Relaxation Imagery Research Articles

Aplikasi Terapi Guided Imagery Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Akut Pada Ny. S Dengan Ca Mammae: Studi Kasus

Background: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women after cervical cancer. One of the most feared symptoms by cancer patients is pain. Cancer patients have used guided imagery relaxation techniques for several years, and it has been proven that they can help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, anxiety, and depression.Objective: To analyze the application of guided imagery therapy to reduce acute pain in Mrs.S with Ca Mammae in the Upper Melati Room, RSD dr. Soebandi.Case report: Mrs. S, 46 years old, is being treated in the Melati Room at RSD dr. Soebandi Jember with a medical diagnosis of Ca Mammae. When he came to RSD dr. Soebandi Jember patient complained of pain with a scale of 5 with a dull ache in the left breast. Patients were given the main intervention of Guided Imagery therapy for 3 days of treatment to reduce pain.Outcome: The patient said that on the first day of the intervention, the pain felt intermittent and it was difficult to sleep. Then after being given guided imagery therapy, the pain felt reduced.Conclusion: Guided imagery therapy can be applied to breast cancer patients where it can help reduce pain due to breast cancer felt by patients so that it will help in patient health care

The Effect of Online-Delivered Guided Imagery Relaxation on Stress and Well-Being of Primary School Children.

In the context of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, effectively coping with daily stressors is crucial for children who experience restrictions on physical movement and social activities. We examined the effects of the online-delivered guided imagery relaxation (GIR) technique on the stress and well-being of primary school children. Thirty-four (N = 34) 11-year-old students were randomly assigned to either intervention (n = 17) or waitlist-control (n = 17) groups. The participants from the intervention group were required to attend a 4-week online GIR session and practice the techniques daily for 5 min-10 min. The Stress in Children (SiC) questionnaire, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-Parent Reported (SDQ-PR) and tracking form were administered pre- and post-intervention. Eleven (64.7%) participants attended all sessions and eight (47.0%) completed daily practices. Mixed-model ANOVA indicated no significant difference between participants from intervention and waitlist-control groups across pre- and post-intervention time points, with P-values greater than 0.05 for stress and well-being. Issues regarding online intervention, including managing children's activities from a distance, Internet connectivity, and time limitations might have affected their adherence and the research outcome. Nonetheless, the online-delivered GIR technique is a promising intervention modality. However, its implementation should be improvised to be more impactful.

Efficacy of smartphone-based virtual reality relaxation in providing comfort to patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy in oncology outpatient setting in Indonesia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

IntroductionPatients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy experience various physical and psychological problems and discomfort. Virtual reality (VR) can be used in technology-based non-pharmacological therapy that can serve as a potential distractor...

Guided Imagery Relaxation for Acute Pain in Pre-Operative Paralitic Ileus Patient: A Case Study

Patients with paralytic ileus generally have complaints of abdominal pain of uncertain duration. The pain that appears can get worse with anxiety about something being experienced, such as a surgical action plan. Feelings of anxiety can be a stressor and cause nursing problems in the form of anxiety. Guided imagery therapy is known to be a non-pharmacological therapy in dealing with pain and feelings of anxiety in preoperative patients. This study aims to analyze the administration of guided imagery relaxation therapy to the problem of acute preoperative pain in patients with paralytic ileus. The research method used in this study was a descriptive case study. The research was conducted for three days on one patient with preoperative paralytic ileus in the Mawar Room at RSD dr. Soebandi Jember. Guided imagery therapy is carried out twice daily for 20-30 minutes. The results obtained from this study were that after pain management was carried out with guided imagery therapy, the patient's pain level decreased from the NRS 6 scale to the NRS 5 scale, respiratory frequency 20x/minute, SpO2 96%, blood pressure 130/100 mm Hg, pulse rate 101x/minute. Reducing the pain scale results indicate that guided imagery therapy can be applied to treat pain and anxiety in preoperative patients to improve their condition. respiratory frequency 20x/minute, SpO2 96%, blood pressure 130/100 mmHg, pulse rate 101x/minute. Reducing the pain scale results indicate that guided imagery therapy can be applied to treat pain and anxiety in preoperative patients to improve their condition. respiratory frequency 20x/minute, SpO2 96%, blood pressure 130/100 mmHg, pulse rate 101x/minute. Reducing the pain scale results indicate that guided imagery therapy can be applied to treat pain and anxiety in preoperative patients to improve their condition.

