Breathing Relaxation Research Articles

Emotion Regulation Training During the Preparation for the Basic State Examination (OGE): Case Analysis

The article describes a clinical psychological case research of emotional self-regulation training during the process of preparation to the Russian General State Exam. There are presented theoretical and methodological foundations of the cognitive behavioral therapy protocol for children’s and adolescents’ phobic anxiety disorders treatment (by the example of panic attacks experience).The aim of the study. Investigation of the anxiety dynamics during the process of cognitive behavioral therapy of anxiety issues amongst adolescents.The context and relevance of the study. The problem of an anxiety increase amongst adolescents and the need for emotionally stable behavior development at the time of solving important life tasks such as General State Exam are still up to date. The treatment is based on cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and the principle of neuroplasticity. The knowledge of cognitive and behavioral theories of panic disorder, panic neurobiological foundations, components of the cognitive behavioral therapy general protocol for children’s and adolescents’ phobic anxiety disorders treatment (working with parents and informing them; cognitive block: working with assumptions about clients’ own personality and the world around, self-esteem and self-confidence, and perfectionism; self-help techniques: muscle relaxation and breathing exercises, emotional expression ad regulation; behavioral block: desensibilization and gradual exposure in-vivo & in-vitro, coping strategies and skills) allows to plan therapy process with a client.The design of the study. We use the case-study design and present the case analysis. As the stress factor there are considered training variants of the Russian General State Exam. As the dependent variable are measured attitudes toward these tests including markers of the anxiety and intensity of experienced panic attacks.Methods. Conceptualization, mood scale. We organize the psychotherapy treatment for gaining emotional regulation experience during panic attacks, present the content of therapy sessions, home tasks, and fragments of dialogues between the psychotherapist and adolescent.Results. The effect of the psychotherapy process of emotional stabilization is discovered. Also there is presented the effectiveness of the psychotherapy plan that includes cooperation with parents and teachers, self-monitoring, use of the STOP technique and technique of cognitive regulation, breathing relaxation; metaphors of a good and bad companion in correlation with positive and negative (catastrophic) thoughts.

Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Nafas Dalam terhadap Intensitas Nyeri pada Persalinan Kala I Fase Aktif di PMB Y Karawang

Mothers who are facing the labor process will feel pain related to uterine contractions, various ways have done to reduce pain, namely by non-pharmacological techniques, including deep breathing relaxation, massage, changes in the mother's position so that labor can run safely and comfortably. This study aims to determine the effect of deep breath relaxation techniques on pain intensity in the active phase of labor. This research is a quasi-experimental design approach method pre test and post test. The sampling technique used accidental sampling as many as 28 mothers had birth in July - August BPM Y Karawang. The results of the data normality statistical test used the Shapiro-Wilk test. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test obtained signed rank p value 0.0000 <0.05. The conclusion are that there are an effect of deep breath relaxation techniques on decreasing the pain intensity of the active phase of labor. The suggestion of this study is that deep breath relaxation techniques can be recommended as a complementary tearpie and applied to relieve pain during labor, so that labor can run smoothly

LITERATURE REVIEW: TEHNIK RELAKSASI NAFAS TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI DISMINORE

Dysminorrhea is a complaint that often makes young women go to the doctor for consultation and get treatment. Dysminorrhea is pain that causes discomfort in the lower abdominal area that occurs during menstruation, even dysminorrhea can interfere with daily activities, dysminorrhea often occurs in women who are menstruating. When a woman is menstruating, it produces excess prostaglandins which can cause dysminorrhea pain. Dysminorrhea is a disorder that often occurs during menstruation. Although dysminorrhea is not dangerous, it often disrupts activity patterns in women who are menstruating. The prevalence of dysminorrhea shows a high enough frequency. According to WHO, about 16.8-81% of young women experience dysminorrhea. One of the non-pharmacological therapies is to relax the breath in women who experience dysminorrhea to reduce pain. Methods: international literature and national literature searched through electronic media with keywords. Five articles were selected, each of which represented an effectiveness of breath relaxation on the reduction of dysminore pain. Result: there is an effect of breath relaxation on the reduction of dysminore pain in respondents. Discussion: one of the non-pharmacological treatments to reduce dysminore pain is by breathing relaxation techniques. Breath relaxation can relax muscle tension so that it can reduce pain.

