scholarly journals Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Deep Breathing, and Guided Imagery in Promoting Psychological and Physiological States of Relaxation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Loren Toussaint ◽  
Quang Anh Nguyen ◽  
Claire Roettger ◽  
Kiara Dixon ◽  
Martin Offenbächer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Physiological Level ◽  
Physiological Relaxation

Research suggests that multiple forms of relaxation training (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, visualization, and autogenics) can help individuals reduce stress, enhance relaxation states, and improve overall well-being. We examined three different, commonly used approaches to stress relaxation—progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery—and evaluated them in a head-to-head comparison against each other and a control condition. Sixty healthy undergraduate participants were randomized to one of the four conditions and completed 20 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, or guided imagery training that was delivered by recorded audio instruction. Baseline and follow-up assessment of psychological relaxation states were completed. Physiological relaxation was also assessed continuously using measures of electrodermal activity and heart rate. Results showed that progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery all increased the state of relaxation for participants in those groups, compared to participants in the control group. In each case, the increase was statistically significant and although the groups did not differ on relaxation before training, all groups were significantly higher on relaxation after training, as compared to the control group. Progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery showed an immediate linear trend toward physiological relaxation, compared to the control group, and the deep breathing group showed an immediate increase in physiological arousal followed quickly by a return to initial levels. Our results lend support to the body of research showing that stress relaxation training can be effective in improving relaxation states at both the psychological and physiological level. Future research could examine stress relaxation techniques in a similar manner using designs where multiple techniques can be compared in the same samples.

scholarly journals The influence of Combination Therapy Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep breathing Relaxation against Stress Levels of diabetics in Prolanis BPJS The Health Of The City Of Palangka Raya

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-598
Author(s):  
Barto Mansyah ◽  
Ns. Syam’ani
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is one of the diseases with great impact on health and society, not only for its high prevalence but also for chronic complications and high mortality.. The psychological impact of diabetes began to be felt by the patient since he was diagnosed the doctor. Patients begin to experience psychological disorders such stress on himself related to the care and treatment should be undertaken. Conditions of emotional stress that require proper handling in order not to fall on the more severe conditions. This study aims to identify the influence of combination therapy progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing relaxation against stress levels of patients with diabetes mellitus in Prolanis BPJS Kesehatan Kota Palangka Raya. The design used in this study using the design of the study : “PRE-TEST-POST-TEST DESIGN WITH CONTROL GROUP”. In this study population was patients with diabetes mellitus in Prolanis BPJS Kesehatan Kota Palangka Raya. The sampling technique in this study using total sampling technique, as many as 48 people. This research is expected to contribute positively to the management of emotional stress in patients with diabetes mellitus.

The Efficacy of Relaxation Training with Year 12 Students

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Kate Morton ◽  
Mark Cescato
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
Regular School ◽  
Applied Relaxation

This study explored the potential benefits of an eight-week relaxation training program for students in their final year of high school. The relaxation program was structured around the concept of applied relaxation, consisting of a blend of progressive muscle relaxation, cue-controlled, and rapid relaxation, whilst also incorporating a cognitive coping strategies component, and goal-directed visualisation. Treatment participants were compared with control group members on measures of anxiety, stress, and locus of control. Overall, the results support the efficacy of a school-based relaxation training program in reducing student stress and anxiety levels, but not on influencing locus of control orientation towards internality. Furthermore the results of this project indicate that it is possible to incorporate relaxation training within a preventative framework as part of the regular school curriculum.

scholarly journals Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Slow Deep Breathing on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate on Hypertensive Clients

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlien J. Manoppo ◽  
Elisa Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Statistical Regression ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Conclusions/Importance.Indicators of hypertension can be seen through the blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR). Several attempts continue to be made to control BP and HR, such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and slow deep breathing(SDB). Objectives:The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of PMR and SDB to control BP and HR on the hypertension clients. Methods: The research utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre-post test nonequivalent control group. Sample of 91 respondents were selected during May-July 2016 through convenience sampling techniques. The researcher used parametric statistical regression multiple linear regression to analyze the effect of PMR, SDB, and combination of PMR and SDB on BP and HR. Results: In the intervention group, PMR, SDB, and combined PMR-SDB are given twice a day for four days. The results showed the influence of PMR,SDB,combinedPMR-SDBtechniquestoBPandHR(p<0.05).PMRandcombined techniques (PMR-SDB) simultaneously and partially have a significant influence on BP and HR (p<0.05). SDB simultaneously only have a significant influence on diastolic BP and HR (p<0.05), but partially have a significant influence on BP and HR (p<0.05). Conclusions: The research concluded that there is significant influence of PMR, SDB, and combined PMR and SDB on BP and HR. PMR and SDB programs need to be developed as independent nursing interventions on the nursing care of patients with hypertension.  

