Effectiveness Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Research Articles

Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation compared to BL 23 and GV 3 point acupressure therapy in reducing back pain intensity in third trimester pregnant women

Background/Aim: Back pain is one of the most common discomforts experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Interventions that can be done to overcome this are progressive muscle relaxation or acupressure at the BL 23 and GV 3 points. The aim was to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation with BL 23 and GV 3 acupressure to reduce low back pain in third trimester pregnant women. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design method with a two-group pretest and post-test design approach was conducted. The total sample was 88 with inclusion criteria-third trimester pregnant women who experienced back pain. Pain was measured with numerical rating scale (NRS) and analysed using Wilcoxon test. Results: The average reduction in back pain for pregnant women after progressive muscle relaxation was 2.12, while the average reduction in back pain for pregnant women after BL 23 and GV 3 acupressure was 1.50. There is a mean difference between the two (0.62), so it can be concluded that there was a difference in the effectiveness of reducing back pain for pregnant women in the third trimester between the progressive muscle relaxation intervention and the respondents' pain scale after the acupressure therapy intervention at points BL 23 and GV 3. Conclusion: Back pain for pregnant women in the third trimester can be treated with progressive muscle relaxation therapy or acupressure at points BL 23 and GV 3 to reduce back pain. Progressive muscle relaxation therapy was more effective. Progressive muscle relaxation can be done by pregnant women themselves when back pain occurs.

The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Neuromuscular Taping on Ankle Brachial Index Values and Quality of Life in People With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal blood sugar levels due to pancreatic disorders. Quality of life and ankle brachial index values are an area of concern for nurses related to non-pharmacological treatments to prevent complications. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) can improve relaxation and cellular immunity, as well as Neuromuscular Taping (NMT) is a non-pharmacological intervention to prevent lower extremity peripheral blood circulation decline, so both have a potential positive impact on the patient's quality of life. The aim of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of PMR and NMT on ankle brachial index (ABI) and quality of life in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Methods: The study was a quasy-experiment with a pre post test control group design. Consecutive sampling was implemented and resulted a sample of 32 T2DM patients with certain criteria, such as patients who were treated in the internal medicine ward, age 40-70 years, suffering from T2DM for more than5 years, not suffering from diabetic ulcers, and still can do some exercise. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test with correlation test with alpha 0.05. Results: There was a significant effect of the PMR-NMT combination intervention on ABI (p= 0.034) and quality of life (p= 0.007) in the intervention group. Conversely, the control group showed no difference in ABI (p= 0.142) and quality of life (p= 0.739) before and after the study. Conclusion: PMR and NMT can improve ABI values and Quality of Life in patients with T2DM. This PMR-NMT combination can be an alternative non-pharmacological therapy in patients T2DM to help improve ankle brachial index and quality of life.

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation as Complementary Therapy in Managing Blood Pressure Among Adult with Hypertension

Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. Some complementary health approaches are showing promise to lowering blood pressure, one of which is progressive muscle relaxation (PMR). This study aimed to determine the effectiveness od progressive muscle relaxation as complementary therapy in managing blood pressure among adult with hypertension. This was a quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test with control group approach. Stratified random sampling was done to determine the research area, followed by purposive sampling to recruit the respondents. Sample size was calculated using G-Power analysis. There were 62 respondents for intervention group and 60 respondents for control group. After 12 sessions of PMR in six days, there was a decreased systolic blood pressure to 29.9 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure to 14.7mmHg. PMR significantly decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure among adult with hypertension. PMR as complementary therapy could be combined with pharmacological therapy to help ensure a maximum decrease in blood pressure

Relaksasi Otot Progresif terhadap Tekanan Darah Pasca Histerektomi pada Lansia

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on blood pressure after hysterectomy in the elderly. This research method uses quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test approach with a control group. The results showed a decrease in blood pressure of 29.2 mmHg in systolic blood pressure and 16.2 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure (p-value = 0.000; α = 0.05). In conclusion, progressive muscle relaxation effectively reduces blood pressure in post-hysterectomy elderly patients.
 
