Benson's Relaxation Technique Research Articles

PENGARUH TEKNIK RELAKSASI BENSON TERHADAP PENURUNAN SKALA NYERI POST APPENDIXTOMY DI RSU D PORSEA

Benson relaxation is the development of a respiratory relaxation response method involving patient confidence factors that can create an internal environment so as to help patients achieve health and wellbeing conditions. The purpose of this study was to analyze the Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on the decrease of Post Appendixtomy pain scale at Porsea Hospital Year 2019. The research design used was quasi experimental research with a static group comparison design (posttest only control group design). The population of stroke patients in Porsea Hospital with a sample of 18 respondents. The gauge uses a research guide for Benson Relaxation on the post-Appendixtomy pain scale reduction at Porsea Hospital. Data were analyzed by t test. The result of t test analysis of control group pre experiment and pre experiment group of intervention obtained value p = 0.003, there is difference of decrease of pain scale post Appendixtomy after Benson relaxation. The result of t-test post experiment of control group and post experiment of intervention group obtained p value = 0.000, there is difference of difference of decrease of pain scale post Appendixtomy after Benson relaxation. Benson relaxation is one way to reduce pain by involving patient confidence factors that can create an internal environment so as to help patients achieve health and wellbeing conditions. Nurses in the role of nursing careers especially in decreasing the scale of pain, more sensitive to special populations ie individuals with various diseases that cause pain

Effect of Benson Relaxation on the Intensity of Spinal Anesthesia–Induced Pain After Elective General and Urologic Surgery

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Benson's muscle relaxation on postoperative spinal anesthesia-induced pain. Randomized clinical trial. Sixty-four patients were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Benson's muscle relaxation was performed on the intervention group for 10 to 20 minutes based on the patients' tolerance. Before and after the intervention, the two groups were assessed using the visual analog scale and compared. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze data. The mean pain score in the control group before and after the intervention was 5.34 and 5.62, respectively (P < .003), and in the intervention group, 5.28 and 4.03, respectively (P < .001). Benson's relaxation technique effectively influenced the intensity of postoperative spinal anesthesia-induced pain. Therefore, it can be used by nurses as a safe, simple, and inexpensive nonmedicinal treatment method to relieve spinal anesthesia-induced pain.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on The Decrease Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertension in The UPT Elderly Social Services of Pasuruan in Babat Lamongan

Introduction:Patient hipertension in the UPT Elderly Social Services of Pasuruan in Babat Lamongan is caused due to aging and stress which can increase sympathetic nervous system activity causing an increase in blood pressure. Benson relaxation can be used as an effort to cure hypertension because it contains self tranquilizers that can stabilize blood presure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of benson relaxation technique on the decrease blood pressure in elderly hypertension in the UPT Elderly Social Services of Pasuruan in Babat Lamongan. Methode: This study uses the Pre Experiment design One Group Pre Post Test Designs conducted on 23 respondents. The sampling technique using systematic random sampling. The instruments used are Standart Operational Procedure and observation blood presure. Result: The research results showed that there was a effect of benson relaxation technique on the decrease blood pressure in elderly hypertension in the UPT Elderly Social Services of Pasuruan in Babat Lamongan. This is evidenced by the Wilcoxon test values obtainedρ = 0,002 (α ≤ 0,05). Solution: From the results of this study concluded benson relaxation can be used as an alternative to decrease blood pressure in elderly. Beside that the elderly must manage their diet.

Comparison of the effects of inhalation aromatherapy using Damask Rose aroma and the Benson relaxation technique in burn patients: A randomized clinical trial