Effect of guided imagery relaxation on anxiety in cervical cancer: randomized clinical trial

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o efeito do relaxamento com imagem guiada por realidade virtual na ansiedade em mulheres com câncer cervical submetidas à radioquimioterapia. Métodos: ensaio clínico randomizado, não mascarado, unicêntrico, realizado em um hospital de referência em câncer. Participaram 52 mulheres com alocação randomizada, 24 no grupo controle e 28 no experimental (12 sessões de relaxamento por imagem guiada por realidade virtual, aplicadas 3 vezes por semana). O desfecho foi avaliado pelo Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado e a análise estatística foi realizada com o Generalized Linear Mixed Model. Resultados: no grupo experimental, as mulheres apresentavam traços de ansiedade significativos (p=0,010) antes da intervenção. Entre a 4ª e 12ª semana de seguimento, houve redução no estado de ansiedade, sem significância estatística. Conclusões: a técnica de relaxamento por imagem guiada por realidade virtual forneceu evidências de redução da ansiedade em mulheres com câncer cervical em tratamento com radioquimioterapia e pode contribuir na prática clínica. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaio Clínico: RBR-7ssvytb.

Guided Imagery Relaxation: Therapy to Reduce Anxiety Level Before Competing Pencak Silat Athletes

Background: Pencak Silat athletes have high emotional reactions in competing so that anxiety will arise in these athletes. Guided imagery (GI) is a technique that relies on descriptive language to facilitate auditory visualization of calming images with the aim of achieving a relaxation response. Objective: To determine the effect of guided imagery relaxation therapy on anxiety before competing in pencak silat athletes in Tapak Suci. Methods: Experimental research with a pre-experimental design (one group pretest-posttest). The research instrument used the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRS-A). The sampling technique used total sampling with the number of respondents as members of pencak silat as many as 30 people from the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto silat. Results: The level of anxiety before the match in the moderate category was mostly 46.7% and severe anxiety was 30%, and after being given therapy most of them did not experience anxiety as much as 46.7% and mild anxiety as much as 43.3%. There is an influence of guide imagery on anxiety before competing in pencak silat athletes at the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). Conclusion: The importance of non-pharmacological therapy to reduce anxiety before competition, so that match readiness is more optimal.

Development Of Imagery And Self-Talk Exercises To Improve The Shooting Game Ability Of Nusantara Petanque Club Athletes

This study aimed to develop imagery exercises to improve the shooting game skills of Nusantara Petanque Club athletes. This research and development use the Research and Development method with the modified ADDIE model. (1) needs analysis, (2) product design, and (3) expert validation tests carried out by three validators, namely psychologists, petanque coaching experts, and petanque trainer experts. A needs analysis was conducted through direct interviews with Nusantara Petanque Club trainers. From the needs analysis results, three mental exercise products are packaged in an audio podcast, including imagery relaxation, self-talk, and anxiety. After the product has been made, an expert validation test is carried out by three validators, namely (1) a psychologist, (2) a petanque coaching expert (3) a petanque trainer expert. The validation results for relaxation imagery podcast audio get 85.71%, self-talk audio podcast at 85.71%, and anxiety podcast audio get 85.71%. Then, we tested the product in groups of 5 athletes who were randomly selected based on ability. In the group test, the results for relaxation, self-talk, and anxiety podcasts were 92.13%. Based on the small group test, the audio podcast product is declared feasible and can be used.

