Efficacy of Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Reducing State Anxiety among Elderly Adults on Memory Tasks

1993 ◽  
Vol 77 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1395-1402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene J. Rankin ◽  
Frank H. Gilner ◽  
Jeffrey D. Gfeller ◽  
Barry M. Katz
Keyword(s):  
State Anxiety ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Training Condition ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Wechsler Memory Scale ◽  
Cognitively Intact

Cognitively intact anxious elderly subjects were randomly assigned to either a progressive muscle relaxation-training condition or control condition ( ns = 15) and then completed selected subtests from the Wechsler Memory Scale—Revised. Despite significant reductions in state anxiety in the relaxation group, no significant differences were detected between the two groups on memory measures. These results are discussed within the context of previous research, and suggestions for further research are made.

Initial Relaxation Response: Personality and Treatment Factors

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 827-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Rawson ◽  
N. S. Bhatnagar ◽  
H. G. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Rate ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relative Effectiveness ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Relaxation Response ◽  
Dependent Variables

The relative effectiveness of three techniques used for relaxation training (EMG Biofeedback, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and Self-relaxation) was compared for 12 subjects who scored high or low on trait anxiety. Dependent variables included change scores based on EMG readings and pulse rate and posttreatment State-anxiety. Pulse rate was significantly affected by the type of treatment, i.e., Progressive Muscle Relaxation produced less decrease in pulse rate than the other two techniques. EMG and State anxiety measures did not differ as a function of treatment.

scholarly journals Behavioral Interventions in Treating Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colmar Figueroa-Moseley ◽  
Pascal Jean-Pierre ◽  
Joseph A. Roscoe ◽  
Julie L. Ryan ◽  
Sadhna Kohli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Anticipatory Nausea ◽  
Anticipatory Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Chemotherapy Patients ◽  
Type 3

Anticipatory nausea and vomiting (ANV) is associated with a significant reduction in the quality of life for many chemotherapy patients. The use of 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 receptor antagonists provides some relief for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but does not seem to control ANV. Nonpharmacologic approaches, which include behavioral interventions, may provide the greatest promise in relieving symptoms. Little evidence supports the use of complementary and alternative methods, such as acupuncture and acupressure, in relieving ANV. Behavioral interventions, especially progressive muscle relaxation training and systematic desensitization, should be considered important methods for preventing and treating ANV.

Effectiveness of anxiety reduction interventions on test anxiety: A comparison of four techniques incorporating sensory modulation

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262093506
Author(s):  
Karen M Keptner ◽  
Carolyn Fitzgibbon ◽  
Julie O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
State Anxiety ◽  
Sensory Input ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Occupational Therapy Students ◽  
Breathing Techniques ◽  
Reduced State

Introduction Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders on post-secondary campuses, often brought on by stressors unique to the college environment. Traditional psychological approaches to manage anxiety might focus on breathing techniques and progressive muscle relaxation. However, additional techniques that use specific sensory input to reduce anxiety have not received the same attention in the literature. Method This longitudinal study compared four interventions for state anxiety (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, an adapted dive reflex, and use of a weighted lap object) in a cohort of professional occupational therapy students. Results This study found that all four interventions significantly reduced state anxiety. The sensory-based interventions of adapted dive reflex and weighted lap object appeared to have a longer duration of impact than the traditional interventions of deep breathing and PMR. Conclusion These results suggest that both traditional and sensory-based approaches may be effective in reducing anxiety before a testing situation.

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