BackgroundBurn injuries are often accompanied by painful and distressing consequences, which can lead to long-term psychological issues. The most common form of anxiety in burn patients is pain anxiety. It is described as the feeling of fear and pain prediction caused by painful procedures. AimTo compare the effects of inhalation aromatherapy using damask rose aroma and the Benson relaxation technique on pain anxiety in burn patients. MethodsThis randomized clinical trial was conducted on 132 patients hospitalized in Motahari Burn Hospital from October 2017 to March 2018. The subjects were selected using a sequential sampling method. Next, they were randomly allocated by the Permuted block randomization method into four groups of rose aroma (5 drops of 40% rose aroma), the Benson relaxation technique, combined rose aroma-Benson relaxation and control. The interventions were performed for three consecutive days and once a day for 20 min, and each session lasted from 45 to 30 min before the daily dressing change. Data was collected using the Persian version of burn specific pain anxiety scale (BSPAS). Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics via the SPSS software version 16. ResultsImmediately after the intervention, on the first, second and third days, significant differences in pain anxiety among four groups were reported. On the first day, the Scheffé ad hoc test indicated statistically significant differences in pain anxiety between all groups (p < 0.001), except rose aroma-plus-Benson relaxation and rose aroma groups (p = 0.15). On the second and third days, there were significant differences between the groups in pain anxiety (p < 0.001). Furthermore, after wound dressing, on the first, second and third days, statistically significant differences in pain anxiety among four groups were reported. On the first day, the Scheffé ad hoc test revealed statistically significant differences in pain anxiety between all groups (p < 0.001). On the second and third days, there were statistically significant differences in pain anxiety between the groups (p < 0.001), except the rose aroma and Benson relaxation groups. Immediately after the intervention, the maximum effect size was on the first day in the group of rose aroma-plus-Benson relaxation and the lowest effect size was on the first day in the Benson relaxation group. However, after wound dressing, the maximum effect size was on the third day in the rose aroma-pus-Benson relaxation group and the lowest effect size was on the first day in the Benson relaxation group. ConclusionThe combination of the rose aroma and Benson relaxation has a synergistic effect and has more effects in the reduction of pain anxiety in burn patients than a single intervention. Health care providers can provide these interventions simultaneously and help reduce pain anxiety in burn patients before conducting painful interventions.

The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Quality of Elderly Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality among elderly. Hemodialysis is the most commonly applied method for treatment, and is accompanied by a high incidence of psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance, which are having a negative impact on one’s life. Benson’s relaxation technique (BRT) is an effective technique used to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and enhance sleep quality in elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis. Aim: determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on anxiety, depression, and sleep quality among elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis. Design: Quasi- experimental, pre and post intervention design was used. Setting: The study was carried out in the hemodialysis unit affiliated to Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive convenience sample of 92 elderly patients scheduled for maintenance hemodialysis. Tools: Five tools were used: interview schedule-mini-mental state examination (MMSE) - study subject's relaxation technique knowledge-hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). Results: The age of the studied subjects ranged from 60 to 92 years with mean ± SD = 66.256± 6.78 years, 70.9% are males, all mean total scores of hospital anxiety scale, depression scale, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index for elderly patients improved significantly after applying Benson's relaxation technique. Conclusion: Benson’s relaxation technique (BRT) is an effective technique to reduces level of anxiety, depression, and improve sleep quality in elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis. Recommendation: Hospitals are recommended to use the Benson's relaxation technique for the management of anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance associated with hemodialysis for elderly patients.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on a Scale of Postoperative Pain in Patients with Benign Prostate hyperplasia at RSUD dr. H Soewondo Kendal

Background : Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease enlargement or hypertrophy of the prostate. Each surgery will arise as a result of wound incision procedures. Based on pre-study post operative patients with benign prostate hyperplasia in Dr.H Soeowndo Kendal General Hospital 4 out of 5 patients said that after surgery they experienced pain around the post operative .These wounds will stimulate the pain response Handling of non-pharmacological that can be done is by Benson relaxation therapy. The objective of this research there is an effect of Benson relaxation technique on a scale of postoperative pain in patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia at RSUD dr. H Soewondo Kendal. Methods : Design Research use quasi experiment. designs with pre and post-test without a control sample with 32 people. Relaxation Benson techniques are done taxable income provision with analgesic duration of 8 hours. And after before given relaxation techniques Benson carried measurement scale with a numeric pain rating scale. Result : Results of Statistics Wilcoxon Sign Rank test with confidence level of 95% (α = 0.05) and obtained p value 0.000 &lt; 0.05. Conclusion : the result of this research there is an effect of benson relaxation technique on a scale of postoperative pain in patients with Benign Prostat Hyperplasia at RSUD dr. H Soewondo Kendal.