The Effect of Guide Imagery Relaxation Techniques on Anxiety Levels of Pre-Op Vitrectomy Patients at Smec Eye Specialist Hospital Medan in 2021

Anxiety is an emotional reaction to the perception of danger, either real or imagined. Anxiety is a common reaction to disease because disease is perceived as a general threat to life, health, and the integrity of the body. Anxiety can result in an increase in blood pressure or blood sugar in surgery patients. This type of research is a quasi experiment with a one group pre-post test design. With the aim of knowing to identify the effect of the guide imagery relaxation technique on the anxiety level of pre-op vitrectomy patients at the SMEC Medan Special Eye Hospital in 2021. The population is all pre-op vitrectomy patients at the Medan SMEC Eye Specialist Hospital in 2021, as many as 15 people. Based on the results of the study showed that the anxiety level of pre-op vitrectomy patients before the guide imagery relaxation technique was performed, the majority of respondents experienced severe anxiety (Score 28-42) as many as 8 people (53.3%), and the minority experienced Panic (Score 43-56) as many as 1 person. (6.7%). Then after the guide imagery relaxation technique was performed, the majority of mild anxiety (score 14-20) were 9 people (60%), minority moderate anxiety (score 21-27) were 6 people (40%). The results of the statistical test showed that the mean value of the pre-test was 3.93 and the post-test was 2.33 so that a difference of 1.6 was obtained, then the standard deviation of the pre-test was 1.280 and the post-test value was 0.488, so the difference was 0.792 with a significant p-value of 0.000.

Non-pharmacologic Approaches in Preoperative Anxiety, a Comprehensive Review.

During the pre-operation period, surgical candidates experience situations that stimulate psychological anxiety leading to stress during and after surgery which is known as preoperative anxiety. This condition can cause psychological and physiological adverse effects on both children and adults. Due to the high prevalence and adverse effects of preoperative anxiety, different treatments have been evaluated including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. As pharmacological treatments may cause adverse effects such as breathing problems, drowsiness, interfering with anesthetic drugs, and prolonged recovery, non-pharmacological interventions are becoming more popular. These methods include cognitive-behavioral therapy, music therapy, pre-op preparation video, aromatherapy, hypnosis, guided imagery relaxation therapy, and massage. In this study, the most popular non-pharmacological approaches to preoperative anxiety are reviewed focusing on more recent evidence provided by clinical studies. The reviewed clinical evidence on the mentioned methods shows the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of preoperative anxiety, so they can be used in patients of different ages and types of disease and surgery.

Finger Hold Guided Imagery Relaxation Techniques Can Reduce Dysmenorrhoea

Background: During menstruation, teenagers often experience pain, which is known as dysmenorrhea. In most cases, dysmenorrhea is very uncomfortable for adolescents in carrying out daily activities. So it is necessary to intervene in the form of relaxation techniques to reduce the scale of pain in the dysmenorrhoea. The relaxation technique taken is the finger grip relaxation technique. This study to determine the effect of finger hold guided imagery relaxation technique intervention to reducing primary dysmenorrheascale in adolescents.
 Methods: The type of this research is Quasy experimental One Group Pretest Posttest research design. The measurement instrument used is finger hold guided imagery relaxation SOP and observation sheet. a total sampling was applied with 33 respondents.
 Result: There is a significant effect of finger hold guided imagery relaxation technique intervention. This is evidenced by the results of the Wilcoxon test with p value < 0.05. Strenghtenend by the results of z count of -5.062 and z table -1.645, z count > z table. 
 Conclusion: Finger hold guided relaxation technique imagery is recommended for teenagers who have dysmenorrhea

Guided Imagery And Progressive Muscle Relaxation In Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy : A Literature Review