 Keywords: Hypertension, Elderly, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Physiological and Psychological Stress Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Clients in the Mandailing Batak Tribe

Diabetes mellitusis a chronic disease that is always increasing in prevalence in the world. The Mandailing Batak tribe is one of the tribes in North Sumatra. DM clients experience various physiological complaints such as hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia and fatigue. In addition, complaints of discomfort are also one of the problems that occur in diabetics. This study aims to identify progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) in overcoming hyperglycemia, fatigue and discomfort in type 2 diabetes mellitus sufferers of the Mandailing Batak tribe.This research was conducted in Padangsidimpuan City from April to July 2020. Quasi-experimental is the design used in this study with a one group pretest-posttest only design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 20 people. The instruments used were glucotes, piper fatigue scale, verbal comfort rating scale. PMR can be used as a complementary therapy in reducing hyperglycemia, fatigue and discomfort. The average blood glucose level before the intervention was 293 mg/dl and after 207.65 mg/dl. The average score of fatigue before getting 4.45 and after 2.60. Average discomfort score from 4 to 6. PMR can reduce physiological and psychological stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus sufferers in the Mandailing Batak tribe.
 Keywords: Psychological stress; progressive muscle; diabetes mellitus

The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Reducing Joint Pain in the Elderly at Jember Nursing Home

Increasing age and the aging process can cause various problems, especially physical dissatisfaction, which results in impaired musculoskeletal function, namely joint pain which makes the elderly experience problems in carrying out daily activities. Pain management with non-pharmacological nursing actions that can be used to relieve joint pain in the elderly, namely progressive muscle relaxation therapy (ROP). This study aims to determine the impact of progressive muscle relaxation (ROP) on joint pain in the elderly at Wisma Melati UPT PSTW Jember. This research was conducted quantitatively with the type of quasi-experimental research using a research design approach (one group pre-test and post-test design). Samples were taken by purposive sampling. The sample population used in this study was elderly at Wisma Melati UPT PSTW Jember, with nine elderly people selected. The results showed that the respondents who took part were on average 77.11 years old (SD=5.732), the youngest was 70 years old and the oldest was 90 years old. The average value of the pain scale before performing progressive muscle relaxation (ROP) is 3.44 with a minimum value of 2 and a maximum value of 5. The mean value of the pain scale after administration of progressive muscle relaxation (ROP) is 2.67 with a minimum value of 0 (no pain) and the maximum value is 5. Based on the results of the analysis test using the t-test paired sample test the results of the joint pain scale before and after progressive muscle relaxation (ROP) was carried out, namely 0.0023 (p <0.005). There was a change or difference in the decrease in pain scale before and after giving progressive muscle relaxation therapy (ROP) to the elderly.

Intervention of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in COVID-19 Patients : A Systematic Review

COVID-19 is an infectious disease. COVID-19 patients will experience anxiety, thus disturbing the patient's sleep quality. Pharmacological therapy given in the long term poses a risk to the health of the body. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation in COVID-19 patients to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. The studies were identified systematic by searching the database with the keywords “COVID-19 AND Anxiety AND Sleep Quality AND progressive Muscle Relaxation.” The results consist of Web of Science 3 articles, Scopus 3 articles, Science Direct 135 and Pro Quest 501 articles. Eligible articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, COVID-19 patients with anxiety and sleep disturbances as well as with PMR intervention and articles published in English based on the last 3 years study. In assessing the bias and methodological quality of this study using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist tool. From 642 references, after a selection there were 5 references describing in detail progressive muscle relaxation exercises that could be used together with pharmacological during treatment in isolation rooms. Progressive muscle relaxation exercises are performed 2 times a day, in the morning and before going to bed, with a duration of 20-30 minutes. Progressive muscle relaxation significant reduces anxiety and improves sleep quality in COVID-19 patients during isolation treatment.

