Benson Relaxation Research Articles

Effectiveness of Benson's Relaxation Therapy on Reduction of Pain among Post Caesarean Mothers Admitted in Shree Mehta Sarvajanic Hospital at UNA, Gir Somnath District

The reduction of pain among post caesarean section mothers has an important role to play in enabling effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy intervention as an independent nursing intervention. The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy on reduction of pain among post caesarean section mother. The research design adopted was quasi-experimental time series design. The conceptual framework for this study was based on General system theory modified Ludwig Von Bertalanffy's.

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.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BENSON’S RELAXATION THERAPY TO DECREASE THE LEVEL OF INSOMNIA ON CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS

AbstractAlmost 50 – 80 % patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis were reported to sleep disorder. Insomnia is the highest prevalence sleep disorder in the dialysis patients. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation of the level of patients’ insomnia with chronic kidney disease in dyalisis patients. The design of this study is quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with control group. Fourty-two hemodyalisis patiens were recruited purposively from the hemodyalisis Islamic Hospital, Sultan Agung , Semarang. The sample was divided into two groups (treatment and control). Patients in the treatment group received Benson’s relaxation techniques during hemodialysis for 4 weeks and the control group received routine care. The insomnia severity index was used to measure insomnia level. The result showed that there was significantly different score of insomnia level before and after relaxation Benson in the treatment group (p = 0.000). This study found that relaxation Benson seemed to be effective in decreasing the level of insomnia on chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodyalisis. Key words: Benson relaxation, insomnia, hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease

The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Quality of Life of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract that is characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. This disorder changes the quality of life of patients. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Benson relaxation on quality of life of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Methods: This was a clinical trial study with 46 patients, who were randomly divided to two groups including Benson relaxation and control group. The experimental group exercised 20 minutes daily for three two months, while no intervention program was held for the control group. The data collection tools were a demographic form and SF-34 Questionnaire that were used to gather data one week before and two months after the intervention. Then data were analyzed using the SPSS version 19 software. Results: The results indicated the mean total quality of life score in test group after intervention was changed from 93.13 to 57.61 while the control group was changed from 105.65 to 96.43 (P ≤ 0.001). There was a significant difference in six dimensions of quality of life including dysphoria (P ≤ 0.001), social reaction (P ≤ 0.001), health worry (P ≤ 0.001), body image (P ≤ 0.001), interpersonal relation (P = 0.004) and activities interference (P = 0.001) between the two groups, but no significant difference was found in food abstinence (P = 0.244) and sexual worry (P = 0.830). Conclusions: The findings showed that Benson relaxation training might be an effective therapy for improving quality of life in patients with IBS.

Effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy on reduction of stress among primigravid mothers

Objectives: The study attempt to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation therapy on reduction of stress among primigravid mothers attending the outpatient department in a selected hospital at Kannur, with the objectives of evaluating the stress among the primigravid mothers before and after the Benson's relaxation therapy and to associate the level of stress with selected demographic variables. Methods: A total of 30 primigravid mothers after third month of gestation were selected for the study. The information regarding background data were collected from the primigravid mothers by self-administered rating scale and the level of hemoglobin status was noted from the health records. Selected primigravid mothers were given pretest questionnaire and Benson's relaxation therapy was administered to all group members for 20 minutes and instructed to continue this for a period of 15 days. Post-test using rating scale was conducted 15 days after the administration of Benson's relaxation therapy. Result: The result of the study shows that the post-test mean stress score was less than the pre-test mean stress score. The obtained mean difference between the pre-test and post-test regarding stress score was statistically significant. Hence research hypothesis “there will be a significant difference in the stress scores before and after Benson's relaxation therapy among the primigravid mothers” has been retained. Conclusions: It was inferred that primigravid mothers who practiced Benson's relaxation therapy had significant decrease in post-test stress score. Also there was significant association with the level of stress and some demographic variables.

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.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Benson Relaxation Therapy on Blood Pressure and Stress among Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Selected Hospitals, Madurai

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Benson Relaxation Therapy on Blood Pressure and Stress among Women with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension in Selected Hospitals, Madurai

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.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Method on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients in 2012-2013, Kermanshah, Iran

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Method on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients in 2012-2013, Kermanshah, Iran

Effect of Benson Relaxation on Fatigue of Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units

Effect of Benson Relaxation on Fatigue of Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units

Improving adherence and biomedical markers in hemodialysis patients: The effects of relaxation therapy

