life was higher in interventional group compared to placebo group before and two weeks after intervention (p < 0.001) Results also indicated a significant difference in total score of quality of life between three test, placebo, and control groups after intervention (p < 0.001). A considerable improvement was noticed in the different aspects of quality of life in the test group compared to two other placebo and control groups. Conclusions: Reduction of pain, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms related to cancer in patients suffering from cancer are assumed as the important cases of nursing cares focus, and precise nursing may diminish these symptoms considerably. Using reflexology in patients suffering from breast cancer may improve the quality of life as an effective method, and can be recommended for use in patients with breast cancer if it is supervised by health system personnel.

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