A Crossover Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Oral Intake of Turmeric Paste on Menopausal Maladies among Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

A Crossover Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Oral Intake of Turmeric Paste on Menopausal Maladies among Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

During the pandemic diabetes itself becomes the most dangerous comorbid because diabetes increases the risk of more severe complications when infected with the Corona virus. With restrictions on activities outside the home during the pandemic, inevitably many people have to do all activities at home, but precisely because of this, many people are neglectful of lifestyle management which ends up running a sententary life. Thus, people with diabetes mellitus do not carry out one of the pillars to stabilize blood sugar levels, namely physical activity. In addition, many diabetics do not know that controlling blood sugar levels can be done non-pharmacologically, one example is relaxation techniques. Most people with Diabetes Mellitus never apply this management because they are considered to have no function. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The design of this study was quasi-experimental with the type of pretest and posttest intervention. The research population was 36 people and the sample was taken using simple random sampling, each with 18 people. The research instrument used an observation sheet and a glucometer to measure blood sugar levels. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon sign rank test with the result <0.05. The results showed that the results of blood sugar levels before and after Progressive OOT relaxation in the treatment group had a P value = .016, P value <0.05, the hypothesis was accepted that progressive muscle relaxation was effective in reducing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 2. Future studies are expected to compare other complementary therapies to stabilize blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

EFFECTIVITY GIVING PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TO DECREASE ANXIETY PREGNANCY WOMEN

Background: Psychological changes are often experienced by pregnant women are anxiety, (28,7%) pregnant women in Indonesia experience anxiety. Several factors that cause anxiety in pregnant women are husband support, family support, age, environment conditions, parity and education. Anxiety can be reduce by relaxation. The effective relaxation for anxiety in pregnant woman is progressive muscle relaxation. This study aims to determain the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation to reduce anxiety in pregnant women. Method: This study uses the Study Systematic Mapping Method selected from the Google Scholar, Pubmed, and Garuda database. There are several points determined in the journal using the year of publication, according to keywords, duplication, Full Text, and Indonesian or english, were selected using PICO so that 14 journals are obtained, which are then analyzed. Result: The highest level of anxiety in pregnant women was found third trimester, teenage pregnant women and primigravida. Anxiety levels can be reduced by giving progressive muscle relaxation. Progressive muscle relaxation intervention is not only effective in reducing anxiety but also prevents occurent of pregnancy complication. Coclusion: The highest level of anxiety occurs in teenage pregnant women with first pregnancy in third trimester. The most effective technique for reduce anxiety in pregnant women is progressive muscle relaxation intervention.

The The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Reducing Anxiety and Sleep Disturbances in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: A Narrative Review

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly and massively from China to the rest of the world. Many of the hospitalized COVID-19 patients suffered from psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety and sleep disturbances, besides physical symptoms. Treatment of the psychiatric symptoms commonly used sedative, hypnotic, and anti-anxiety drugs. However, these drugs have some side effects. As an alternative, non-pharmacological intervention is needed. Some previous studies have shown that progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can improve anxiety levels and sleep quality in other hospitalized patients. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of PMR in hospitalized COVID-19 patients who experienced anxiety and sleep disturbances.
 Methods: We conducted a narrative review by searching for studies through PubMed and Google Scholar database with a publication time span from 2020 to 2021. Keywords used in the search: [“anxiety” or “sleep quality” or “sleep disturbances” or “COVID-19” or “patients”] and [“progressive muscle relaxation”].
 Results: Based on the search result, we found three related articles: two randomized controlled trials and one observational study. The studies examined the effectiveness of PMR to improve anxiety and sleep quality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. In the results of the three studies, PMR was effective in improving anxiety symptoms and sleep quality in COVID-19 patients.
 Conclusion: Considering not least of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who experienced anxiety and sleep disturbances, PMR as a non-pharmacological intervention can be implemented, because it is easy to perform and proven effective in reducing anxiety and sleep disturbances.

Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy on mental health and treatment outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled trial.