ABSTRACT
 Introduction: Cancer is one of the health problems with a rapid increase in incidence and proven to be the second leading cause of death in the world today. Cancer is also a common problem that occurs in the elderly who suffer from the predicted increase in 605 million in 2000 to 2 trillion in 2050 (Shahriari et al., 2017). Therapy that is often done by patients is by doing chemotherapy, but by doing chemotherapy there are many side effects on the patient's physical and psychological. Interventions that can be given in addition to pharmacological drugs are alternative or complementary therapies. Independent intervention that can be done by nurses in patients given Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) therapy and guided images (GI). Method: Search is done electronically using a database, including google scholer and sch from May 2019 to June 2019. The keywords used are "Therapy for Cancer Patients", "Guided Images & Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Cancer Patients" and "Progressive Muscles Relaxation" . Search uses the keywords above with the Google Scholer and Sci-Hub databases. Search results on Google Sholer and Sci-Hub obtained several articles. Results: Independent nursing interventions such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) can be used in all stages of cancer and are known to reduce complications from cancer treatment (Shahriari et al., 2017). GI is a complementary therapy that can be applied under different conditions and at various participations to improve quality of life and decrease the risk of cancer (Shahriari et al., 2017). Discussion: GI and PMR interventions show strong evidence of the benefits of managing cluster considerations in prostate and breast cancer patients. In the intervention group compared with controls. Conclusion: PMR and GI interventions that address cancer patients who support Chemotherapy.

PENGARUH TERAPI RELAKSASI GUIDED IMAGERY TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH PADA LANSIA PENDERITA HIPERTENSI

Background: The elderly are individuals aged 60 years and over who experience physical, mental, psychosocial changes. One of the thysical changes in the cardiovaskular system where the heart valves thicken and become stiff so that the aortic wall decreases. The heartꞌs ability to pump blood decreases resulting in loss of elasticity of blood vessels which can cause blood pressure which is at risk for several degenerative disease including hypertension. Hypertension is a condition in which a person experiences an increase in blood pressure above normal. One of the non-farmakological treatments is guided imagery relaxation theraphy, guided imagery relaxation theraphy is a techique that uses a personꞌs imagination by imagining good or happy things, fun and calming. Research Objectives: The aim in this study was to analyze the effect of guided imagery relaxation theraphy on blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. Research Methods: This study uses a literature review by analyzing articels related to the research. Data were obtained from electronic databases, namely Goggle Scholar, Pubmed, Proques, with the keywords elderly, guided imagery, and hypertension published in 2015-2020. Results: Based on the results of the analysis of 10 research articles reviewed, it was found that area there was a significant effect of guided imagey relaxation theraphy on changes in blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension, because by stimulating the brain through imagination, a response in the nervouse system can arise which makes the body relax. It is felt by the body so that endorphins are released into the blood vessels so that the blood vessels experience vasodilation and the blood supply is fulfilled which can cause a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. Conclussion: Guided imagery relaxation theraphy can reduce blood pressure in elderly patients with hypertension.

The Effect of Imagery Exercise and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Anxiety and Concentration in Soccer Athletes

This study aims to examine the effect of applying imagery and progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the level of anxiety and concentration in Persatu Darek FC athletes. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi experimental design (matching-only design). The research sample consisted of 33 athletes who were divided into 3 groups of athletes (11 athletes in each group), each of which was given a pretest and posttest. The experimental group I was given an imagery exercise program, the experimental group II was given a progressive muscle relaxation exercise program, and the third group was a control (conventional exercise). The test instrument to measure the level of concentration is the grid concentration exercise test, while the anxiety test uses a sport anxiety scale. Data analysis in this study used a different test (t-test) and multivariate analysis of variance. The results of the study showed that there was a significant effect of giving progressive muscle relaxation and imagery exercises to the level of anxiety in soccer players. However, it has no effect on conventional exercise modes. The provision of progressive muscle relaxation and imagery exercises also affects concentration in soccer players, and this does not apply to conventional training modes. In this study, we also found that there was no difference in the effect of the concentration variables and the level of anxiety together. Therefore, it can be concluded that neither of the two methods of mental exercise (imagery and progressive muscle relaxation) has a more effective effect on concentration and anxiety levels. The recommendation from the results of this study is that mental exercise conduction (imagery and progressive muscle relaxation) is very important for soccer players as a non-physical exercise mode that is very useful for reducing anxiety and increasing concentration.

