Effect Of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Research Articles

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy

Objective: The research was designed experimentally to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive relaxation exercises (PRE) in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced fatigue, nausea and vomiting in patients diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods: 50 patients diagnosed with breast cancer received doxorubicin and taxane-based treatment who applied to the chemotherapy unit of a private hospital were participated in the study. 24 patients were included in the experimental group, and 26 patients were included in the control group, who were selected by simple random method and agreed to want to get in the research. The participants in the intevention group were provided with one-to-one relaxation training accompanied by Relaxation Exercises CD of the Turkish Psychological Association before the initiation of treatment. Data were collected using “Patient Identification Form”, “Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS)” and “Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting and Retching (RINVR)” forms. Results: Most of the patients who attended in the research were married (76%) and the mean age was 52.72±10.17. A total of 54% of the participants received doxorubicin-based treatment and 46% of them was on taxane-based treatment. When we investigated the effect of PRE on fatigue, nausea and vomiting, it was found out that fatigue and “nausea, vomiting and retching (NVR) experience, occurrence and distress” scores on the day of treatment were significantly lower than those of the other five days, but there wasn’t difference in five-day symptom scores between the groups. Conclusion: It was concluded that PRE were not an effective approach in decreasing the symptoms of fatigue, nausea, vomiting in the research group patients with breast cancer and receiving chemotherapy.

The effects of web-based animation-supported progressive relaxation exercises applied to individuals with epilepsy on fatigue and sleep quality: A randomized controlled study

PurposeThe study was conducted to determine the effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercise, supported by mobile-based animation, on fatigue and sleep quality of individuals with epilepsy. Material-MethodThe study was conducted in a randomized controlled design with a pretest-posttest model on epileptic individuals who applied to Giresun University, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology Outpatient Clinic between February and December 2022. By using power analysis, the sample of the study was determined as 60 epilepsy patients (30 in the Control Group, 30 in the Experimental Group). The data were collected by face-to-face interview technique with the Personal Information Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). Frequencies, percentages, arithmetic mean, standard deviations, Pearson Correlation Analysis, Paired t-Test, Student’s t-Test, and Chi-Square Test were used in the evaluation of the study data. ResultsWhen the Control Group’s mean scores in the pre-test and post-tests, which were performed with an interval of 6 weeks, were compared, a statistically significant difference was detected between the FSS and PSQI scores (p>0.05). The mean Fatigue Severity Scale score was found to be 5.24 ± 0.69 before the Progressive Relaxation Exercises and 3.82 ± 0.77 after the exercises. The mean scores of the individuals on the Fatigue Severity Scale after the relaxation exercises were found to be lower at a statistically significant level than the mean scores before the relaxation exercises (p<0.001). The differences between subjective sleep quality (p<0.001), sleep latency (p<0.001), daytime dysfunction (p<0.001), and total sleep quality (p<0.001) score averages after the Progressive Relaxation Exercises were statistically significant compared to the pre-exercises status. When the post-test scores of the participants in the Experimental Group was examined, significant, moderate, and positive differences were detected between the FSS and Total PSQI scores (r: 0.373-p: 0.042), Subjective Sleep Quality (r: 0.487-p: 0.006), which is one of the sub-dimensions of PSQI, Sleeping Pill Use (r: 0.531-p: 0.003), and Daytime Dysfunction (r: 0.461-p: 0.01) scores. ConclusionIt was determined that individuals with epilepsy experience fatigue and deterioration in sleep quality and there is a reciprocal relationship between the severity of fatigue and sleep quality in these individuals. Progressive Relaxation Exercises applied with the animation-supported web-based mobile intervention technique reduce the fatigue levels of individuals and increase sleep quality.

Effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on patients with epilepsy on level of depression, quality of sleep, and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial

ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises applied to patients with epilepsy on patients’ depressive symptom severity, quality of sleep, and quality of life. MethodsThe study was designed as a randomized controlled interventional study with a control group and pre-and post-test intervention. It was conducted with 70 patients with epilepsy, 35 in the intervention group and 35 in the control group, between November 1, 2021, and April 15, 2022. The patients in the intervention group were required to perform 12 progressive muscle relaxation exercise sessions 3 days a week for a total of 4 weeks. No interventions were made in the control group during the study. The data were collected with a “Personal Information Form,” “Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI),” “Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),” and “Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QUOLIE -31).” ResultsThe mean PSQI total score, subscale scores, and mean BDI total scores of the patients in the intervention group decreased significantly compared to those in the control group after the intervention (p<0.05). Additionally, a significant difference was found between the mean QUOLIE-31 total scores and subscale scores of the patients in the intervention and control group after the intervention (p<0.05), the mean scores of the intervention group were significantly higher than those of the control group (p<0.05). ConclusionProgressive muscle relaxation exercises decreased depressive symptoms severity and improved sleep and life quality in patients with epilepsy. Progressive relaxation exercises may be recommended as a complementary nursing intervention in treating epilepsy.

The Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on COVID-19-Related Fear, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Emergency Aid Station Employees.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on emergency aid station employees' COVID-19-related fear, anxiety, and sleep quality levels. This study was conducted as a randomized, controlled, and experimental design and included 30 emergency aid station employees (emergency medical technicians and paramedics). The descriptive information form, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Test, COVID-19 Fear Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used for data collection. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of their scale scores before the intervention (P > .05). After the intervention, there was a significant difference between the groups only in the sleep duration dimension of the PSQI. In the intervention group, on the other hand, there were significant differences in the anxiety, economic dimension of the Fear scale and the total sleep quality, and subjective sleep quality, sleep latency and daytime dysfunction dimensions after the intervention (P < .05). In this study, in comparison to the control group, the intervention group lowered their anxiety and fear levels and improved their sleep quality at the end of the 5 days. It was determined that anxiety and fear had a 35% cumulative effect on sleep quality (P > .05). According to the results of this study, progressive muscle relaxation exercises had a positive effect in improving the sleep quality and reducing the anxiety and fear levels of the emergency aid station employees.

THE EFFECT of PROGRESSİVE RELAXATİON EXERCİSES on FATİGUE LEVELS of PATİENTS: A SYSTEMATİC REVİEW

Fatigue is a symptom that prevents the individual from using his functions and normal capacity, affects the whole body, impairs the quality of life, and is an important complaint especially in individuals with chronic diseases. Nursing interventions in fatigue management are based on increasing activity tolerance and endurance, and conserving energy. Progressive relaxation exercises are among the complementary therapies that can be helpful in reducing fatigue. In this systematic review, articles investigating the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on patients' fatigue levels were evaluated. Articles were accessed from COCHRANE, EBSCO Host, MEDLINE, PUBMED, SCIENCE DIRECT, WEB OF SCIENCE, ULAKBİM databases and GOOGLE ACADEMIC. Twenty-four research articles with experimental/semi-experimental, randomized/non-randomized control groups, published in Turkish and English between January 2000 and December 2021, were included in the evaluation. In the articles evaluated, it was determined that the study groups mostly consisted of individuals with chronic diseases such as cancer, hemodialysis, heart, multiple sclerosis, type II diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In all articles included in the study, it was found that progressive relaxation exercises reduce fatigue. This systematic review supports the integration of progressive relaxation exercises into routine nursing care and nursing education.

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Physiological Parameters, Pain and Anxiety Levels of Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study

PurposeThis study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on physiological parameters, pain, anxiety, and serum cortisol levels in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. DesignThis study is a randomized controlled study and has been registered at the Clinical Trial Registry Center (ID: NCT04731428). MethodsThe study was conducted on 63 patients (experimental group = 31, control group = 32), who were scheduled for elective laparoscopic-colorectal surgery in the general surgery clinic of a university hospital in Istanbul between March 2018 and May 2019 and met the inclusion criteria. The patients in the experimental group were given progressive relaxation exercises for 15 minutes preoperatively and on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 after breathing exercise training. The routine treatments and care process of the patients in the control group were maintained. The preoperative and postoperative pain and anxiety levels of both groups were evaluated. Blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and serum cortisol levels were measured at certain time intervals before and after the relaxation exercise. FindingsThe patients in the experimental group had lower postoperative pain and anxiety levels and a lower rate of using opioid analgesic on postoperative day 0 compared to the control group. Progressive relaxation exercise had no statistically significant effect on serum cortisol or physiological parameters (P > .05). ConclusionsProgressive relaxation exercise did not affect cortisol levels and vital signs but decreased pain and anxiety, and relatively increased tissue oxygenation, appearing an effective, safe, and practicable nursing intervention.

How Can we Improve the Comfort Level and Sleep Quality After Surgery?

