The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on Anxiety Levels and Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients

Abstract

The results of the study demonstrate that PMRT for dialysis patients helps decrease state- and trait-anxiety levels and has a positive impact on QoL.

A randomised controlled trial of the effect of music therapy and verbal relaxation on chemotherapy‐induced anxiety

“…Although producing similar outcomes, the mechanisms of actions in MT and RX groups are different. Music allows subjects to relax by imagery (Burns 2001, Thaut 2002); RX provides guided instruction disrupting environmental stress to refocus concentration on breathing (Yildirim & Fadiloglu 2006). Our ancova result showed a greater decreased anxiety in MT than in RX groups.…”

“…Creative interventions to alleviate patient symptoms, concerns and anxiety during medication regimens are needed. A variety of psychotherapeutic interventions, such as cognitive restructuring (Antoni et al 2006), relaxation training (Yildirim & Fadiloglu 2006), guided imagery (Roffe et al 2005) and music (Clark et al 2006), have shown promise in decreasing psychological distress during cancer treatments. Music has been used for distraction and to enhance relaxation acting synergistically with pharmacological management (Lee et al 2005) and helped patients with cancer in reducing anxiety (Smith et al 2001).…”

Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Disease

“…110 Another Turkish study found that teaching progressive muscle relaxation over a 6-wk course reduced both state and trait anxiety and improved QOL. 113 Patients with depression and anxiety, or depression and another psychiatric diagnosis, may represent a population at particular risk. Comorbid (so-called "compound") depression has been associated with more profound physiological abnormalities and treatment resistance.…”

Pengaruh Terapi Relaksasi Progresif Terhadap Kadar Gula Darah Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2

“…Keuntungan terapi. Hasil penelitian Yildirim & Fadiloglu (2006) menyatakan bahwa relaksasi otot progresif menurunkan kecemasan dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien yang menjalani dialisis.…”