THE INFLUENCE OF BENSO’S RELAXATION TECHNIQUE IN DECREASING THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS AT INTEGRATED COACHING POST FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN LINGGAJATI VILLAGE, KUNINGAN DISTRICK

In Kuningan District hypertension patients in puskesmas entered diurutan to 5 patterns of disease all age groups (Profile Kab.Kuningan 2016) .The purpose in this research is to identify the influence of Benson’s Relaxation technique in decreasing the blood pressure of hypertension patiens.&#x0D; This research uses quasi experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design model. The sample technique in this study used total sampling which amounted to 32 respondents, research instrument using aneroid spyghmomanometer and stethoscope, data collection using observation. Data analysis using Normality test and paired sample t test. Research location at at integrated coaching post for non-communicable diseases in Linggajati Village, Kuningan District in June-July 2018.&#x0D; The results showed that the mean systolic blood pressure before and after the Benson relaxation technique was 163,12mmHgbecome 150,47 mmHg, mean diastolic blood pressure before and after relaxation technique Benson was93,28 mmHgbecome 87.19mmHg. The mean systolic blood pressure fell 12.66 mmHg and the diastolic blood pressure was 6.09 mmHg. Value p value 0,000.&#x0D; The conclusion of this research isthe influence of Benson’s Relaxation technique in decreasing the blood pressure of hypertension patiens at integrated coaching post for non-communicable diseases in Linggajati Village, Kuningan District with significance p value 0,000 (&lt;0,005). For people with hypertension is expected to use Benson relaxation techniques to maintain blood pressure stability so as to reduce the use of pharmacological therapy.

The Impact of Benson's Relaxation Technique on the Quality of Sleep in the Elderly

Objective: This study examined the effect of Benson's relaxation technique in the quality of sleep of the elderly. Method: The study employed a randomized clinical trial design. A total of 75 elderly suffering from sleep disorder were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 38) or control (n = 37) group. The intervention group received Benson's relaxation technique twice a day for 20 minutes through 4 weeks. Petersburg Sleep Quality Index was used to collect the data. Independent and paired t tests were employed to analyze the data. Findings: The results of the paired t tests showed significant improvements in intervention group on quality of sleep and its 5 subscales including subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, and sleep efficiency, and the daytime dysfunction improved significantly (P &lt; .000). In addition, independent t tests showed significant differences between the intervention and control groups in the quality of sleep and its 4 subscales including the subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, and habitual sleep efficiency after implementation of intervention (P &lt; .000). Conclusion: The results of the present study may support the efficacy of this simple, available, and cost-effective technique on the quality of sleep of elderly people.

Effect of the combination of Benson's relaxation technique and brief psychoeducational intervention on multidimensional pain and negative psychological symptoms of pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND:Pregnancy is associated with negative psychological symptoms (NPS) and multidimensional pain. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of the combination of Benson's relaxation technique (BRT) and brief psychoeducational intervention (BPI) on multidimensional pain and NPS of pregnant women.MATERIALS AND METHODS:The present randomized clinical trial was conducted on pregnant women referred to Imam Reza and Motazedi Hospitals in Kermanshah, Iran. In this regard, 60 pregnant women were randomly allocated to intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups. The groups attended BRT and BPI educational sessions for 4 weeks, but the control group received no intervention. Subsequently, both groups completed Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 and multidimensional pain inventory.RESULTS:The mean NPS (stress, anxiety, and depression) was significantly decreased in the intervention group (P < 0.001), while no statistically significant differences were observed in the control group (P > 0.05). The independent t-test revealed a significant difference between the mean scores of intervention and control groups (P < 0.001). The mean multidimensional pain was significantly decreased in mothers after the completion of educational sessions (P < 0.001), and the independent t-test results indicated a significant difference between the scores of the intervention and control groups (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:The results of this study suggested that the combination of BRT and BPI can lead to a reduction in the NPS and multidimensional pain in the pregnant women. This intervention is recommended to be considered as part of a healthcare program in pregnant mothers.

Efektifitas Relaksasi Benson terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Pasien Pasca Sectio Caesarea

The purpose of this research was to know the relation of Benson relaxation effect to the decrease of the comfortable feeling of patients’ pain after op section caesarea. This research used quantitative method with Quasi Experimental Design. The sampling technique used the formula of quasi experimental research with the design of one group Pre Test and Post Tests with 22 samples. Benson relaxation technique was performed after two days post op section of caesarea with a duration of 5-10 minutes. The analysis was carried out through Wilcoxon indicated p Value 0.000 p ≤ 0.05 which means that there was a benson relaxation effect on the decrease of the comfortable feeling of pain in post-op patient sectio caesarea in RSUD Raja Ahmad Thabib and is expected to make benson relaxation therapy as a reference of alternative medicine to decrease pain relief in post patient op section caesarea.&#x0D; Keywords: Sectio Caesarea, Benson Relaxatio

The Effect of Relaxation Technique on Fatigue Levels after Stem Cell Transplant.