PENGARUH ENDORPHINE MASSAGE TERHADAP SKALA INTENSITAS NYERI PADA IBU BERSALIN NORMAL PRIMIPARA INPARTU KALA I DI PMB KOTA BENGKULU TAHUN 2020

Pain in labor is a manifestation of uterine contractions in the first stage of labor that can cause fatigue so that it causes a decrease in uterine contractions. Many methods are offered to reduce pain during labor, non pharmacologically including endorphine massage has been proven to increase the ability of mothers to tolerate pain during childbirth. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of endorphine massage on pain intensity scale in first-time normal mothers in PMB Bengkulu City in 2020. This study used quasi-experimental designs with the pretest-posttest Non Equivalent Control Group. The intervention group the endorphine massage was given to first stage mothers, while the control group was given deep breath relaxation techniques. Total sample are 30 people, divided into 2 groups, each each of which amounted to 15 people. The statistical analysis used was the Wilcoxon test and the Mann-Whitney Test. The results of thetest Wilcoxon showed that the average value of pain intensity in the first stage before and after the intervention was 7.53 and it became 6.00 with a p-value = 0.000 (<0.05). whereas in the control group the average value was 7.20 and after being treated it became 6.00 with a p-value = 0.001 (<0.05) which means that there was an influence of endorphine massage on the intensity scale of pain in first-time normal primipara delivery mothers in PMB Bengkulu City. It is expected that midwives can pay more attention to maternal needs for comfort by applying endorphine massage in the control of labor pain.
 Keywords:Labor, Labor Pain, Endorphine Massage

PENGARUH RELAKSASI NAPAS DALAM DENGAN AROMATERAPI LAVENDER TERHADAP TINGKAT NYERI POST APENDIKTOMI DI RUANG JANGER RSD MANGUSADA

Appendectomy is a surgical procedure for appendicitis. This action can cause the perception of pain so that it has an impact on the healing process and triggers further complications if left untreated. Deep breathing relaxation techniques combined with aromatherapy is one of the treatments done to help overcome post appendectomy pain. This study purposed to determine the effect of deep breath relaxation with lavender aromatherapy on the level of post appendectomy pain in the Janger Room RSD Mangusada. This study is a pre-experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design involving 32 samples selected through purposive sampling technique. Collecting data using a research instrument in the form of the Numerical Rating Scale observation sheet. The results showed that there was an effect of deep breath relaxation with lavender aromatherapy on the level of post appendectomy pain in the Janger Room at RSD Mangusada (p-value = 0,000). This research can be applied in the provision of nursing services as one of the nursing interventions to reduce post appendectomy patient pain.

Teknik Relaksasi Nafas Dalam terhadap Peningkatan Saturasi Oksigen pada Pasien PPOK

This study aims to determine the effect of deep breathing relaxation techniques on oxygen saturation in COPD patients. The research design used a pre-experimental one-group pre-post test design. The results showed that the average oxygen saturation value before being given deep breath relaxation was 90.19, and the average oxygen saturation after being given deep breath relaxation was 93.27. Based on the results of the paired t-test showed that the results of pre and post (0.000) < (0.05). In conclusion, there is an effect of deep breathing relaxation techniques on increasing oxygen saturation in COPD patients.
 
 Keywords: COPD, Oxygen Saturation, Deep Breathing Relaxation Technique

Teknik Relaksasi Pernapasan terhadap Frekuensi Berkemih pada Lansia

This study aims to determine the effect of breathing relaxation techniques on the frequency of urination or urinary incontinence for the elderly at the Tresna Werdha Pagar Dewa Social Home Bengkulu. This study used a one-group pretest-posttest pre-experimental research design. The results of the study found that most of the respondents were female, namely 9 (60%) and male, 6 (40%), while based on education level, most of the respondents had a low level of education, namely 13 (86.7%) for higher education. there are 2 respondents (13,3%). The results of the bivariate analysis of breathing relaxation techniques on the frequency of urination in the elderly (p-value = 0.000). In conclusion, there is an effect of the Breathing Relaxation Technique on the Frequency of Urination in the Elderly at the Tresna Werdha Pagar Dewa Social Institution, Bengkulu.
 
