Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique Research Articles

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.

Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on the Anxiety and Depression of War-Handicapped

Background: Depression and anxiety as the most common psychiatric problems in survivors of traumatic events pose a significant burden on health systems and families. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the impact of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on the anxiety and depression of war veterans. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test and a control group. The statistical population included all men with war disabilities who visited Sadra Psychiatric Hospital in Tehran. By convenience and purposive sampling, 116 people were selected and randomly assigned to two groups. Therapeutic interventions (group cognitive-behavioral therapy and Jacobsen's progressive muscle relaxation technique) were applied to each group for 12 sessions, 2 sessions per week and 2 sessions each. Beck’s Depression Scale (Beck, 1961) and Spielberger’s Anxiety Scale (Spielberger, 1970) were used to collect the data. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance. Results: The mean scores of anxiety and depression in the post-test phase decreased compared to the pre-test phase (P < 0.05). Therefore, group cognitive-behavioral therapy improved the psychological symptoms of the participants. Conclusions: Cognitive-behavioral therapy improved cognitive flexibility and diminished anxiety-depression symptoms in war veterans; thus, it can be considered a useful treatment strategy to improve the psychological status of war veterans.

PENGARUH TEKNIK RELAKSASI OTOT PROGRESIF TERHADAP PENURUNAN SKALA NYERI MENSTRUASI (DISMENORE) PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI DESA PULAU JAMBU

during menstruation or dysmenorrhea is often complained by teenage girls who have entered puberty as an uncomfortable sensation such as pain in the abdomen, cramps and pain in the waist that can interfere with daily activities. One of the non-pharmacological treatments for dysmenorrhea is progressive muscle relaxation techniques, which are very suitable for reducing dysmenorrhea pain. Purpose: This study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the scale of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) in young women in Pulau Jambu village, the working area of the Kuok Community Health Center in 2020. Methods: This type of research uses a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent pretest-posttest plan. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample size of 30 people. The data collection tool used was an observation sheet using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scale. Data processing used univariate and bivariate analysis with the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with the SPSS 17 program. Results: this study shows that progressive muscle relaxation techniques have an influence on the scale of dysmenorrhea in young women in Pulau Jambu village, the working area of the Kuok Health Center in 2020 with a p value of 0.000. (

Effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on affective and somatic signs in nursing students taking objective structured clinical examination

Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is an instrument for an evaluation test to asses observable skills. However, this situation of the test can lead to anxiety for students expressed in affective and somatic signs. Progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of non-pharmacology therapies and can be used to decrease the affective and somatic signs in the students. Objective: This study aims to determine effects of the progressive muscle relaxation technique on affective and somatic signs in nursing students when taking the OSCE. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental with a pre-test and post- group design. Fifty eight participants were selected by inclusion criteria and divided into two groups (a treatment group and a control group). The progressive muscle relaxation before the OSCE was conducted for 30 minutes. Zung’s self-rating anxiety (ZSAS) was applied to measure the affective signs. A sphygmomanometer, manual heart rate palpation, and thorax inspection were used to measure the somatic signs. The data were analysed by using a Wilcoxon test. Results: The Wilcoxon test showed that the effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on the affective signs indicated p-value of 0.0001 (p<0.005). Then it also affected the somatic signs as occurred in systolic blood pressure with p-value of 0.00, diastolic blood pressure with p-value of 0.004, heart rate with p-value of 0.00, and respiration rate with p-value of 0.00. The affective and somatic signs in the treatment group decreased after the treatment was given. However, they were not found in the control group. Conclusion: There are effects of progressive muscle relaxation technique on affective and somatic signs in nursing students when taking the OSCE. The affective and somatic signs in the treatment group were lower than in the control group.

Effectiveness of Progressive muscle relaxation technique among clients with anxiety undergoing alcohol de-addiction in selected rehabilitation centers-Madurai, Tamilnadu

Effectiveness of Progressive muscle relaxation technique among clients with anxiety undergoing alcohol de-addiction in selected rehabilitation centers-Madurai, Tamilnadu

RELAXATION THERAPY ON THE LEVEL OF ANXIETY OF POST SECTIO CAESAREA : A LITERATURE REVIEW

Childbirth with the sectio caesarean method will have an impact that tends to be more complex than normal delivery, both psychologically and physiologically. Physical impacts such as pain, risk of bleeding and infection can cause psychological impact on post-sectio caesarean mothers. Psychologically, sectio caesarea can cause anxiety phenomena which, if left untreated, can cause stress, post partum blues, post traumatic syndrome disorder. Anxiety can be overcome non pharmacologically, for example, by using relaxation therapy. Relaxation therapy has a variety of techniques in its application, such as autogenic relaxation techniques, deep breath relaxation techniques, and progressive muscle relaxation techniques. The purpose of this literature review is to examine the results of the past 10 years of research related to the effect of relaxation therapy on reducing anxiety in post-sectio caesarean mothers. The method used in the preparation of a literature review is to search for several articles by searching through nursing journals, science direct, google scholar, Pubmed, and EBSCO. The results of 8 previous research articles showed that relaxation therapy was effective in reducing maternal anxiety levels. Although there are various types of relaxation techniques, autogenic relaxation has a medium-high effect size and is recommended in dealing with anxiety compared to other relaxation techniques.

