Benson's Relaxation Technique Research Articles

Pain Management and Oxytocin Massage in Post-Cesarean Section Patients with Preeclampsia: A Case Report

Pregnant women with preeclampsia are advised to opt for a cesarean section. Cesarean section is a method of labor that in which the fetus is delivered through a place in front of the abdomen and uterine wall, provided that it is intact and the weight of the fetus is above 500 grams. This study aimed to find out how women with preeclampsia could manage pain and the effect of oxytocin massages. This paper is a case study on a 31-year-old female patient diagnosed with preeclampsia at Muhammadiyah Hospital Lamongan. After performing the Benson relaxation technique (in which the patient took deep breaths by silently saying the selected words (dhikr) for 10-15 minutes) showed that the pain in the abdomen was reduced to a scale of level 3 pain. After performing oxytocin massages the patient said the base started to come out and she can position the baby correctly while breastfeeding. Implementation of the relaxation technique and the oxytocin massage was in accordance with the existing data on the planning, namely pain management and oxytocin massage. The results of the evaluation showed that there was a decrease in pain and breast milk came out.
 Keywords: Pain management, Oxytocin massage, Sectio caesarea, Preeclampsia

Implementation of Nursing Care for Clients with Stadium IIA Cervic Cancer in Anxiety Disorders with Benson's Relaxation in The Pavilion of Faith Sudjudi Floor II Gatot Soebroto Army

Cervical cancer is a malignant process that occurs in the cervix, so that the surrounding tissue cannot carry out its functions as it should. The high incidence of cervical cancer in Indonesia has made cervical cancer a major health problem and one of the highest causes of death. It is noted that the incidence of cervical cancer in Indonesia is 36,000 cases or 9.2% of the total cancer cases and ranks second after breast cancer. Cervical cancer is a disease that causes psychological disturbances in the form of anxiety. One therapy that can reduce anxiety is benson relaxation. The purpose of this writing study is to describe nursing care for cervical cancer patients in anxiety disorders with Benson relaxation. The method used is descriptive research in the form of a case study. The characteristics of the subjects of this study were patients who experienced postoperative anxiety about cervical cancer with the HARS scale rating, with a score of 39 with a severe level of anxiety decreasing to 19 with mild anxiety. The results of this study found that in cervical cancer patients. after applying the Benson Relaxation technique can reduce the anxiety experienced by patients. The conclusion from this case study is that Benson's Relaxation Therapy is effective for reducing anxiety, from a score of 39 with a severe level of anxiety there is a decrease to 19 with mild anxiety.

BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL WITH BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Introduction: A person who has high blood pressure sometimes has difficulty controlling blood pressure. As a result of uncontrolled blood pressure will cause various complications. Efforts that may be made to control blood pressure and avoid depression can be done by using non-pharmacological techniques, one of which is by using relaxation techniques. To find out blood pressure before and after Benson's relaxation technique is carried out in patients with hypertension. Methods: The research design used was quasy experimental, where there were 2 groups, namely the treatment group and the control group. The population of people with hypertension was 38 respondents and simple random sampling technique. Respondents were divided into 2 groups. Insresearch instruments used observation sheets and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Statistical test used wilcoxone Signed Rank Test. Results: It was found that 19 respondents (100%) were found to have decreased blood pressure levels. In the control group or the group that did not do Benson relaxation technique, there was a decrease in blood pressure in as many as 9 respondents (47%). The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) value is known that as many as 34 people with hypertension (89%) fall into the category of mild depression with a score of 10-19, the intervention group is 18 people (95%) and 16 people (84%). Benson's relaxation technique on blood pressure obtained a value of p = 0.000 which shows that the influence of Benson's relaxation technique with blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Conclusions:Benson's relaxation technique done regularly will help lower blood pressure and provide relaxation to the muscles so as to reduce muscle tension, reduce stress and calm mind.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Caregiver Burden in the Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Informal caregivers provide long-term support and care for cancer patients and they do not receive enough support from the family and the health system; as a result, they suffer from a lot of caregiver burden. Objectives: In the current study, we investigated the effect of the Benson relaxation technique on caregiver burden in informal caregivers of cancer patients. Methods: This randomized clinical trial with a control group was conducted on 113 caregivers, who scored X ≥ 48 from the Novak and Guest caregiver burden inventory. They were randomly divided into intervention group (n = 57) and control group (n = 56). The intervention group performed Benson relaxation twice a day for 20 minutes each time for 1 month. The control group did not receive any intervention. Then, after 1 month, Novak and Guest caregiver burden questionnaire was completed by both groups. The conceptual framework for this study was based on the general system theory modified by Ludwig Von Bertalanffy. Results: The mean score of the total caregiver burden before the intervention in the intervention and control groups was 71.16 ± 14.42 and 74.47 ± 15.16, respectively. After the intervention, the mean score of the total care burden in the intervention and control groups changed to 57.21 ± 14.66 and 75.47 ± 13.94, respectively. Data analysis shows a significant decrease in the intervention group (P = 0.000). Conclusions: The results showed that the Benson relaxation technique as a cheap and non-pharmacological method effectively reduces the caregiver burden in informal caregivers of cancer patients.

Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Postoperative Pain and Sleeping Quality in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy

Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Postoperative Pain and Sleeping Quality in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy

PENERAPAN TEKNIK RELAKSASI BENSON UNTUK MENURUNKAN DISMENORE PADA MAHASISWI KEPERAWATAN DI STIKES KESDAM IV/DIPONEGORO SEMARANG

Dysmenorrhea is a physical disorder in women who are menstruating in the form of abdominal pain/cramping disorders. Benson relaxation is the development of a deep breathing relaxation method involving the patient's belief factor that can create a calm environment so that it can help patients achieve higher health and well-being conditions. This study aims to describe and analyze the application of Benson's relaxation technique in reducing the pain scale of dysmenorrhea in nursing students. The type of research used is descriptive with a case study approach. The subjects used were 2 people with criteria, namely students of STIKES Kesdam IV/Diponegoro Semarang, female students with dysmenorrhea pain, and female students who were willing to be given Benson relaxation measures. Pain measurement using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Benson's relaxation intervention was carried out for 3 consecutive days. The results of the analysis showed that subject I experienced a decrease in the pain scale from the results of a scale of 4 (moderate) to II (mild), subject II from a scale of 3 (mild) to 0 (no pain). The results of the case study concluded that there was a decrease in the pain scale in female students with dysmenorrhea pain. Benson relaxation is recommended as a nursing intervention in pain management in female students who experience dysmenorrhea pain because it can reduce the pain scale significantly and is easy to do

PENERAPAN TERAPI RELAKSASI BENSON UNTUK MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI KELUARGA WILAYAH BINAAN PUSKESMAS PEGANDAN SEMARANG

Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure above normal which has a very close relationship with the elderly, so it can cause complications and cardiovascular disease if not treated properly. In the treatment of hypertension, the elderly can control blood pressure by using the Benson relaxation technique. Benson relaxation is a non-pharmacological therapy that uses the breathing relaxation method by involving the patient's belief factor. This case study aims to describe the application of Benson relaxation therapy 10-15 minutes, 2 times a day, for 3 days can reduce blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension in the Pegandan Public Health Center Semarang. The type of case study used is descriptive. The subjects used were 2 people with criteria of age > 60 years, BP 140/90 mmHg – 159/99 mmHg. The instrument used is a digital sphygmomanometer and Benson relaxation SOP. The final result of the application of Benson relaxation showed that subject I experienced a decrease in blood pressure on the first day, namely 158/92 mmHg to 138/84 mmHg on the third day, subject II experienced a decrease in blood pressure on the first day, namely 158/86 mmHg to 130/76 mmHg on the third day. The level of family independence of the two subjects increased from the level of independence of III to IV. Benson relaxation is recommended to help lower blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension

Benson's Relaxation Techniques to Improve Sleep Quality in Diabetes Mellitus Patients

The sleep pattern of diabetics are disturbed because they often wake up and have difficulty going back to sleep. This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson’s relaxation technique on the sleep quality of clients with diabetes mellitus at the Polowijen Health Center. This research design used Pre-Experimental One Group pre-post design. The sample in this study was 30 people with diabetes mellitus with poor sleep quality. The research instrument used was a sleep quality questionnaire. The study was conducted from 1st July to 7th August 2019. Data were analysed with the T-Dependent test (Paired Sample T Test). The results of this study indicated that there is an effect of the Benson relaxation technique on the sleep quality of diabetes mellitus patients, with the average total score after the Benson relaxation technique being 18.83 and the results of the T-Dependent statistical test (Paired Sample T Test) was a Sig.2 Tailed 0.000. Benson’s relaxation technique accelerates a comfortable and relaxed condition. As a result, the secretion of catecholamine and cortisol hormones inhibits the production of endorphins, enkephalins, and serotonin increases, the stimulation of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) decreases, then the secretion of the hormone melatonin increases when the brain is relaxed, and the Bulbar Synchronizing Regional (BSR) is active, causing a person to fall asleep.
 Keywords: sleep quality, diabetes mellitus, Benson relaxation technique

Differences Between the Effects of The Benson Relaxation Technique and Deep Breath on Anxiety, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

Differences Between the Effects of The Benson Relaxation Technique and Deep Breath on Anxiety, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique by Telerehabilitation on Quality of Life During Quarantine of COVID-19

Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique by Telerehabilitation on Quality of Life During Quarantine of COVID-19

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Anxiety and Quality of Life in Patients with Thalassemia Major: A Clinical Trial.