scholarly journals Comparison of the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training, guided imagery and the combination of these two methods on sleep quality and headache coping strategies

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Asghar Khosrobeygi
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Migraine Headaches ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Arak City

The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training, guided imagery and the combination of these two methods on sleep quality and headache coping strategies for women with migraine in Arak city. The statistical population of this study is all women with migraine headaches in Arak city, and a statistical sample of 90 people was selected by simple random sampling from the referrals to 4 private clinics of neurology and psychiatry. Therefore, 30 subjects were placed in experimental group 1 (relaxation), 30 in experimental group 2 (guided imagery) and 30 in experimental group 3 (combination of these two methods), where the subjects were matched in terms of gender, age and education level. The research method was of extended designs of the experimental designs, and a questionnaire was used in addition to using the library method for collecting data. The scales used in this study were 3 scales of sleep quality, pain (migraine) coping strategies and demographics. Inferential statistics (covariance) were used for data analysis; the results showed that progressive muscle relaxation training, guided imagery, and the combination of these two methods had a positive effect on migraine headache coping strategies and sleep quality in women with migraine. There was also a difference in the effectiveness of the two methods of progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery and the combination of these two methods on the strategies for coping with migraine headaches and sleep quality of these women, and the combined method was more effective than the other two methods separately.The studies of this research concluded that the guided imagery technique focuses on cognitive and emotional components and can be used to improve migraine headaches due to the ability of imagination force of people to initiate, exacerbate or sustain attacks of effective headache, as well as the progressive muscle relaxation increases the parasympathetic cycle activity, which consequently leads to nerve stress neutralizing and ineffectiveness, and this adaptive skill prevents raising its symptoms through breaking the chain of undesirable effects of stress, thereby it can improve the quality of life in migraine patients.Given that migraine is an important health problem, and considering that migraine studies are very limited and little applied research has been conducted in this field, therefore performing a comprehensive study is necessary for developing appropriate strategies.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS RELAKSASI SELAMA KEHAMILAN TERHADAP PENURUNAN STRES, KECEMASAN IBU HAMIL DAN RESPON JANIN DALAM KANDUNGAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yurike Septianingrum
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Prenatal Stress ◽  
Fetal Heart Rate ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Fetal Heart ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques

Prenatal stress and anxiety are conditions that were commonly experienced by pregnant women during pregnancy which can be at risk of preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and low birth weight (LBW). This study aims to do a literature review of some RCTs measuring the effectiveness of relaxation during pregnancy to reduce prenatal stress, anxiety, and fetal responses. Samples were 217 pregnant women with gestational age 32-34 weeks and single fetal. Variables focused on prenatal stress and anxiety level were measured by level of cortisol, ACTH, Norepinephrine (NE), Epinephrine (E), and Fetal Heart Rate (FHR). Guided Imagery (GI) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) were generally effective to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety compared with control group, but there are no reduce levels of cortisol, ACTH, NE, and E. Fetal heart rate (FHR) can not be measured because the statistic datas were not shown on detail. Relaxation techniques such as GI and PMR were proved to be effective to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety during pregnancy. Nurses should promote the implementation of GI and PMR as safe relaxation techniques for pregnant women to reduce prenatal stress and anxiety during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Progressive muscle relaxation using video aids reduces blood pressure of hypertension patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Ridawati Sulaeman ◽  
Muhasidah ◽  
Dewi Purnamawati ◽  
Zulkifli ◽  
Sitti Rusdianah Jafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Reduce Blood Pressure ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Movement Activities

Progressive muscle relaxation using video is used hypertensive patients to conduct movement activities to reduce stress. Therefore, the muscles of the body are relax. Hypertension or high blood pressure is still a serious threat that affects the productivity of a person’s life in NTB. The study was intended to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation using video aids to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients. This research was conducted in the Work Area of Dasan Agung Public Health Center, Mataram City in May to September 2017. Quasi-experimental design of pre and post-test control group. The number of respondents was 60 people consisting of 30 controls and 30 interventions for sampling Random Sampling. Data analysis using T-test.  The results showed there were differences of changing in blood pressure of respondents who were given progressive muscle relaxation using video aids compared to those who did not use. Conclusion Progressive muscle relaxation with video ads decreases blood pressure in hypertension patients compared to those who did not.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Aromaterapi Lavender, Relaksasi Otot Progresif dan Guided Imagery terhadap Kecemasan Pasien Pre Operatif