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on the comfort level and sleep quality of patients undergoing lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study was conducted between July 2015 and October 2016 in the neurosurgery clinic. The sample consisted of 96 patients (n = 56, experimental patients; n = 40 control patients) randomized into groups. The data was collected by using the personal information form, The Perianesthesia Comfort Questionnaire, The General Comfort Questionnaire and Visual Analog Sleep Scale. In the postoperative General Comfort Scale that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean of the control group and experimental group on the final test (P < .05). When the Visual Analog Sleep Scale mean of the experimental and control group patients were compared between the groups, there was a statistically significant difference on the postoperative 2nd day and 3rd day (P < .05). This study supports previous work that progressive relaxation exercises are feasible and effective to improve patient comfort levels after lumbar disc surgery.

The effect of progressive relaxation exercises on treatment-related symptoms and self-efficacy in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy

BackgroundPatients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy experience many symptoms, simultaneously or separately, that limit their daily living activities. This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on treatment-related symptoms and self-efficacy in patients with lung cancer receiving chemotherapy. Materials and methodsThis randomized controlled experimental study was conducted in a university hospital chemotherapy outpatient clinic in Turkey. The study sample consisted of 84 patients, randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 42) and a control group (n = 42). The experimental group received applied training in progressive relaxation exercises using an MP3 player. The control group received only standard nursing interventions in the chemotherapy unit. Data were collected from patients using a personal information form, a telephone counseling follow-up form, the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale and the Strategies Used by People to Promote Health Scale. Data collection tools were administered at four different times (at first interview and three times on the seventh day of the end of the chemotherapy cycle) and weekly telephone follow-ups were performed. ResultsThe symptom scores (frequency, severity and level of distress) significantly decreased in the experimental group, compared with the control group (p = 0.0001). Similarly, self-efficacy scores significantly improved in the experimental group (p = 0.001). ConclusionProgressive relaxation exercises were potentially effective in promoting symptom management and improving the level of self-efficacy.

Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Vital Signs and Fatigue in Liver Transplant Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on vital signs and fatigue level. Ninety patients with liver transplantation (experimental group = 45, control group = 45) were included in the study. The patients in the experimental group performed progressive relaxation exercises for 25 to 30 minutes every day for 4 weeks. Before the progressive relaxation exercises, the vital signs and fatigue level of the patients were recorded. Vital signs were recorded again immediately after the progressive relaxation exercises and at the end of the second week. At the end of the fourth week, the final measurement of vital signs was performed along with the second fatigue level assessment. In the experimental group, pulse and respiratory rates, systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, and fatigue severity mean scores were found to be lower and oxygen saturation level was higher than those of the control group. The improvement in vital signs in the experimental group was evident at week 3 (p < .05).

HEMODİYALİZ HASTALARINA UYGULANAN PROGRESİF GEVŞEME EGZERSİZİNİN ANKSİYETE DÜZEYİ VE UYKU KALİTESİNE ETKİSİ

Amaç: Araştırma hemodiyaliz hastalarına uygulanan progresif gevşeme egzersizinin hastaların anksiyete düzeyi ve uyku kalitesi üzerine etkisini değerlendirmek amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Deneysel özellikte olan araştırmanın örneklemini hemodiyalize giren 42 birey oluşturdu. Araştırmada veriler; Hasta Tanıtım Formu, Durumluk-Sürekli Anksiyete Ölçeği (STAI FORM TX) ve Pitssburg Uyku Kalitesi İndeksi (PUKİ) ile toplandı. Basit rastgele örnekleme yöntemi ile deney (n=20) ve kontrol (n=22) grupları belirlendi. Deney grubuna 4 aşamadan oluşan Progresif Gevşeme Egzersiz Programı öğretimi yapıldı. Davranış değişikliği oluşturmak ve desteklemek amacı ile hastalara kısa mesaj gönderildi. Ölçekler 6. ve 8. haftada tekrar uygulandı. Verilerin analizinde Ki-Kare testi, student t testi ve ANOVA testi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Deney ve kontrol grubu yaş, eğitim düzeyi, cinsiyet ve durumluk ve sürekli anksiyete düzeyi ve PUKİ puan ortalamaları açısından benzer özelliklere sahipti (p>0.05). Deney ve kontrol grubunun uygulama sonrası ve 6. hafta durumluk-sürekli anksiyete puanları ile PUKİ puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmazken, 8. haftada grup içi ve gruplar arası puan ortalamaları açısından durumluk-sürekli anksiyete puanları ve PUKİ puan ortalamaları arasında anlamlı bir farkın olduğu belirlendi (p<0.05). Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda hemodiyaliz hastalarına uygulanan progresif gevşeme egzersizinin anksiyete düzeyi ve uyku kalitesini olumlu yönde etkilediği belirlendi. Progresif Gevşeme egzersizleri düzenli olarak kullanıldığında iki aydan sonra hemodiyaliz hastalarının anksiyete düzeylerini düşürmekte ve uyku kalitelerini yükseltmektedir.