Background:Many patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) experience fatigue due to their disease process and its long period of treatment. Using nonpharmacological methods to help reduce their fatigue is a reasonable endeavor. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on fatigue levels in patients after HSCT.Materials and Methods:Thirty-seven patients were randomly selected to the intervention (n = 19) and control group (n = 18). In the intervention group, the participants performed Benson's relaxation exercises for 20 min twice per day over a period of 15 days. The data collection tools used included a demographic and medical information form and the Brief Fatigue Inventory, completed by both groups on three different occasions (upon admission and days 8 and 14 after the HSCT). The data obtained were analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version-20 using statistical tests.Results:The results of the independent t-test showed no significant preintervention differences in fatigue levels between the two groups. On days 8 (t = 11.21, p < 0.001) and 14 after the transplant (t = 15.62, p < 0.001), a significant difference was observed in the mean level of fatigue between the two groups.Conclusions:These findings indicate that Benson's relaxation technique would improve fatigue in HSCT patients.

Perbedaan Tingkat Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Tidur Pada Lansia Sebelum Dan Sesudah Pemberian Teknik Relaksasi Benson Di Panti Sosial Lanjut Usia Pare Kabupaten Kediri Tahun 2012

Elderly is the last phase of everyone’s life cycle, where they got change biologically, pshycologically, and socialy. Commonly, the elderly got disturbance in quality and quantity sleep needed. Sleeping is a basic needed of all human to be functioned well. According to Luce and Segal (2000). There is 22% elderly cases whose wake up earlier (less than 05.00 p.m) for the elderly in 70 th. Beside, there is 30% for the elderly in 70 th whose wake-up at midnight. One of the solution to solve the problem is using Benson Relaxation technique. This technique can solve the sympthom of sleeplessness such as insomnia, pain and anxiety. The purpose of this research is to know the different the fulfil of sleep needed for elderly before and after giving Benson Relaxation technique in Geriatric Clinic “Lanjut Usia” Pare Kediri in 2012. The research design is pre experimental with one group pre and post test design. The population is elderly in 60-74 years old who got sleeplessness but still can communicate well. The sample is 30 person the sample taken used purposive sampling. It used questionnaire instrument to know the sleep needed of elderly. Then the data analyzed using statistic Willcoxon. The result show, the fulfil of sleep needed for elderly before giving Benson technique is 83% while after giving is 77%. Based on statistic test is gotten ρ=0,00 with α = 0,05. So ρ ; α, Ho is rejected. It means, there is the deferent of sleep needed level before and after giving Benson Relaxation technique can be used for nurses to solve the problem of sleep for elderly.;Keywords : elderly, sleep, Benson Relaxation

Effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on Night Pain and Sleep Quality among Adults and Elderly Patients Undergoing Joints Replacement Surgery

ABSTRACTSleep is a basic need as much as food and water, which are necessary for human survival. Sleep is a periodic, reversible state of cognitive and sensory disengagement from the external environment with a complex physiologic and behavioral process essential for rest, repair, wellbeing, and survival. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on night pain and sleep quality among adults and elderly patients undergoing joints replacement surgery. A Quasi experimental design was utilized. Setting: The current study was conducted at orthopedic department of Menoufia university hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 100 patients with knee or hip replacement who agree to participate in the study. Tools: 1. Structured interviewing questionnaire which consists of socio-demographic data and medical history. 2. The Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ). 3. The Groningen Sleep Quality Scale (GSQS). The main result of this study showed that there was an improvement in the pain scores experienced by subjects in the study group than subjects in control group after intervention. Additionally, there was a statistically significant relation between pain score of studied sample and their age. Conclusion: Benson's relaxation technique had a positive effect in reducing postoperative pain and improving sleep quality among adults and elderly patients undergoing joints replacement surgeries. Recommendation: Patient's education about relaxation therapy should be implemented with all surgical patients to help in promoting patient's comfort and enhancing tissue healing.Key words:  Benson's Relaxation Technique, Pain, Quality of Sleep, Joints Replacement

Contribution of Benson's Relaxation Technique and Brief Psycho-Educational Intervention on Quality of Life of Primary Caregivers of Iranian Children with Chronic Diseases