A majority of infertile women experience emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression. Nurses need nonpharmacological methods rather than drugs to address women's emotional distress during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises and laughter therapy on the mental health and treatment outcomes of women receiving IVF treatment. This parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a private IVF center. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (IG; n = 71) and control group (CG; n = 70). The IG received progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy for 40 min in each session for 3-4 sessions, whereas the CG received routine care. Data were obtained from the patient information form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, and medical records. The questionnaire was completed at recruitment (T1) and oocyte pick-up day (T2). In the evaluation performed on the day of the oocyte pick-up, depression and trait anxiety scores of the IG were found to be lower than those in the CG, and the effect size was small. Group × time interaction was significant for depression (large effect size) and trait anxiety (small effect size). The estradiol levels, the number of oocytes, transfer status, and pregnancy rates (according to a blood test) were similar between groups. Women receiving IVF treatment who received progressive muscle relaxation and laughter therapy demonstrated psychological changes; however, the treatment did not affect medical outcomes.

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Deep Breathing, and Guided Imagery in Promoting Psychological and Physiological States of Relaxation.

Research suggests that multiple forms of relaxation training (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, visualization, and autogenics) can help individuals reduce stress, enhance relaxation states, and improve overall well-being. We examined three different, commonly used approaches to stress relaxation—progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery—and evaluated them in a head-to-head comparison against each other and a control condition. Sixty healthy undergraduate participants were randomized to one of the four conditions and completed 20 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, or guided imagery training that was delivered by recorded audio instruction. Baseline and follow-up assessment of psychological relaxation states were completed. Physiological relaxation was also assessed continuously using measures of electrodermal activity and heart rate. Results showed that progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and guided imagery all increased the state of relaxation for participants in those groups, compared to participants in the control group. In each case, the increase was statistically significant and although the groups did not differ on relaxation before training, all groups were significantly higher on relaxation after training, as compared to the control group. Progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery showed an immediate linear trend toward physiological relaxation, compared to the control group, and the deep breathing group showed an immediate increase in physiological arousal followed quickly by a return to initial levels. Our results lend support to the body of research showing that stress relaxation training can be effective in improving relaxation states at both the psychological and physiological level. Future research could examine stress relaxation techniques in a similar manner using designs where multiple techniques can be compared in the same samples.

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Minimizing Stress among Women with Infertility

Infertility harms women's relationship with family and friends, it is affected the relationship between the couple's sexual relationship and cause stress. Progressive muscle relaxation is considered one of the common methods used to minimize stress. So the study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on minimizing stress among women with infertility. Subjects and method: A quasi-experimental research design with a pretest-posttest was utilized on a purposive sample of 70 women who randomly was divided into two groups, from a population of 386 women in six-months, from the beginning of September 2019 to the end of February 2020, who attended at the obstetric clinic at Bani-Suif University Hospital, Egypt. Two tools were utilized to collect data in this study: (1) a socio-demographic and fertility history structured interview schedule, (2) Newton's infertility stress questionnaire was used for data collection. After assessing and evaluating stress levels, the Progressive muscle relaxation technique was implemented in the intervention group. Results: t-test indicated that there were significant differences in stress scores between the two groups after the intervention (p compared to the intervention group. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation technique was effective in minimizing the stress score among infertile women as alternative medicine method. Recommendations: Providing health education program to pregnant women progressive muscle relaxation technique that they can help in providing support.

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.

The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Mozart Music Therapy on Premenstrual Syndrome Stress Scores

The incidence of premenstrual syndrome is high. Premenstrual syndrome sufferers feel disturbed with the symptoms. One of these symptoms is stress. Stress can reduced by progressive muscle relaxation and Mozart's music therapy. The purpose of study was to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and Mozart's Music therapy on the stress of premenstrual syndrome.This study used quasy experiment with nonquivalent control group design. The population was 89 midwifery students Health Polytechnic Semarang. The sample was 50 people divided into two groups with purposive sampling technique. The results showed there was an effect of progressive muscle relaxation on premenstrual syndrome stress score (p-value : 0.001 ) with the average score decrease 5.32. It also showed that there was an effect of Mozart's Music therapy on premenstrual syndrome stress scores (p-value : 0.001 ) with the average score decrease 2.8. Different test between two groups was found that there were differences in effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and Mozart's music therapy on premenstrual syndrome stress scores (p-value : 0.008). Progressive muscle relaxation is more significant reducing premenstrual syndrome stress score.The research place suggested to apply progressive muscle relaxation and Mozart music therapy to students who experience stress in premenstrual syndrome

Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Classical Music Therapy To Reduce Stress Of End Students

Prolonged and unresolved stress conditions can affect the hemeostasis of the human body system which will cause physical and psychological disorders. This study aims to determine the differences in the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and classical music therapy to reduce stress in the final year students at the Polytechnic Ministry of Health Bengkulu in 2020. The study used a Quasi Experiment design with a two-group pretest-posttest design conducted at the Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Bengkulu. The sampling technique uses non-probability sampling with the type of purposive sampling with a total sample of final year students as many as 60 people divided into 2 intervention groups. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, bivariate using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank and Mann Whitney test. Wilcoxon Signed Rank test results show that there is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation on stress reduction (p-value = 0,000), there is an effect of classical music therapy on stress reduction (p-value = 0,000). Mann Whitney test results p-value 0.004 <0.05 which means there is a significant difference in effectiveness between progressive muscle relaxation interventions with classical music therapy interventions in reducing stress, where progressive muscle relaxation interventions are more effective. The results of this study are expected to be a source of information and solutions that can help final year students reduce stress levels by using progressive muscle relaxation methods that can be done anywhere and anytime. So it easily controls the stressor that causes stress levels for students.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Spiritual Guided Imagery, Music on Coping and Resilience among Cancer Patients who Undergo Chemotherapy

Cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy cause physical, psychological, social, and spiritual problems for sufferers. Cancer patients who experience emotional distress need to be appropriately managed through good coping mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation, spiritual guided imagery and music for coping and resilience of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study was a quasi-experimental design. A total of 62 respondents (intervention and control groups) were determined using a purposive sampling technique. The independent variable was Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy with Spiritual Guided Imagery and Music. Meanwhile, the dependent variable was coping and resilience. The instrument used The-14 items Resilience Scale and The Cancer Coping Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the General Linear Model Repeated Measures. The results showed that coping mechanisms improved in the first week, while resilience was only developed in the second week after being given the intervention. The results of statistical tests are less than a p-value <0.05. In general, there were significant differences in the effect of coping scores and resilience between the treatment group and the control group after being given therapy. The combination of Progressive Muscle Relaxation therapy with Spiritual Guided Imagery and Music can improve coping and resilience in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The government and health workers are expected to consider these findings that can be used as interventions to enhance coping and resilience.
 
 Keywords: coping, resilience, cancer, chemotherapy

Effectiveness Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing based on Internet method in facing Student anxiety during Covid-19

Effectiveness Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing based on Internet method in facing Student anxiety during Covid-19

Progressive muscle relaxation combined with music on pain and stress

Acute pain is an often unpleasant experience during the postoperative period after abdominal surgery causes diminish in physical functioning, which evokes stress. Hence, the study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation combined with music on the reduction of postoperative pain and stress among patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. The quasi-experimental research design was chosen to conduct the study with 40 samples matched with inclusion criteria. Samples were allocated into the experimental group (n=20) and control group (n=20) by convenience sampling technique. A pre-test was done by using a numerical pain scale and the perceived stress scale for both experimental and control group. The experimental group received progressive muscle relaxation for 10 minutes, followed by theme music for 5 minutes twice a day for three consecutive postoperative days. Control group received the routine care of the hospital. Posttest was done at the end of the third day for both experimental and control group using the same tool. There was a highly statistically significant (p<0.001) reduction in the level of pain and stress after Progressive Muscle Relaxation combined with music at the level of was observed within the experimental group and also found significant (p<0.001) difference between the experimental and control group by unpaired t-test. The study results concluded that progressive muscle relaxation combined with music is useful in the reduction of pain and stress. It is also a simple, cost-effective, and non-pharmacological method that can be used to complement pharmacological management during the postoperative period.