Effect of progressive relaxation exercises on primary dysmenorrhea in Turkish students: A randomized prospective controlled trial

BackgroundA randomized prospective controlled study was conducted concerning the effects of progressive relaxation exercises on the reduction of pain in primary dysmenorrhea. Materials and methodsThe research control group (CG) consisted of 60 students while the experimental group (EG) consisted of 64 students. The progressive relaxation exercises were self-administered via compact disc (CD) by participants for two menstrual cycles. A descriptive information form, a visual analog scale (VAS) and a dysmenorrhea monitoring form (DMF) were used for data collection. ResultsThe difference between the average first and final post-exercise measurements of the VAS scores of students in the experimental group was statistically significant (p < 0.001), whereas the difference in the control group was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). ConclusionProgressive relaxation exercises are an effective method for reducing dysmenorrhea when they are performed on a regular basis.

The Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises following Lumbar Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background and Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on anxiety, pain, and sleep quality among patients who underwent surgery for lumbar disc hernia. Materials and Methods: This randomized, non-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted with 97 patients who had a lumbar microdiscectomy. On the first, second, and third day of the postoperative period, routine nursing care was performed on the control group, while additional progressive relation exercises were performed on the experimental group. Results: When the experimental and control groups were compared regarding SAI, VAS-P, and VAS-S scores before the surgery, no differences were found (p > 0.05); however, there were significant differences in the scores obtained on the mornings of the second and third days after the surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Progressive relation exercises used as a supportive nursing intervention were found to reduce pain and anxiety and increase sleep quality.

KOAH tanısı almış hastalara uygulanan progresif gevşeme egzersizlerinin yorgunluk ve yaşam kalitesine etkisi

Amaç: Bu araştırma, KOAH tanısı ile yatmakta olan hastalara uygulanan progresif gevşeme egzersizlerinin taburculuk sonrası yorgunluk ve yaşam kalitesine etkisini belirlemek için planlandı.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırma, bir üniversite hastanesinde KOAH tanısı ile yatan 30 uygulama, 30 kontrol grubunda olmak üzere toplam 60 hasta ile yapılan yarı deneysel bir araştırmadır. Örneklem kriterlerine uyan hastalara hastaneye yattıklarında eğitim verilmeden önce ‘‘Hasta Tanıtım Formu’’, ‘‘KOAH ve Astım Yorgunluk Ölçeği’’ ve ‘’SF-36 Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği’’ dolduruldu. Uygulama grubuna taburcu olmadan bir gün önce progresif gevşeme egzersizleri CD’si eşliğinde eğitim verildi. Taburcu olduktan bir ay sonra aynı formlar tekrar uygulandı. Bulgular: Uygulama grubundaki hastaların eğitim öncesi ve eğitim sonrası sırasıyla KOAH ve Astım yorgunluk ölçeği puan ortalamaları 77,8610,16 ve 43,099,98; kontrol grubundaki hastaların ise 75,0713,23 ve 78,2514,20 idi. Uygulama grubundaki hastaların eğitim öncesi ve eğitim sonrası toplam Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği puan ortalaması sırasıyla 26,989,82 ve 78,2211,47; kontrol grubundaki hastaların ise 32,6312,78 ve 31,7313,22 idi. Uygulama grubunda ön test son test KOAH ve Astım Yorgunluk Ölçeği ile Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği puan ortalamaları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farklılık saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Progresif kas gevşeme egzersizlerinin yorgunluk ve yaşam kalitesi üzerinde etkili olduğu saptandı. KOAH tanısı alan hastalarda progresif gevşeme egzersizlerinin kullanımı önerilebilir.

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Caregiver Burden, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer: Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Caregiver Burden, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer: Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients.

Patients receiving hemodialysis treatment may experience several symptoms at the same time, such as fatigue and pain. Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE) have been reported to have positive effect on the control of these symptoms. In this study, a randomized, controlled, and experimental study was conducted to examine the effect of PRE on pain, fatigue, and quality of life in hemodialysis patients; the study was carried out with 48 intervention and 48 control patients receiving treatment in the hemodialysis units of 2 hospitals. Data were collected by a questionnaire prepared by the researcher, which included questions about sociodemographic variables and the disease; Piper Fatigue Scale; Visual Analog Scale that measures pain severity; and SF-36 Quality of Life Scale. The results of study revealed that mean total fatigue score and mean pain score decreased in the intervention group after the application of PRE; whereas no change was observed in the control group (P < .05). It was also found that quality of life physical component mean score and mental component mean score increased in the intervention group after the application of PRE (P < .05).