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Ririn Sri Handayani ◽  
El Rahmayati
Keyword(s):  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Smooth Muscles ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Body ◽  
Preoperative Anxiety ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Relaxation ◽  
Patient Will

<p>An anxious condition of the patient will affect the function of the body before surgery. High anxiety can affect the physiological function of the body which is characterized by an increase in pulse and respiration frequencies, a shift in blood pressure and temperature, relaxation of smooth muscles in the bladder and intestines, cold and moist skin, increased respiration, pupillary dilation, and dry mouth. This condition is very dangerous for the patient's condition so that an operation can be canceled or postponed. Other consequences, the length of patient care will be longer and cause financial problems. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy, progressive relaxation, and guided imagery to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients. The research design used was Quasi-experimental with Pre post-test design or one group before and after. The study population was adult patients who would undergo elective surgery at dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Lampung Province. The large calculation of samples taken using the Sample Size Calculator For Designing Clinical Research for one group before after study for the paired t-test statistical test. By setting Alpha 0.01, Betha 0,100, Effect Size 0,500 and Standard Deviation 1.00 so that the number of samples used is equal to 60 people. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling method. The results of this study concluded that lavender aromatherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery were effective in reducing preoperative anxiety (mean score before intervention 7.67 (SD 7.890), score after intervention 4.05 (SD 5.806)) with ρ value 0.000. Researchers suggest that lavender aromatherapy, progressive relaxation, and guided imagery can be used as standard interventions in preoperative anxiety diagnosis of patients' anxiety by nurses, this therapy should be done several times until the patient will enter the operating room and this therapy can be taught to nursing students as an action to overcome preoperative anxiety.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terapi Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) terhadap Depresi Pada Lansia di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha (PSTW) Sabai Nan Aluih Sicincin

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1139
Author(s):  
Rezky Pradessetia ◽  
Rika Sabri ◽  
Dewi Eka Putri
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group

The problem of depression is still common in Indonesia. West Sumatra is in seventh position out of 34 provinces with the most depression problems. There are four treatments for depression in the elderly, namely psychological, medical, spiritual and physical approaches. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) therapy makes the body relax. feeling calm so tension is reduced. With a feeling of relaxation and calm, individuals will find it easier to feel calm in their thoughts and feelings. Aim Knowing the effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) therapy on depression in the elderly. Experimental research with Quasi experimental design pre and post test with control group. The sampling technique is simple random sampling. The sample consisted of 40 elderly people, who were divided into two groups, namely the intervention group and the control group. Measurement of depression scores using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) questionnaire with a total of 15 questions. Data analysis using Paired Sample T Test test. There was a decrease in depression scores after being treated with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) therapy in the intervention group, with p = 0.000 (p <0.05). This shows that there is a change in depression scores experienced by the elderly after being given Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Therapy. Therapy Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) can be applied as a non-pharmacological therapy at the Panti Tresna Werdha (PSTW).

scholarly journals Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Spiritual Guided Imagery, Music on Coping and Resilience among Cancer Patients who Undergo Chemotherapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 344-355
Author(s):  
. Sutinah ◽  
. Maulani ◽  
Rasyidah Azhari ◽  
Isti Harkomah
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Therapy ◽  
Guided Imagery And Music

Cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy cause physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems for sufferers. Cancer patients who experience emotional distress need to be appropriately managed through good coping mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation, spiritual guided imagery and music for coping and resilience of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study was a quasi-experimental design. A total of 62 respondents (intervention and control groups) were determined using a purposive sampling technique. The independent variable was Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy with Spiritual Guided Imagery and Music. Meanwhile, the dependent variable was coping and resilience. The instrument used The-14 items Resilience Scale and The Cancer Coping Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the General Linear Model Repeated Measures. The results showed that coping mechanisms improved in the first week, while resilience was only developed in the second week after being given the intervention. The results of statistical tests are less than a p-value <0.05. In general, there were significant differences in the effect of coping scores and resilience between the treatment group and the control group after being given therapy. The combination of Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy with Spiritual Guided Imagery and Music can improve coping and resilience in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The government and health workers are expected to consider these findings that can be used as interventions to enhance coping and resilience.   Keywords: coping, resilience, cancer, chemotherapy

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)

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