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in improving the hemodialysis patients' dietary and fluid adherence and biomedical markers. This randomized controlled trial with a pre-post test design was conducted on 86 hemodialysis patients randomly divided into an intervention (receiving Benson's relaxation technique) and a control group (usual care). The setting of the study was two hemodialysis units affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The patients listened to the audiotape of Benson's relaxation technique twice a day each time for 20min for 8 weeks. Dietary and fluid adherence and some biomedical markers were measured in both the intervention and the control group at baseline and at the 8th week after the intervention. The results showed significant differences between the two groups regarding blood urea nitrogen and phosphate as dietary adherence and interdialytic weight gain as fluid adherence in the 8th week of the intervention (P<0.05). Also, a significant difference was found between the two groups concerning blood glucose level after the intervention (P<0.05). This study highlighted the importance of Benson's relaxation technique in improvement of adherence and some biomedical markers in hemodialysis patients. Thus, Benson's relaxation therapy could be used as a part of the nursing care practice for hemodialysis patients and those suffering from chronic diseases.

The Reduction of Anxiety Level With Benson Relaxation at Cibabat Cimahi Hospital

Client with post cesarean section is suffering of pain. The pain can cause the anxiety. The anxiety state can be reduced by anxiety management. The anxiety management is not only pharmacological remedy, but also non pharmacological treatment. The aim of the study is to identify the reduction of anxiety level with Benson Relaxation Technique among client with post cesarean section. The design of the study was a quasi experiment with pre and posttest design. The study was conducted at Cibabat hospital Cimahi. The sample is 30 of post cesarean section women with quota sampling based on criteria. The Benson relaxation technique is a mix between relaxation and faith philosophical factor or religion. The focus of this relaxation is a certain word that has a meaning in order to make it calm for the client. This technique is saying several times with the regular rhythm of surrender feeling. The Benson relaxation was given along 4 days every 12 hours for 10 minutes. The HARS-Zung modification is used to measure the anxiety. The instrument was applied before and after intervention along 4 days post cesarean section. The result of the study showed that the mean of anxiety before intervention was 16.47. It was decreased to 14,57. The study found the significant comparing by anxiety state before and after intervention (p = 0.00). Thus, the Benson relaxation can reduce anxiety state among client with cesarean section. The researcher recommends for health services institution, especially maternity department can use the Benson relaxation technique as a standard operational procedure of non-pharmacological anxiety management among client with post cesarean section.

The efficacy of relaxation training on stress, anxiety, and pain perception in hemodialysis patients.

Patients on dialysis experience psychological distress, which can impact pain perception. Reduction of stress and anxiety in patients provides psychological resources to cope with their physical condition. We examined the efficacy of relaxation training on stress, anxiety, and pain perception of hemodialysis (HD) patients. eighty HD patients were randomized into two groups (intervention and control). Benson relaxation training was implemented in the intervention group for 15 min twice daily during 4 weeks. Pain perception, stress, and anxiety scale were evaluated before and after intervention. There were significant differences between pain perception, stress, and anxiety levels in case group before and after intervention (P < 0.001) and there was a correlation between pain perception with stress and anxiety. Instructing Benson's relaxation technique is accompanied by reducing pain, stress, and anxiety level of HD patients. Reducing stress and anxiety can provide calmness for the patients so that pursuing medical therapy would be accompanied with more tranquility and low pain intensity. We suggest improving and preventing the patients' psychological problems as well as other chronic disorders through applying nonpharmacological interventions.

Evaluation of the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on pain and quality of life of haemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial

BackgroundHaemodialysis patients may suffer from pain and impairment of quality of life. Some complementary interventions, such as relaxation therapy, might affect the pain and quality of life. The present study aimed to identify the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in relieving pain and improving the quality of life in haemodialysis patients. Study designThe study was a randomized controlled trial. Setting and participantsThe data were collected in two haemodialysis units affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. A total of 86 haemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention (receiving Benson's relaxation technique) or the control group (routine care) from 2011 to 2012. InterventionThe patients in the intervention groups listened to the audiotape of relaxation technique twice a day each time for 20min for eight weeks. Measurements and outcomesThe pain numeric rating scale and Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index-dialysis version questionnaire were completed at baseline and 8 weeks after the intervention. The data were analyzed using independent t-test and ANCOVA. ResultsThe results of ANCOVA showed a significant difference between the intervention and the control group concerning the mean score of the intensity of pain (F=6.03, p=0.01). Moreover, a significant difference was found between the intervention and the control group regarding the total quality of life (F=10.20, p=0.002) and health-functioning (F=8.64, p=0.004), socioeconomic (F=12.45, p=0.001), and family (F=8.52, p=0.005) subscales of quality of life. ConclusionThese findings indicated that Benson's relaxation technique might relieve the intensity of pain and improve the quality of life in haemodialysis patients. Thus, Benson's relaxation technique could be used as part of the care practice for relieving the pain intensity and improvement of the quality of life in haemodialysis patients.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Reduction of Pain Level Among Post Caesarean Section Mother at Cibabat Hospital, Indonesia