 Keywords: BAK, Relaxation

The Effect of Breath Relaxation Techniques on the Reduction of Pain Scale in Post Operating Laparatomic Patients in Space Al-Insan Room Hospital Linggau Lubuk City

Laparatomy is a surgical procedure that involves an incision in the abdominal wall into the abdominal cavity. Relaxation techniques are independent nursing interventions to reduce pain intensity, relaxation techniques provide individuals with self-control when pain occurs and can be used when someone is healthy or sick (Smlezer, 2012). The research problem is that there are still many postoperative laparotomy patients who complain of pain. The aim of the study is to influence the deep breath relaxation technique on reducing the pain scale of post-laparotomy postoperative patients in the Al-Insan Room, Siti Aisyah Hospital, Lubuk Linggau City. This study used a research method using a pre-experimental design with a research design (pre test and post test one group desaign) (Arikunto, 2010). Sampling with accidental sampling large sample of 12 people with characteristics that are close to. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately displayed in the form of a frequency distribution table using the Shapiro Wilk normality test and statistical paired sample t test. The results of the study the average pain scale before 5.25 and after taking breath relaxation measures in the pain scale score of 3.67. The results of the Shapiro Wilk test p value 0.05 and the paried statistical test sample t test p value 0.000. Conclusion: Anxiety data before and after data therapy is normally distributed and there is an effect of deep breath relaxation techniques on reducing the pain scale in postoperative Laparatomy patients in the Al-Insan Room, Siti Aisyah Hospital, Lubuk Linggau City. The results of this study are expected to be used as motivation to maintain and improve health services as a whole, especially regarding pain intensity management using non-pharmacological techniques, namely deep breath relaxation techniques. It is hoped that it can increase knowledge and insight for nurses, as well as patient and family satisfaction in distraction techniques on pain intensity in postoperative patients.

The Effect Of Breathing Relaxation And Lavender Aromatherapy On Insomnia In The Elderly

Background: The elderly experience insomnia in the form of problems with symptoms of sleep disorders in the form of repeated difficulties in sleeping or maintaining sleep even though there is an opportunity to sleep. The objective of research was to analyze the effect of Breathing Relaxation Aromatherapy Combination Lavandula Angustifolia on Insomnia in the Elderly.
 Methods: The design was a pre-experiment with approach the one group pretest-posttest design. The research population was elderly insomnia in elderly Posyandu and the sample was 21 peoples. The sampling research was total sampling. Variabel independent was Breathing Relaxation combination with lavender aromatherapy is relaxation using breathing techniques slowly and deeply, variabel dependen was insomnia level. Statistic test use Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test
 Results: The results showed that The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test ρ value = 0,000, H1 is accepted, meaning that there is an effect of the Breathing Relaxation and lavender aromatherapy on insomnia in the elderly. The combination of Breathing Relaxation and lavender aromatherapy increases the relaxation response in the elderly.
 Conclusion: Effect of Breathing Relaxation combination of lavender aromatherapy (Lavandula angustifolia) is more effective in reducing insomnia levels in the elderly and is highly recommended and safe for the elderly)

The Effect of a Breathing Relaxation Therapy for Pregnant Women with Preterm Labor Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

To evaluate the effects of abdominal breathing relaxation therapy on anxiety, stress, pain for pregnant women with preterm labor pain. Electronic databases, including PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, RISS, Google Scholar and Korean databases and were searched through April 2021. 401 studies were identified; 5 were suitable for meta-analysis. Cochrane’s risk of bias tool and the R version 3.5.2 (Meta-analysis with R) program were used. The authors performed a meta-analysis of 5 trials that met eligibility criteria. Two randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) and three non-RCTs examined a total of 533 pregnant women with preterm labor pain patients who received breathing relaxation therapy were compared with those who received control or usual care (no intervention). The findings in this study indicate that effect size of breathing relaxation therapy for anxiety was Hedges' g = -0.93 (95% CI: -1.46 to -0.41), as indicated by a “large effect size” and the effect size of stress was Hedges' g = -0.59 (95% CI: 0.22 to 0.95) as indicated by a “moderate effect size”. The effect size of BP was Hedges’ g = -1.03 (95% CI: -1.43 to -0.63), as indicated by a “large effect size”. Overall, abdominal breathing relaxation therapy had beneficial effects on anxiety, stress and BP, and it was statistically significant. In the meta-subgroup analyses by approach type, intervention duration had a significant effect. These results indicate that abdominal breathing may be an effective nursing intervention for pregnant women with preterm labor. Keywords: Anxiety, Meta-analysis, Obstetric labor, Preterm labor, Relaxation therapy