An Exploratory Case Study of Mindfulness Techniques in a High School Band Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of mindfulness practices on high school band students. This action research project took place in spring 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders. Four students enrolled in the high school band participated in five weeks of mindfulness practice interventions over the virtual format alongside their instrumental music director. Mindfulness practices included diaphragmatic breathing, relaxation imagery, cued relaxation, and stretching. Throughout the five weeks, student participants discussed improved focus, improvement of stress management, and increased frequency of mindfulness practice. However, four months after data collection was complete, three of the four student participants continued to practice mindfulness techniques on their own time to assist with nervousness, anxiety, and stress.

Guided imagery and metabolic response to surgical trauma: A preliminary study

BackgroundThe reduction of surgical trauma has contributed significantly to the success of surgeries, reducing rates of postoperative complications, patient recovery time, and hospital costs. The present study aimed to analyze reduction of pain and metabolic response (cortisol and cytokines) in surgical trauma after guided imagery relaxation therapy. MethodsA randomized clinical trial was carried out in a public teaching hospital from February 2016 to October 2017 with patients registered in the hospital's digestive system surgery outpatient clinic. The intervention evaluated was complementary relaxation therapy with guided imagery. Reduction of postoperative pain scores was assessed using the Numerical Visual Scale; reductions in blood cortisol levels and proinflammatory cytokines and increases in anti-inflammatory cytokines were measured using blood collected by venous puncture, before and after the application of the intervention. ResultsTwenty-four patients were analyzed (12 in each group). The mean of reduction of pain intensity scores showed a statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the placebo group (3.08 vs. 0.17; p<0.001). The mean of cortisol level reduction was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the placebo group (1.47 vs. 0.05; p = 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in cytokine level reduction between the two groups. ConclusionComplementary guided imagery relaxation therapy effectively reduced postoperative pain intensity scores and blood cortisol levels in subjects admitted for bariatric surgery by video laparoscopy.

The Effect of Guided Imagery and Health Education on Heart Failure Patient Anxiety During The Covid-19 Pandemic At Hospital X

There are conditions that increase an individual's risk of having a poor prognosis if infected with the COVID-19 virus, including heart disease. This condition can cause anxiety in heart failure patients and reduce the body's resistance. This study aims to identify the effect of guided imagery and health education on the anxiety of heart failure patients during the COVID 19 pandemic. The study used a Quasi Experiment. The number of samples was 62 respondents, given guided imagery relaxation and health education through booklets for 14 days. Statistical tests used Wilcoxon test and Ordinal Logistic Regression. The results showed that the level of anxiety before the intervention 61.3% moderate anxiety level and after the intervention 83.9% were not anxious. There was a significant effect between guided imagery and health education with anxiety levels (0.000). In conclusion, guided imagery relaxation and health education have an effect on decreasing the anxiety level of heart failure patients. This study recommends the need for further research on other therapies as nurse interventions in heart failure nursing care. &#x0D; Key words: Anxiety; COVID-19; health education; heart failure; guided imagery&#x0D;

Targeting autonomic flexibility to enhance cognitive training outcomes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

ImportanceCognitive training with components that can further enhance the transferred and long-term effects and slow the progress of dementia is needed for preventing dementia.ObjectiveThe goal of the study is to test whether improving autonomic nervous system (ANS) flexibility via a resonance frequency breathing (RFB) training will strengthen the effects of a visual speed of processing (VSOP) cognitive training on cognitive and brain function, and slow the progress of dementia in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).DesignStage II double-blinded randomized controlled trial. The study was prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, with registration approved on 21 August 2020 (No. NCT04522791).SettingStudy-related appointments will be conducted on-site at University of Rochester Medical Center locations. Data collection will be conducted from August 2020 to February 2025.ParticipantsOlder adults with MCI (n = 114) will be randomly assigned to an 8-week combined intervention (RFB+VSOP), VSOP with guided imagery relaxation (IR) control, and a IR-only control, with periodical booster training sessions at follow-ups. Mechanistic and distal outcomes include ANS flexibility, measured by heart rate variability, and multiple markers of dementia progress. Data will be collected across a 14-month period.DiscussionThis will be among the first RCTs to examine in older persons with MCI a novel, combined intervention targeting ANS flexibility, an important contributor to overall environmental adaptation, with an ultimate goal for slowing neurodegeneration.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04522791. Registered on 21 August 2020Protocol version: STUDY00004727; IRB protocol version 2, approved on 30 July 2020.