Thalassemia major is the most common chronic blood disease in the world, especially in Asia and Iran, and it gives rise to anxiety and reduces quality of life [QOL] in patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Benson relaxation technique on anxiety and QOL in patients with thalassemia major. This semi-experimental clinical trial study was conducted on 140 patients with thalassemia major in two intervention groups [n = 70] and control group [n = 70] in Ali Asghar Hospital, Zahedan.The data were collected using a demographic information form, the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory [STAI], and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF [WHOQOL-BREF] and self-report checklist. The control group received routine care, whereas the intervention group, we first completed the questionnaires; then, Benson relaxation technique was taught to each patient in three one-hour sessions in the presence of a family member for three consecutive days. Finally, they were asked to practice this technique twice a day for 12weeks. The questionnaires were completed again one and three months after the intervention. Data analysis showed no significant difference between the mean scores of anxiety and QOL and its dimensions in the two groups at baseline [P > 0.001]. One and three months after the relaxation technique, however, the intervention group experienced a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of anxiety and QOL and its dimensions [P < 0.001]. The results confirmed that Benson Relaxation Technique reduces anxiety and improves the QOL of patients with thalassemia major. Clinical Trials Registration: IRCT20200926048842N2.

The Effect of the Benson Relaxation Technique on Insomnia Levels in the Elderly

A common problem that often occurs in the elderly is sleep disturbance which can affect quality of life. One of the most common sleep disorders is insomnia. This study aims to analyze the impact of the benson relaxation technique on the level of insomnia in the lederly. This research is a quantitative study with a one group pretest-postest (pre-experimental study) design. The number of samples in this tudy were 30 respondents with a sampling technique using total sampling. The data collection tool used a questionnaire consisting of a survey of respondent characteristics and an insomnia rating scale. The intervension used is the benson relaxation technique. Data collection was carried out before and after the implementation of the intervention. Research data were analyzed using the wilcoxon signed-rank test with a p-value &lt;0.05. The conclusion in this study is that there is a significant difference in the level of insomnia in the elderly between before and after the implementation of the intervention.

THE EFFECT OF BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON PAIN SCALE IN POST OPERATION AT IMELDA PEKERJA INDONESIA HOSPITAL

Benson Relaxation is the development of a relaxation response method by involving the patient's belief factor. Relaxation using breathing techniques commonly used in hospitals in patients who are experiencing pain or experiencing anxiety. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Benson relaxation on pain intensity in postoperative patients at Imelda Pekerja Indonesian Hospital in Medan. This type of research is Quasy experimental design with one group pretest and posttest. The population in this study amounted to 30 postoperative patients at Imelda Pekerja Indonesian Hospital in Medan. The population of this study were all postoperative patients as many as 30 patients. Sampling technique used is Non Probity Sampling with Totally Sampling method. The data collection method used observation sheets before and after the Benson relaxation was given. The statistical test used in this study was the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test with a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05) and a p value of 0.00 &lt; 0.05. It can be concluded that there is a significant effect on the Benson relaxation technique on the pain scale in postoperative patients at the Imelda Pekerja Indonesian Hospital Medan in 2022

Effects of Benson relaxation technique on sleep quality of patients with cardiovascular diseases: A narrative review

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) counts at the forefront of death causes and has become a significant global issue due to its high prevalence rate. The Benson technique can benefit general health conditions in CVD patients. However, there is still controversy over the efficacy of BRT on sleep quality improvement. This narrative review aims to summarize the evaluation of the effects of Benson relaxation technique on sleep quality of patients with cardiovascular diseases. This narrative review was conducted via online databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus and Google Scholar search engine. Published articles were included in the search from the first until September 10, 2023. Additionally, the bibliographies of pertinent publications were looked up. These databases were searched using a strategy string that combined free text keywords with Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) phrases. The search terms for "Cardiovascular Disease" with synonyms AND "Quality of Sleep" with synonyms were combined with search terms for "Benson Relaxation Technique". English-language published articles that matched the inclusion criteria were evaluated and included. Inclusion criteria included review and all descriptive studies evaluating moral distress and resilience in nurses during COVID-19. Grey literature and letters were excluded from the search results. The study results showed Benson's relaxation technique can increase the sleep quality of patients in terms of mental sleep quality, sleep onset delay, useful sleep, sleep disorders and overall sleep quality. To further increase the sleep of patients after open heart surgery, the Benson relaxation technique is recommended as a complementary method in addition to drug therapy. Benson relaxation technique increases sleep quality in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this method can be used as a suitable complementary treatment to improve the sleep quality of these patients.