The Effect of Rhythmic Breathing on the Severity of Sternotomy Pain after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background Moderate-to-severe pain is reported in up to 75% of the patients in the first 48 hours after cardiac surgery. Evidence suggests that distraction is an effective nursing intervention for controlling short-term and transient pain. Distraction can be achieved by various techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and rhythmic breathing (RB). The present research aimed at evaluating the impacts of RB on the severity of sternotomy pain after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Methods This randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients after CABG surgery at the open-heart surgery Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Kowsar Hospital, affiliated to Semnan University of Medical Sciences in Semnan, Iran. The patients were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups, including (1) intervention or RB and (2) control groups. RB was performed in the intervention group every 12 hours (9 a.m. and 9 p.m.) for three consecutive days after the surgery. The control group received only routine care for pain control (opioid analgesics) with no additional interventions. The severity of pain was measured every day in both groups of patients before and after the interventions using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results The mean postintervention pain scores were significantly different from the mean preintervention scores in the intervention group (p < 0.05). The changes in the mean pain score in the intervention group were also significantly different from the corresponding changes in the controls (p < 0.05). Conclusion Based on the results, the severity of pain after the intervention was significantly lower in the RB group compared to the control. RB was found to be an effective technique for reducing the patients' pain and is therefore recommended as a post-CABG pain control technique. Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: this trial is clinically registered with IRCT20120109008665N7, registered 3 September 2018.

METHOD OF CORRECTION OF THE PSYCHOPHYSICAL CONDITION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH FREQUENT RESPIRATORY DISEASES BY ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL TRAINING

The article considers the possibilities of using the method of adaptive physical training in preschool education to correct the psychophysical condition of children with frequent respiratory diseases. The main directions of implementation of the method psychophysical condition correction for preschool children with frequent respiratory diseases by means of adaptive physical education were identified. The health improvement direction has the purpose to increase the optimization of all body systems. The forming direction aims to form such social qualities as perseverance, patience, courage, determination and strong-willed qualities. Educational direction provides the acquisition of systematic knowledge about the methods and techniques of strengthening the body, the timely development of motor skills and abilities, the rules of a healthy lifestyle. The main means of implementing this technique were identified among the following means of adaptive physical education: hyperventilation training, exercises on breathing simulators, exercises with a moderate load on the upper extremities, educational games-exercises, games-travel, dosed walking. Appropriate methods of work with preschool children who often suffer from respiratory diseases, such as doing of cyclic exercises; performing short-term dynamic loads at short intervals; filling in intervals with relaxation exercises or breathing exercises; use of dynamic and static breathing exercises of moderate intensity; application of speed and strength exercises are presented in the article. The effectiveness of the proposed method of correction of psychophysical condition for preschool children was determined by noticing of physical indicators during the performance of various tasks and psychological test methods.

NURSING CARE FOR ACUTE PAIN IN POST-OPERATION FRACTURES

Introduction: Fracture is a condition which will cause interference with mobilization and pain in patients. In a fracture patient, the patient will be surgically operated or operated on. Complaints that often arise in patients due to after surgery is pain. Pain is a major nursing problem in fractures. The purpose of this study was to carry out nursing care for patients with acute pain in patients with Sinusra Radius Fracture Post Surgery in Dr. Soegiri Lamongan. Methods: This research used qualitative research case study approach. The research subject used was one patient with a nursing problem that is Acute Pain in Post Sinusra Radius Fracture Surgery. This study used 1 patient as a participant on 26 September 2019 to 28 September 2019 in Bougenvil 1 room Dr. Soegiri Lamongan. Data collection uses assessment by interview, physical examination, supporting examination and supported by other documentation. Data analysis with this research was carried out while still paying attention to research ethics. Results: The results obtained are acute pain nursing problems, with priority nursing actions efforts to overcome decreased pain in patients. After doing care for three days, there are decrease in pain scale as evidenced by the pain scale on the third day, the client improved with the original scale of 5 to 3. Conclusion: The conclusion from the research conducted found that deep breathing relaxation technique is one of the effective non-pharmacological pain management methods to reduce pain. To overcome the postoperative incident Sinus Radius Fracture, patients should take medication regularly, and control health services.