Guided imagery relaxation in quality of life of patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a quasi-experiment.

Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the relaxation technique with guided imagery by means of virtual reality on health-related quality of life in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods:A quasi-experiment conducted in a Bone Marrow Transplantation Service of a public hospital in southern Brazil. From October 2019 to October 2020, forty-two adult participants who underwent transplantation were included, 35 in the intervention group and seven in the control group. A guided imagery intervention, with audio guiding the relaxation associated with nature images in 360º, was performed during the hospitalization period. Data were collected on the first day of hospitalization, on the transplantation day, during the neutropenia stage, and at pre-hospital discharge. The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Bone Marrow Transplantation (FACT-BMT), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Neutropenia (FACT-N) were used to assess health-related quality of life, fatigue and neutropenia. Data were analyzed using the Generalized Linear Mixed Model for the evolution of the health-related quality of life assessments over time, considering the groups and stages. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was adopted for the correlation analyses. Results:Allogeneic transplantation was predominant: 28 (80%) in the intervention group and 5 (71.43%) in the control group. There were improvements in the health-related quality of life scores, although not significant. A significant difference was found among the stages (p<0.050) and a significant positive correlation (p<0.000) among the variables on general quality of life, additional concerns, fatigue and neutropenia in all stages. Conclusion:Patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation suffer changes in their quality of life. Interventions based on integrative practices emerge as an option to minimize them.

Imagery of negative interpersonal experiences influence the neural mechanisms of social interaction

Negative interpersonal experiences are a key contributor to psychiatric disorders. While previous research has shown that negative interpersonal experiences influence social cognition, less is known about the effects on participation in social interactions and the underlying neurobiology. To address this, we developed a new naturalistic version of a gaze-contingent paradigm using real video sequences of gaze behaviour that respond to the participants’ gaze in real-time in order to create a believable and continuous interactive social situation. Additionally, participants listened to two autobiographical audio-scripts that guided them to imagine a recent stressful and a relaxing situation and performed the gaze-based social interaction task before and after the presentation of either the stressful or the relaxing audio-script. Our results demonstrate that the social interaction task robustly recruits brain areas with known involvement in social cognition, namely the medial prefrontal cortex, bilateral temporoparietal junction, superior temporal sulcus as well as the precuneus. Imagery of negative interpersonal experiences compared to relaxing imagery led to a prolonged change in affective state and to increased brain responses during the subsequent social interaction paradigm in the temporoparietal junction, medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, precuneus and inferior frontal gyrus. Taken together this study presents a new naturalistic social interaction paradigm suitable to study the neural mechanisms of social interaction and the results demonstrate that the imagery of negative interpersonal experiences affects social interaction on neural levels.

The effects of neuro-linguistic programming and guided imagery on the pain and comfort after open-heart surgery.

The present study aims to evaluate the effects of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and guided imagery on postoperative pain and comfort after open-heart surgery. In the current, prospective, randomized, single-blind clinical study, the participants received NLP with a new behavior formation technique or the guided imagery relaxation technique using an audio compact disc for a duration of 30 min. The patients in the NLP group had significantly lower posttest pain levels, compared to the patients in the guided imagery and control groups. Moreover, the patients in the guided imagery group had significantly higher posttest comfort levels, compared to the patients in the NLP and control groups. The application of both NLP and guided imagery interventions resulted in reduced postoperative pain and increased postoperative comfort levels after open-heart surgery.