Post cesarean section client is suffered of pain due to operative trauma and after pain. The cause of pain can not be eliminated. However, the sensation of the pain state can be reduced by pain management. The pain management is not only pharmacological remedy but also non pharmacological treatment. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of Benson Relaxation technique on pain intensity among mother with post cesarean section. Design of the study was quasi experiment with pre and post test design. The study was conducted at Cibabat hospital. The sample of each group was 30 of post cesarean section mothers with quota sampling based on criterion. The Benson relaxation technique was mix between relaxation and faith philosophical factor or religion. The focus of this relaxation was at certain word that has a meaning in order to make it calm for the client. This technique was saying several times with regular rhythm of surrender feeling. The Benson relaxation was given along 4 days every 12 hours for 10 minutes. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to measure the pain intensity. Those instruments were applied before and after intervention. The result of the study showed that the mean of pain before intervention was 4.97 cm. It was decreased to 2.63 cm. The study found a significantly different comparing of pain intensity before and after intervention (p = 0,000). Conclusion: The Benson relaxation can reduce the pain intensity state among client with cesarean section. The researcher recommend for health services institution especially maternity department can use the Benson relaxation technique as a standard operational procedure of non pharmacological pain management among mothers with post cesarean section.

The effect of Benson's relaxation technique on the quality of sleep of Iranian hemodialysis patients: A randomized trial

This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of Benson's relaxation technique in the quality of sleep of hemodialysis patients. It was a randomized controlled trial with a pre-post-test design. A total of 86 hemodialysis patients referring to hemodialysis units were assigned to either the intervention (receiving Benson's relaxation technique) or the control group (routine care) through block randomization. The study was performed in two hemodialysis units affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. The patients in the intervention group listened to the audiotape of Benson's relaxation technique twice a day each time for twenty minutes for eight weeks. The global score of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) as well as its components was computed in both the intervention and the control group before and at the 8th week of the intervention. The results of ANCOVA indicated significant differences between the two groups regarding the scores of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index subscales, such as sleep disturbance, daytime dysfunction, the use of sleep medication, and subjective sleep quality and as well as its global scores at the 8th week of the intervention (p<0.05). This study highlighted the importance of Benson's relaxation technique in improvement of the sleep quality of the patients on hemodialysis. Thus, educational sessions are recommended to be planned on this cost effective and easy to use relaxation technique in order to improve hemodialysis patients' sleep quality. Further studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of this technique in other groups of patients.

Implementing Benson's Relaxation Training in Hemodialysis Patients: Changes in Perceived Stress, Anxiety, and Depression.

Background:Hemodialysis patients usually experience high levels of psychological stress, anxiety, and depression. Reducing these matters in patients provides more psychological resources to cope with their physical situation.Aim:The present study aimed to explore the efficacy of Benson's relaxation technique for stress, anxiety, and depression of patients with hemodialysis.Materials and Methods:Eighty hemodialysis patients were selected from two hospitals as an intervention and control groups. Then Benson relaxation training was implemented in the intervention group for 15 min twice a day during 4 weeks. The patients were assessed by depression, anxiety, and stress scale; which was completed before and after the intervention.Results:There were significant differences between stress and anxiety levels in case group before and after intervention (P > 0.001) and there is no meaningful difference between the mean of depression value in case group before and after intervention (P > 0.22).Conclusion:Instructing Benson's relaxation technique is accompanied by reducing stress and anxiety level of hemodialysis patients. Reducing stress and anxiety levels can provide more calmness for the patients so that pursuing medical therapy would be accompanied with more tranquility. Authors have suggested to improve and prevent the patients’ psychological problems as well as other chronic disorders by applying this practice.

Literature Study: Effectiveness of Benson Relaxation on Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease of kidney function disorders that occurs when the body fails to maintain metabolism, fluid, and electrolyte balance which can cause retention of urea and nitrogen waste in the blood. One of the treatments for patients with kidney failure is hemodialysis, but it can also cause psychological issues such as anxiety. Benson relaxation is a nursing intervention that can reduce anxiety. The purpose of this literature is to determine the effectiveness of the Benson relaxation method in reducing anxiety in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study is a literature review that was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Elsevier, ScienceDirect, Portal Garuda, and Google Scholar, yielding ten articles. The findings indicate that Benson's relaxation therapy is effective in reducing the anxiety level of hemodialysis patients. This exercise will stimulate the brain to release alpha waves that cause humans to feel happy, calm, and feel comfortable. Therefore, Benson relaxation is recommended as an additional intervention for reducing anxiety in hemodialysis patients.