Comparison of the Impacts of Benson Relaxation Technique and Foot Reflexology Massage on Sleep Quality of Patients with Systolic Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Cardiovascular diseases can affect sleep quality. The use of non-pharmacological methods to improve the sleep quality of heart failure patients is essential. Therefore, this study compared the effects of the Benson relaxation technique and foot reflexology massage on sleep quality of those patients. In this clinical trial study, 93 patients with systolic heart failure referred to Javad Al-Aeme heart clinic in Torbat Heydarieh were selected with purposive sampling method and divided into the foot reflexology massage, Benson relaxation technique, and control groups using the balanced blocking randomization method. The Benson relaxation technique and the foot reflexology massage were performed for 20 and 30 minutes three days per week for four weeks, respectively. The control group only received routine care. Sleep quality was measured by the Pittsburgh sleep quality index and then compared among the groups before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using ANOVA, Tukey's post hoc tests, paired t test, and Chi-square at the significant level of p < 0.05. After interventions, the mean (SD) quality of sleep significantly increased in both intervention groups (Reflexology: pre-intervention 10.80 (3.40), post-intervention 6.60 (3.10), Benson relaxation: pre-intervention 15.50 (2.40) post-intervention 12 (2.60), compared to the control group (pre-intervention 10.50 (1.90) post-intervention 9.40(1.70) (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the two intervention groups (p = 0.53). The interventions improved the quality of sleep in patients with systolic heart failure. Therefore, these methods can be used as a suitable complementary treatment to improve the quality of sleep by nurses and midwives.

Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Benson Terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Pada Pasien Post Operasi TUR-P

This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on reducing pain scale in patient with TURP post-surgery. Six patients after 2 hours post of TURP surgery were taken as respondents to be given Benson relaxation for 10 minutes. Before and after the intervention, the patient's pain scale was measured by using a numerical pain rating scale, and additional data such as blood pressure and pulse were then processed and analyzed by using SPSS. The result of the research was that the average pain score of the patient before and after the intervention was 3.50 and 2.00 with a p-value = 0.024. For blood pressure, the average systolic before and after was 126.67 and 121.67 with a p-value = 0.203, while diastolic before and after was 73.33 and 73.33 with p = 1,000. For pulse, the average score before and after the intervention was 78.00 and 75.00 with a p-value = of 0.279. This research shows that Benson's relaxation technique has an effect on reducing pain scale.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: Benson relaxation, Reduce pain, Trans urethral resection of prostate (TUR-P)

The effect of Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a quasi-experimental study

AimThis study aimed to determine the effect of the Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).DesignThis quasi-experimental study was carried out on children with irritable bowel syndrome in Iran.MethodSixty children were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The Benson relaxation technique was implemented for three weeks for experimental group, while the control group only received the typical medical therapy with no special intervention. The questionnaire of Irritable Bowel Syndrome-quality of life-34 (IBS-QOL-34), and Bowel Symptoms Severity and Frequency Scale (BSS-FS) were used for data gathering before and three weeks after the intervention. Data were analyzed using statistics, appropriate parametric and non-parametric tests.ResultsAccording to the results, the experimental group had lower mean scores of qualities of life before the intervention (p < 0.05). The mean score of symptom severity in children with IBS was 13.88 in the experimental group, which changed to 9.83 in the post-test, indicating a significant difference (p < 0.000). The pre-test and post-test mean scores for quality of life in this group were 118.94 and 102.77, respectively, indicating a significant difference (P < 0.001).ConclusionThe Benson relaxation technique can be a non-pharmacological solution to reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life of children with IBS.Implication to practiceThis technique is supposed to contribute as a further intervention in clinical contexts.