The influence of Combination Therapy Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep breathing Relaxation against Stress Levels of diabetics in Prolanis BPJS The Health Of The City Of Palangka Raya

Diabetes mellitus is one of the diseases with great impact on health and society, not only for its high prevalence but also for chronic complications and high mortality.. The psychological impact of diabetes began to be felt by the patient since he was diagnosed the doctor. Patients begin to experience psychological disorders such stress on himself related to the care and treatment should be undertaken. Conditions of emotional stress that require proper handling in order not to fall on the more severe conditions. This study aims to identify the influence of combination therapy progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing relaxation against stress levels of patients with diabetes mellitus in Prolanis BPJS Kesehatan Kota Palangka Raya. The design used in this study using the design of the study : “PRE-TEST-POST-TEST DESIGN WITH CONTROL GROUP”. In this study population was patients with diabetes mellitus in Prolanis BPJS Kesehatan Kota Palangka Raya. The sampling technique in this study using total sampling technique, as many as 48 people. This research is expected to contribute positively to the management of emotional stress in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercise on Pain, Disability, and Sleep Among Patients With Chronic Tension-Type Headache: A Randomized Control Trial.

A randomized control trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises on pain, disability, and sleep quality among patients with chronic tension-type headache. Of the 169 randomly selected patients, 84 performed the intervention and reported less pain severity and disability and better sleep quality after 12 weeks.

Efektivitas Latihan Relaksasi Otot Pernafasan terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Pada Pasien Pasca Cateterisasi Jantung

Cardiac catheterization is a mandatory procedure that is performed before heart surgery and has the highest level of accuracy (96% -99%) to detect abnormalities in the heart, especially coronary heart disease. Through relaxation exercises the nurse's respiratory muscles help patients achieve stable hemodynamics and prevent respiratory complications due to pain after cardiac catheterization. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of breathing muscle relaxation exercises on pain reduction in patients after cardiac catheterization. The design of this study was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post test approach, which was conducted in May-July 2018. The research subjects used inclusion criteria, namely patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at the public hospital in the rebo market area. Measuring instruments in data collection use a structured format. Breathing muscle relaxation exercises are the variables in this study, while the dependent variable is the level of pain after cardiac catheterization. The results of the independent T test and paired T test and the general linear model repeated measures prove the existence of a significant difference in the level of pain between before and after the relaxation exercises of respiratory muscles (P = 0.000). The average level of pain in the intervention group before the deep breathing relaxation exercise was 3.9, while the average level of pain after the deep breathing relaxation exercise decreased to 2.7. While the average level of pain in the control group with a standard given from the hospital that is distraction is 2.6, while the average level of pain after exercise decreased to 1.6.

The Mystery behind Relaxation Therapy: Adieu to Premenstrual Syndrome

AbstractPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition leading to physical, emotional, and psychological distress in females during their reproductive years. Researchers found that as many three of every four menstruating women have experienced some form of PMS. Although the severity of this problem is great, a lot of confusion exists in both medical and lay communities about what is and is not effective for the treatment of PMS. It has a wide variety of signs and symptoms and it may tend to recur in a predictable pattern. The physical and emotional changes experienced with PMS may vary from just slightly noticeable to very intense. Lifestyle adjustments in every kind can help to reduce or manage the signs and symptoms of PMS. Apart from all these, one of the most beneficial methods to reduce the difficulties of PMS is relaxation therapy which includes meditation, visualization, autogenic, Tai Chi, hydrotherapy, exercise, massage, aromatherapy, biofeedback, relaxation breathing, progressive muscle relaxation (Jacobson’s progressive relaxation therapy and The Mitchells progressive relaxation therapy) and yoga. Thus when remedies are available why not we celebrate the inborn power of relieving PMS in women.

Combination of feet soaking in warm water and deep breathing relaxation with classical music accompaniment to lower headaches' hypertensive patients

Hypertension is a problem that is found in people in both developed and developing countries, including Indonesia. One of the symptoms of hypertension is headache and neck stiffness. Management of Hypertension consists of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. Non-pharmacological therapies (foot soak in warm water and breathing therapy in classical music accompaniment) can reduce hypertension. This community service aims to health the steps of Mekar Sari citizens in hypertension cases with non-pharmacological therapies it makes comport feels. The data were obtained from the majority of residents suffering from hypertension and who had complaints of headaches and neck stiffness. The approach method is with lectures on delivery of material, then soak the feet of warm water and relaxation therapy in deep breathing with classical music accompaniment then evaluated. The results of these therapies showed the increase in knowledge about hypertension non-pharmacological therapy in Mekar Sari citizens. There was a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and a decrease in scale after warm water foot baths and breathing therapy. Based on the service results, it is expected that this activity can be applied independently twice a week.