Hemodiyaliz Hastalarında Progresif Gevşeme Egzersizinin Konfor Düzeyine Etkisi

Amaç: Hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan hastalara uygulanan progresif gevşeme egzersizinin konfor düzeyine etkisini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırma, ön test-son test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel olarak, 15 Nisan- 30 Mayıs 2019 tarihleri arasında bir diyaliz merkezinde, kontrol grubu 20 ve girişim grubu 20 hasta ile yapılmıştır. Araştırma verileri, “Hasta Tanıtım Formu” ve “Hemodiyaliz Konfor Ölçeği (HDKÖ)” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Frekans dağılımı, ortalama, standart sapma ile veriler sunulmuş istatistiksel analizlerde, bağımsız gruplarda t testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada anlamlılık düzeyi p<0.05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan girişim grubu hastaların %50’si kadın, %60‘ı 40-59 yaş aralığında; kontrol grubundaki hastaların %50’si kadın, %40‘ı 40-59 yaş aralığındadır. Girişim grubundaki hastaların HDKÖ ortalama puanlarının ön testte 25,4±4,84, son testte 27,6±3,96 olduğu saptanmıştır. Kontrol grubundaki hastaların HDKÖ ortalama puanlarının ön testte 25,4±2,58; son testte 24,25±2,67 olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Progresif gevşeme egzersizlerinin hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan hastaların konfor düzeyini arttırdığı saptanmıştır.

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Adaptation to Old Age and Quality of Life.

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Adaptation to Old Age and Quality of Life.

The effect of relaxation exercises on symptom severity in patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy: An open label non-randomized controlled clinical trial

IntroductionProgressive relaxation exercises are commonly used non-pharmacological methods to cope with chemotherapy side effects. This study was conducted to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on chemotherapy symptoms in patients with breast cancer who were undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. MethodsThis non-randomized controlled, open-label, parallel group experimental design was conducted on patients with breast cancer (n = 49) who were divided into two groups: intervention (n = 25) and control (n = 24). The intervention group received instruction in relaxation exercises from the researcher in the clinic. They practiced in the hospital with the researcher in the clinic, and individually applied the exercises at home. The patients in the control group received only standard medical care. Symptoms were assessed 8 different times during the course of 4 treatments: before each chemotherapy treatment and on the 11th day after each treatment. ResultsThe severity of pain, fatigue, nausea, sadness, anxiety, sleeplessness, lack of appetite, feeling bad, shortness of breath, change in skin and nails and mouth ulcers were significantly less in the intervention group than in the control group. The severity of these symptoms significantly increased in the control group (p < 0.05). ConclusionRelaxation exercises had a positive effect on decreasing the symptoms resulting from adjuvant chemotherapy. Thus, the use of relaxation exercises may be recommended for reducing the severity of chemotherapy symptoms in patients with breast cancer receiving adjuvant chemotherapy.

The effect of sleep hygiene education and relaxation exercises on insomnia among postmenopausal women: A randomized clinical trial.

This study used a randomized controlled trial model to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises and sleep hygiene training given to postmenopausal women with insomnia. A total of 161 postmenopausal women with insomnia were recruited and randomly assigned to experimental (n=81) and control (n=80) groups. The experimental group received sleep hygiene and progressive relaxation exercise training, but the control group only received routine health care. The relaxation exercise training was repeated once a week for 8weeks. The study determined the effect of the intervention on insomnia symptoms. The data were collected between 15 June and 15 September 2015 and evaluated using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, chi-squared test, and Cronbach alpha analysis. The mean (SD) score of the experimental group on the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale was 14.03 (3.4) pretest and 7.09 (3.4) posttest. The difference between the pretest and posttest scores was statistically significant (P<.001), as was the difference between the rates of insomnia symptoms between the groups posttest (P<.001). The findings of study suggest that nurses teaching progressive relaxation exercises and sleep hygiene would benefit postmenopausal women who suffer from insomnia.

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Individuals With COPD.

This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on dyspnea, fatigue, and sleep quality in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A Descriptive Questionnaire and the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Fatigue Scale, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma Sleep Scale and Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale were used for data collection. The decrease in the mean dyspnea, fatigue, and sleep scores in the intervention group was statistically significantly more pronounced than the patients in the control group (P < .05). Progressive relaxation exercises can be implemented to decrease the dyspnea, fatigue, and sleep problems seen in patients with moderate and advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by nurses working in the clinic.