BackgroundChronic diseases leave a significant effect on not only the afflicted children but also their parents. Chronic diseases in children may also influence their parents' or primary caregivers' quality of life (QoL). ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of a Brief Psycho-educational Intervention (BPI) and Benson's Relaxation Technique (BRT) on the QoL of primary caregivers of children with chronic diseases. MethodsThe present quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design was conducted on 100 parents with children who had one chronic disease (50 in each of the control and intervention groups) and were admitted to two state-run pediatric hospitals in Tehran, Iran in 2014. The primary caregivers' QoL was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire before (T1) and four weeks after the intervention (T2). The training was done in four 60–70minute sessions over one week with a 4-week follow-up. Paired t-test, independent t-test, chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to analyze the data. ResultsOn average, large effect sizes (ES≥0.80) were observed after interventions in SF-36 subscales that measured the effect of emotional roles. Small (0.20–0.49) to moderate (0.50–0.79) ESs were found in subscales measuring physical functioning, physical-role, bodily pain, vitality, social functioning and mental health. General health scores remained relatively unchanged at T2. ConclusionThese results suggested that BPI and BRT were effective strategies to improve the QoL of primary caregivers. Furthermore, interventions with low cost, and good safety and outcome could improve the QoL of primary caregivers of children with chronic diseases.

Effect of Benson relaxation technique on the preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic status: A single blind randomized clinical trial

BackgroundPreoperative anxiety is a challenge in most surgical interventions that needs to be taken into consideration. This trial assessed the effect of relation technique on the anxiety and hemodynamic response in patients undergoing surgical procedures. MethodsThis single blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients who were candidates for coronary artery bypass graft, coronary angiography, percutaneous intervention, or general surgery at Ekbatan and Besat Hospitals, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, from March to August 2014. Patients were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received Benson's relaxation technique, a half an hour before surgical procedures. The preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic status (systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate) were evaluated before and after intervention. ResultsOf 166 patients identified, 144 patients enrolled into the study. No patient declined follow-up. The baseline clinical characteristics of the patients in the intervention and control groups were nearly the same. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, the average number of heart rates and respiratory rates declined significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The mean score of hospital anxiety was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (P < 0.001). The intervention was effective in both males and female patients. ConclusionThis trial indicated that Benson's relaxation technique is a safe method with no adverse effects with significant beneficial effect on preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic responses in patients who were candidates for surgical procedures. Trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials registration number: IRCT201312249014N19. http://www.irct.ir/searchresult.php?id=9014&number=19.

The Effect Benson Relaxation Technique With Anxiety In Hemodyalisis Patients In Yogyakarta

ABSTRACT Hemodialysis is a treatment that must be done by patients with chronic renal failure. Hemodialysis can changes the various aspects of life of patients, and it cause anxiety. One of the method that can used to reduce anxiety is Benson relaxation techniques. This technique is a combination of relaxation and elements of religious beliefs espoused. To determine the effect of Benson relaxation techniques for anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy. Quasi Experiment pre post test design with comparison groups with simple randomization tech- niques conducted, the number of respondents is 30 people were di- vided into intervention group (n = 14) were given relaxation Benson for 2 weeks every day at 6 am and 5 pm and the comparison group (n = 16) were not given the intervention. Anxiety measurements performed twice pretest and posttest with Analog Anxiety Scale (AAS). The average of respondent’s anxiety pre dan post relaxation tecnic Benson in the inter- vention group 21,93 and 13,59. And in the comparison group 17,19 and 12,94. This study showed that there was a significant decrease in anxiety scores in the intervention group p=0.001 (p 0.05). There are no significant differences in the average difference of anxiety in both groups. Benson relaxation techniques have no effect to the de- crease anxiety scores of hemodialysis patients. Keywords: Chronic renal failure, Benson relaxation, Anxiety Analog Scale. ABSTRAK Hemodialisis adalah pengobatan yang harus dilakukan oleh pasien dengan gagal ginjal kronis. Hemodialisis dapat mengubah berbagai aspek kehidupan pasien, dan menyebabkan kecemasan. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi kecemasan adalah teknik relaksasi Benson. Teknik ini merupakan kombinasi relaksasi dan unsur-unsur keyakinan agama yang dianut. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh teknik relaksasi Benson untuk kegelisahan pada pasien yang menjalani terapi hemodialisis. Kuasi eksperimen pra desain post test dengan kelompok perbandingan dengan teknik pengacakan sederhana yang dilakukan, jumlah responden adalah 30 orang yang dibagi menjadi kelompok intervensi (n = 14) diberi relaksasi Benson selama 2 minggu setiap hari pada pukul 6 pagi dan 5 sore dan perbandingan kelompok (n = 16) tidak diberi intervensi. Pengukuran kecemasan dilakukan dua kali pretest dan post test dengan Analog Skala kecemasan (AAS). Rata-rata kecemasan responden pra Dan pasca relaksasi tecnic Benson pada kelompok intervensi 21,93 dan 13,59. Pada kelompok pembanding 17,19 dan 12,94. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa ada penurunan yang signifikan dalam skor kecemasan pada kelompok intervensi p = 0,001 (p 0,05). Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam perbedaan rata-rata kecemasan pada kedua kelompok. teknik relaksasi Benson tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai penurunan kecemasan pasien hemodialisis. Kata kunci: Gagal ginjal kronis, Benson relaksasi, Kecemasan Analog Scale.

