Benefits of relaxation techniques in the elderly: a systematic review

Abstract

The goal of this Clinical Psychology study was to present the possible therapeutic effects of Relaxation Techniques in elderly people. The systematic review was conducted by two researchers who performed inquiries independently in the following databases: PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus and Lilacs in June 2015 using the string: “relaxation” OR “relaxation therapy” AND “elderly people.” The initial selection resulted in 244 articles and, from the criteria for inclusion and exclusion, 11 studies were analysed for this review as of May 2017. This research found evidence of the effectiveness of Relaxation Techniques in elderly populations, especially in reducing symptoms of anxiety, related cognitive difficulties, physical symptoms, especially tension headaches and increasing immunity through the diminishment of stress.*** Benefícios das técnicas de relaxamento em idosos: uma revisão sistemática ***Este estudo tem como área temática a psicologia clínica e o seu objetivo foi apresentar os possíveis efeitos terapêuticos das técnicas de relaxamento para idosos. A revisão sistemática foi conduzida por dois pesquisadores, que realizaram as buscas de forma independente nas seguintes bases de dados: PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus e LILACS, em junho de 2015, utilizando a string: “relaxation” OR “relaxation therapy” AND “elderly people”. A seleção inicial resultou em 244 artigos e, a partir de critérios de inclusão e exclusão, foram analisados 11 estudos para esta revisão até maio de 2017. Foram encontradas evidências de eficácia das técnicas de relaxamento na população idosa, principalmente na redução de sintomas de ansiedade, bem como de dificuldades cognitivas a ela relacionadas e redução de sintomas físicos, sobretudo dores de cabeça tensionais e aumento da imunidade através da diminuição das consequências do estresse.Palavras-chave: relaxamento, técnica de relaxamento, idosos.

The effect of the demonstration-based progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress and anxiety in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial

“…Relaxation here refers to the establishment of a specific state of moderation, which is the opposite of tensions, such as anxiety [ 23 ]. First proposed by Jacobson, PMR is a technique that affects physiology by slowing the body's metabolism and increasing the number and strength of heart contractions, respiration rates, epinephrine secretion levels, and blood pressure, and aiding people in promoting their physical and mental health [ 24 ]. In this line, Özlü et al reported that the relaxation technique could relieve anxiety in COVID-19 patients [ 25 ].…”

Actividad física: un aporte para el tratamiento de la depresión

“…Estas son efectivas para todas las personas incluidas los adultos mayores, al permitir en ellos disminuir los niveles de ansiedad, mejorar la atención y la memoria, reducir malestares4 físicos sobre todo de dolor de cabeza, disminuir la tensión y las consecuencias del estrés, mediante el uso de técnicas para el aumento del bienestar y la calidad de vida. Por tanto, se espera que muchos profesionales recomienden diferentes técnicas de relajación como tratamiento activo y preventivo (Dos Santos- Silva et al, 2020).…”

Vietnamese Middle-Aged Women's Mindful Relaxation Activities and Their Relationship with Utilized Supportive Resources

“…In general, there are many studies in the world and in Vietnam on self-care, mental health care and more specifically on relaxation activities in health care. Studies on relaxation aspects are mainly carried out on the elderly, middle-aged people in general, young people, chronic patients, and people with mental illness (Lichstein et al, 2001;Aksu, 2021;Santos-Silva et al, 2020;Reig-Ferrer et al, 2014;Chang et al, 2010;Santos-Silva et al, 2020). A few studies have been conducted with groups of women such as pregnant women, infertile women (Vaniali, 2014;Ibrahim, 2020).…”