2013
DOI: 10.4236/ojmp.2013.23016
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Guided Imagery and Relaxation Audio for Children with Cancer: Development and Evaluation

Abstract: The study aims to develop, validate and evaluate a Guided Imagery and Relaxation (GIR) audio in Bahasa Malaysia, serving as one of the coping tools for children with cancer. Based on extensive review, GIR script was developed by a clinical psychologist. Panels of experts including pediatric oncologists and psychiatrists conducted initial assessment at multiple stages of hearing sessions. The final version of the audio was pre-recorded in MP3 player for evaluation. Face and content validation of 3 × approximate… Show more

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“…The GIR technique is an audio-recorded relaxation script developed by one of the authors to induce relaxation in children ( 31 , 33 ). It involves five relaxing stages: i) induction, ii) deepening, iii) coping strategies, iv) positive suggestions and v) closure.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The GIR technique is an audio-recorded relaxation script developed by one of the authors to induce relaxation in children ( 31 , 33 ). It involves five relaxing stages: i) induction, ii) deepening, iii) coping strategies, iv) positive suggestions and v) closure.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A pilot study utilising this technique has validated the tool and proven that the audio is audible, feasible, comprehensible and relaxation-inducing for Malaysian children. The practice of listening to a series of relaxation audios was reported to reduce children’s emotional distress and anxiety ( 31 ).…”
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“…For content validity, experts from related fields were invited to rate the audios based on four domains (script content, narrations, experience, and clarity of instructions) using a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire. The rating questionnaire was adapted based on relevant literature [ 45 47 ]. For face validity, a structured interview session was conducted with healthy volunteers (mean age = 35.57 ± 14.28, 8 men, 24 women).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For content-validity, experts from related fields were invited to rate the audios based on four domains (script content, narrations, experience, and clarity of instructions) using a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire. The rating questionnaire was adapted based on relevant literatures [30][31][32]. For face-validity, a structured interview session was conducted with healthy volunteers (mean age = 35.57 ± 14.28, 8 men, 24 women).…”
Section: Content-and Face-validity Of Audio Scriptsmentioning
confidence: 99%