Effect of Benson's relaxation technique on the anxiety of patients undergoing coronary angiography: A randomized control trial

Background and Purpose: Anxiety is a common problem associated with invasive medical procedures, especially in patients undergoing coronary angiography. As an intensifier at cardiovascular reactions, anxiety poses significant risk to the health of patients undergoing angiography. Researchers believe that use of Benson's relaxation technique could reduce anxiety in different patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on the anxiety of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 70 patients who were candidates for coronary angiography in Mazandaran Heart Center in Sari, Iran in 2014. Patients were selected via randomized sampling and divided into two groups of intervention (n=35) and control (n=35). Data collection tools included demographic questionnaire, Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and hemodynamic variables recording sheet. Data analysis was performed in SPSS V. 16 using Chi-square, dependent and paired T-test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Both study groups were homogenous in terms of age, gender, marital status, education level, disease history, and health insurance status. Use of Benson's relaxation technique significantly decreased anxiety in the intervention group (P=0.0001). However, no significant difference was observed in the systolic blood pressure, respiratory rate and heartbeat parameters between the study groups (P=0.0001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, use of Benson's relaxation technique before coronary angiography reduced the level of anxiety in the patients. Therefore, this complementary approach could be used as an effective healthcare measure without any side effects to provide mental support for patients before invasive procedures, such as angiography.

Effects of relaxation on depression levels in women with high-risk pregnancies: a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACTObjective: to analyse the effects of relaxation as a nursing intervention on the depression levels of hospitalised women with high-risk pregnancies. Methods:a randomised clinical trial realised in a reference centre for high-risk pregnancies. The sample consisted of 50 women with high-risk pregnancies (25 in the control group and 25 in the intervention group). The Benson relaxation technique was applied to the intervention group for five days. Control variables were collected using a predesigned form, and the signs and symptoms of depression were evaluated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20.0, was used with a significance level of 5%. The Wilcoxon and paired t-tests were used to evaluate depression levels between two timepoints. Using categorical data, the McNemar test was used to analyse differences in depression severity before and after the intervention. Results: depression levels decreased in the intervention group five days after the relaxation technique was applied (4.5 ± 3, p<0.05) compared with the levels at the first timepoint (10.3±5.9). Conclusion: as a nursing intervention, relaxation was effective in decreasing the symptoms of depression in hospitalised women with high-risk pregnancies.

The Effect Benson Relaxation Technique With Anxiety In Hemodyalisis Patients In Yogyakarta