Comparison of the effects of Benson relaxation technique and nature sounds on pain, anxiety, and body image in burn-injured patients admitted to the burn ICU: A single-blind randomized clinical trial

BackgroundBurn patients feel a lot of physiological and mental stress during treatment and rehabilitation which often cause anxiety and body image dissatisfaction. This study aimed to compare the effects of the Benson relaxation technique and nature sounds on pain anxiety and body image in burn-injured patients admitted to a burn intensive care unit (BICU). MethodsThis single-blind randomized clinical trial studied 60 burn patients allocated into three groups (Benson relaxation, nature sounds, and control) from September 2021 to February 2022. The patients received the intervention for seven consecutive days in person. Burn Specific Pain Anxiety Scale (BSPAS), was completed on the 1st, 4th, and 7th days. The intervention continued for four weeks measuring body image using the Satisfaction with Appearance Scale (SWAP) at the end of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weeks. Finally, the data were statistically analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk test, chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Bonferroni post hoc test, repeated measures ANOVA, Kruskal Wallis test, and Generalize Estimating Equations (GEE). ResultsThe mean pain anxiety and dissatisfaction with the appearance were high in the three groups in the pretest. On the 7th day after the intervention, the ANOVA showed that the mean pain anxiety decreased significantly in Benson's relaxation and nature sounds groups in three stages (before intervention (S1), after intervention (S2) and immediately after dressing change (S3) (P < 0.001). Correspondingly, the Kruskal Wallis test revealed that the body image dissatisfaction decreased significantly in the three groups at the end of the 3rd and 5th weeks (P < 0.001). The mean scores of pain anxiety showed that the nature sounds group proved more effective than the Benson relaxation technique. Also, the means scores of body image satisfaction showed that the Benson relaxation technique proved more effective than nature sounds. ConclusionThe study findings suggested that the Benson relaxation technique and nature sounds effectively reduces pain, anxiety, and improves body image satisfaction in patients with burn injuries.

Effects of Benson Relaxation Technique and Music Therapy on the Anxiety of Primiparous Women Prior to Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Primiparous women experience high levels of anxiety before cesarean section. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the effects of the Benson Relaxation Technique (BRT) and Music Therapy (MT) on the anxiety of primiparous women prior to cesarean section. A randomized controlled trial was carried out on 105 women scheduled for cesarean section. They were randomly assigned into three groups: BRT, MT, and control (n = 35 per group). The women in the BRT and MT groups performed exercises and listened to music, respectively, for 20 minutes prior to cesarean section. The State Anxiety Inventory was used to measure the women's anxiety in the groups before and after the intervention. Within-group comparisons showed that the women in the BRT (t = 5.61, p < 0.001, effect size (Cohen's d) = 0.94) and MT (t = 3.83, p = 0.001, d = 0.64) groups had significantly lower anxiety after the interventions compared to before the interventions. Also, between-group comparisons revealed that anxiety after the intervention was significantly lower in the BRT and MT groups compared to the control group (p = 0.007). Although both of the BRT and MT helped with the reduction of anxiety among primiparous women before cesarean section, the BRT was shown more effective. These nonpharmacologic methods are safe and cost-effective and can improve well-being among women undergoing this invasive procedure. They can be used along with pharmacologic methods for reducing overreliance on medications.

PENGARUH TEKNIK RELAKSASI BENSON TERHADAP TINGKAT KECEMASAN PASIEN PRE TINDAKAN TREADMILL TEST

ABSTRACT&#x0D; BACKGROUND : Treadmill test is one of the diagnoses for heart disease that can cause anxiety. Non-pharmacological therapy for anxiety is BensonIrelaxation, which is relaxationithat combines relaxation response techniques and individual belief systems.&#x0D; OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on the anxiety level of pre-treadmill test patients at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital Malang.&#x0D; METHOD : Thisi study usedi a pre-experimental one group pre- and post-test design. Sampling using purposive sampling with a sample of 52 respondents. The instrument used is STAI (State-TraitiAnxiety Inventory)i which contains 20 state anxiety items and 20 trait anxiety items. Thei instrument used is STAI (State-TraitiAnxiety Inventory)iwhich contains 20 state anxiety items and 20 trait anxiety items.&#x0D; RESULT : From the results of the Wilcoxon test, it was found that there was a significant effect on decreasing levels of anxiety before the treadmill test with a p value of 0.000.&#x0D; CONCLUSION : It was concludedithat thereiwas an effect of Benson's relaxation onithe anxiety level of pre-treadmill patients. Benson relaxation is expected to be one ofi the non-pharmacologicali intervention optionsi to reducei anxiety levelsiand facilitatei patients undergoing the treadmill test to perform Benson relaxation.&#x0D; KEYWORDS: iAnxiety, Benson Relaxation,Treadmill Test&#x0D;