PG - 80: A Study to assess the Effectiveness Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment in Selected Hospital at Puducherry

A randomized nonblinded study was performed in three cancer centers to test over a 10-day period the efficacy of (1) a triazolobenzodiazepine, alprazolam, 0.5 mg three times a day and (2) use of a behavioral technique in which patients were trained in progressive muscle relaxation at an initial session with a behavioral psychologist and then asked to listen at home to an audiotape of the session three times a day. Of 147 cancer patients who met entry levels of distress and completed the study, uncontrolled for site or disease stage, 70 were randomized to drug, 77 to relaxation. Four measures of anxiety and depression were used: Covi, Raskin, Affects Balance, and Symptoms Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Results showed that both treatment arms resulted in significant (P less than .001) decrease in observer and patient-reported anxious and depressed mood symptoms. Although both treatment arms were effective, patients receiving the drug showed a slightly more rapid decrease in anxiety and greater reduction of depressive symptoms. These findings confirm efficacy of both alprazolam and relaxation to reduce cancer-related anxiety and depression. As safe, inexpensive, and effective interventions, physicians should consider their use in cancer patients experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.

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Progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety and depression among persons affected by leprosy

Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation ◽

10.12965/jer.1836158.079 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 375-381 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Senthilkumar Ramasamy ◽

Suganya Panneerselvam ◽

Pitchaimani Govindharaj ◽

Archana Kumar ◽

Rashmi Nayak

Keyword(s):

Muscle Relaxation ◽

Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽

Relaxation Technique ◽

Anxiety And Depression

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Effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress, anxiety, and depression after hysterectomy

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v7n7p77 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 77 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rasha Mohamed Essa ◽

Nemat Ismail Abdel Aziz Ismail ◽

Nagia Ibrahim Hassan

Keyword(s):

Nursing Care ◽

Muscle Relaxation ◽

Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽

Relaxation Technique ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Study Results

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is one the systematic techniques that could be utilized to obtain a deep state of relaxation. It is an important component of nursing care for gynecological postoperative patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress, anxiety and depression after hysterectomy. A quasi experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control group was utilized. The study was conducted at the gynecological ward of National Medical Institution in Damanhour, Albehera Governorate. Collection of data consumed six months from starting of December 2014 until the end of May 2015. It comprised a purposive sample of 80 women who were undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. They were divided into two equal groups (study group and control group). Two tools were utilized to gather the necessary data; a socio-demographic structured interview schedule, and the Depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21). Study results revealed that stress, anxiety and depression were statistically significantly decreased among the study group after the intervention (p = .000). The study concluded that the women who received progressive muscle relaxation technique after hysterectomy demonstrated lower stress, anxiety and depression levels than those who received only the routine nursing care. It is recommended that maternity and gynecological nursing should encourage the utilization of the progressive muscle relaxation technique to patients undergoing hysterectomy to minimize their stress, anxiety and depression.

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