Hemodialysis is a treatment that must be done by patients with chronic renal failure. Hemodialysis can changes the various aspects of life of patients, and it cause anxiety. One of the method that can used to reduce anxiety is Benson relaxation techniques. This technique is a combination of relaxation and elements of religious beliefs espoused. To determine the effect of Benson relaxation techniques for anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis therapy. Quasi Experiment pre post test design with comparison groups with simple randomization tech- niques conducted, the number of respondents is 30 people were di- vided into intervention group (n = 14) were given relaxation Benson for 2 weeks every day at 6 am and 5 pm and the comparison group (n = 16) were not given the intervention. Anxiety measurements performed twice pretest and posttest with Analog Anxiety Scale (AAS). The average of respondent’s anxiety pre dan post relaxation tecnic Benson in the inter- vention group 21,93 and 13,59. And in the comparison group 17,19 and 12,94. This study showed that there was a significant decrease in anxiety scores in the intervention group p=0.001 (p&lt;0.05) and com- parison group p=0,014 (p&lt;0,05). The study showed that the interven- tion group obtained a average difference of 8.36, while in the control group obtained a average difference of 4.25 with p value 0.118 (p&gt; 0.05). There are no significant differences in the average difference of anxiety in both groups. Benson relaxation techniques have no effect to the de- crease anxiety scores of hemodialysis patients. Keywords: Chronic renal failure, Benson relaxation, Anxiety Analog Scale. ABSTRAK Hemodialisis adalah pengobatan yang harus dilakukan oleh pasien dengan gagal ginjal kronis. Hemodialisis dapat mengubah berbagai aspek kehidupan pasien, dan menyebabkan kecemasan. Salah satu metode yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi kecemasan adalah teknik relaksasi Benson. Teknik ini merupakan kombinasi relaksasi dan unsur-unsur keyakinan agama yang dianut. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh teknik relaksasi Benson untuk kegelisahan pada pasien yang menjalani terapi hemodialisis. Kuasi eksperimen pra desain post test dengan kelompok perbandingan dengan teknik pengacakan sederhana yang dilakukan, jumlah responden adalah 30 orang yang dibagi menjadi kelompok intervensi (n = 14) diberi relaksasi Benson selama 2 minggu setiap hari pada pukul 6 pagi dan 5 sore dan perbandingan kelompok (n = 16) tidak diberi intervensi. Pengukuran kecemasan dilakukan dua kali pretest dan post test dengan Analog Skala kecemasan (AAS). Rata-rata kecemasan responden pra Dan pasca relaksasi tecnic Benson pada kelompok intervensi 21,93 dan 13,59. Pada kelompok pembanding 17,19 dan 12,94. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa ada penurunan yang signifikan dalam skor kecemasan pada kelompok intervensi p = 0,001 (p&lt;0,05) dan kelompok pembanding p = 0,014 (p &lt;0,05). Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa kelompok intervensi diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata 8,36, sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol diperoleh perbedaan rata-rata 4,25 dengan nilai p 0,118 (p&gt; 0,05). Tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam perbedaan rata-rata kecemasan pada kedua kelompok. teknik relaksasi Benson tidak berpengaruh terhadap nilai penurunan kecemasan pasien hemodialisis. Kata kunci: Gagal ginjal kronis, Benson relaksasi, Kecemasan Analog Scale.

Benson Relaxation Technique in Reducing Pain Intensity in Women After Cesarean Section.

Background:Post-cesarean section women experience pain due to operative trauma. Pain sensation can be reduced by pain management. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments can be used. The Benson Relaxation Technique is a non-pharmacological way suitable to reduce pain, but there are limited studies on its post-cesarean section use.Objectives:This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson Relaxation Technique in reducing pain intensity in women after cesarean section.Patients and Methods:This was a quasi-experiment study with pre and post-test design. A prospective, not blind, randomized assign, two groups parallel study was conducted in Cibabat hospital Cimahi as intervention group (IG) and Sartika Asih hospital as control group (CG). Post cesarean section women with quota sampling who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively assigned to either experimental (n = 30) or control group (n = 30). Women in the experimental group received the Benson relaxation technique and those in the control group received regular care from the health workers. The outcome pain severity was measured by visual analogue scale. Those instruments were applied before and after intervention.Results:The mean of pain score before intervention at CG was 4.43 cm. It was decreased to 4.40 cm (1 min), 4.27 cm (12 h), 4.10 cm (24 h), 4.00 cm (36 h), 3.93 cm (48 h), 3.83 cm (60 h), 3.67 cm (72 h) and 3.51 cm (84 h). Meanwhile, the IG was 4.97 cm. It was decreased to 4.90 cm (1 min), 4.23 cm (12 h), 3.57 cm (24 h), 3.03 cm (36 h), 2.77 cm (48 h), 2.73 cm (60 h), 2.67 cm (72 h) and 2.63 cm (84 h). The study found a significant difference comparing pain intensity before and after the intervention in CG and IG (P = 0.001), but pain reduced in IG more than CG.Conclusions:The Benson relaxation could reduce pain intensity in women after cesarean section.