The effectiveness of the implementation of deep breaths on psychosocial problems in the family during the pandemic

Background: Outcome expectancy could mediate the psychological effects of exercise-related interventions, which implies that part of the psychological benefits of physical activity could be ascribed to placebo effects. (Szabo &amp; Kocsis, 2017)&#x0D; Purpose: Knowing the effects of relaxation breathing on Anxiety in patients with psychosocial problems in the family during the pandemic&#x0D; &#x0D; Methods: The type of research used is quantitative quasi experimental, non-equivalent, control group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study was some family members who have anxiety problem with the sample of 39 respondents. Samples were taken using purposive sampling technique.&#x0D; &#x0D; Results: The average levels a score before 61,08% and after 60,82% deep breath of relaxation with p value = 0.043 (&lt;0.05). It can be concluded that deep breathing relaxation techniques has effects on the reduction of anxiety in some of family member&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusion: Deep breathing relaxation techniques can reduce reduction in effects on the reduction in some of family member. Recommendation to reduce management to be applied a deep breathing relaxation techniques as standard of operational procedures (SOP) in the context of nursing care, especially to effects on the reduction in some of family member especially at pandemic

Do Relaxation Exercises Decrease Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Pain after rotator cuff repair is commonly managed with opioid medications; however, these medications are associated with serious adverse effects. Relaxation exercises represent a potential nonpharmacologic method of pain management that can be easily implemented without substantial adverse effects; however, the effects of relaxation exercises have not been studied in a practical, reproducible protocol after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. (1) Does performing relaxation exercises after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) decrease pain compared with standard pain management medication? (2) Does performing relaxation exercises after ARCR decrease opioid consumption? (3) What proportion of patients who used the relaxation techniques believed they decreased their pain level, and what proportion continued using these techniques at 2 weeks? (4) Does performing relaxation exercises after ARCR affect shoulder function? During the study period, 563 patients were eligible for inclusion; however, only 146 were enrolled, randomized, and postoperatively followed (relaxation group: 74, control group: 72); 68% (384 of 563) of patients were not contacted due to patient and research staff availability. Thirty-three patients were unenrolled preoperatively or immediately postoperatively due to change in operative procedure (such as, only debridement) or patient request; no postoperative data were collected from these patients. Follow-up proportions were similar between the relaxation and control groups (relaxation: 80%, control: 81%; p = 0.90). The relaxation group received and reviewed educational materials consisting of a 5-minute video and an educational pamphlet explaining relaxation breathing techniques, while the control group did not receive relaxation education materials. Patients recorded their pain levels and opioid consumption during the 5 days after ARCR. Patients also completed the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons shoulder score preoperatively and 2, 6, 13, 18, and 26 weeks postoperatively. Linear mixed models were created to analyze postoperative pain, opioid consumption measured in morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs), and shoulder function outcomes. A per-protocol approach was used to correct for patients who were enrolled but subsequently underwent other procedures. There was no difference in pain scores between the relaxation and control groups during the first 5 days postoperatively. There was no difference in pain scores at 2 weeks postoperatively between the relaxation and control groups (3.3 ± 3 versus 3.5 ± 2, mean difference -0.22 [95% CI -1.06 to 0.62]; p = 0.60). There was no difference in opioid consumption during the first 5 days postoperatively between the relaxation and control groups. The use of relaxation exercises resulted in lower 2-week narcotics consumption in the relaxation group than in the control group (309 ± 241 MMEs versus 442 ± 307 MMEs, mean difference -133 [95% CI -225 to -42]; p < 0.01). Sixty-two percent (41 of 66) of patients in the relaxation group believed the relaxation exercises decreased their pain levels. Fifty-two percent (34 of 66) were still performing the exercises at 2 weeks postoperatively. During the 6-month follow-up period, there was no difference in shoulder function between the relaxation and control groups. The preoperative administration of quick, basic relaxation exercises allowed patients to use appreciably lower opioid analgesic doses over the first 2 weeks after ARCR, without any worsening of pain scores. We consider this result promising but preliminary; it is possible that a more intense mindfulness intervention-the one we studied here was disseminated using only a 5-minute video-would deliver reductions in pain and further reductions in opioid usage. Level II, therapeutic study.