Impact of Pilates Training versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Quality of Life in Menopausal Women- A Comparative Study

Background: Menopausal women shows common symptoms which includes night sweats and hot flushes,heart distress, disturbances in sleep, depression, irritability, anxiousness, weight changes, physical andmental fatigue, joint and muscle pain. This affects the Quality Of Life of the Menopausal women. PilatesTraining has proven beneficial for enhancing Quality Of Life in menopausal women but there is paucityof evidence of effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in Menopausal women on QOL. Theresearch is an initiative study that focuses on the effectiveness of PMRT on the various aspects of QualityOf Life of the menopausal women and comparison of the Pilates training and PMRT in order to enhance theQOL of participants.Aim and Objective: Effect of Pilates training & Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on menopausalwomen’s Quality Of Life and comparison of both the technique.Methods: 42 participants aged more than 45 years will be randomly categorized in two groups: Group A(n= 21) and Group B (n=21). The study duration will be of 6 months. The pre and post Intervention willbe taken from both the group and data will be analyzed with the help of main outcome measure which isMenopause specific Quality Of Life (MENQOL).Result- The expected result would include the details about whether the measures are effective for improvingthe quality of life in menopausal women, as well as the comparison of both the interventions. Data will beanalyzed using paired t-test.Conclusion- It will be published after results are analyzed

A comparative study to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation techniques versus guided imagery therapy on fatigue and quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy in selected hospital at Erode

The burden of cancer is growing globally and is one of the top leading causes of death. Among all age-groups the adults aged 50-74 carry highest burden of cancer. Among men, head and neck and gastro-intestinal cancers are prominent. The treatment of this cancer can cause side effects like fatigue, and it can leads to poor quality of life of the patients. This study was aim to compare the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation techniques versus guided imagery therapy on fatigue and quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy in selected hospital at Erode. Two group pretest post test experimental design was used. The conceptual frame-work was based on modified “Wiedenbach’s Helping Art of Clinical Nursing Theory (1964)”. Non-probability purposive sampling method was used to select the samples. The tool used for this study was Brief Fatigue Inventory Scale for fatigue and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire -C30 (3.0) combined with Head and Neck 35 Scale for quality of life. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The mean post test scores of fatigue in the experimental group-I was 40 (SD ±13.26) and the mean post test scores of fatigue in the experimental group-II was 34 (SD ± 12.1). The independent ‘t’ value for fatigue was 1.93 which was slightly significant at P<0.05 level of significance. The mean post test scores of quality of life in the experimental group-I was 148 (SD±17.43) and the mean post test scores of quality of life in the experimental group-II was 142 (SD ±13.5). The independent ‘t’ test value was 0.420 which was slightly significant at P<0.05 level of significance. There was no significant association between fatigue and quality of life with their selected demographic variables. This study concluded that progressive muscle relaxation techniques and guided imagery was beneficial in reducing fatigue and improving quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemotherapy.

Literature Review: Pengaruh Relaksasi Otot Progresif terhadap Kualitas Tidur pada Pasien Penyakit Ginjal Kronik yang Menjalani Hemodialisis

Pasien PGK merasakan kelelahan setelah melakukan hemodialisis, sehingga pasien mengalami gangguan dalam bekerja dan kegiatan sehari-hari. Pasien dengan penyakit PGK yang sudah mencapai derajat 5 atau tahap akhir akan mengalami gangguan, tidak hanya terbatas pada sistem ginjal, namun tubuh lain juga dapat dipengaruhi yang dapat menyebabkan penurunan status kesehatan dan kualitas tidur. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji dengan literature review pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif terhadap kualitas tidur pasien penyakit ginjal kronik. Literatur Review dengan menggunakan 4 database (Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, dan Pubmed ) untuk mencari jurnal dengan kriteria jurnal yang terbit tahun 2015-2020, fulltext, jurnal yang sesuai dengan topik, terdapat ISSN, volume, dan nomer jurnal, merupakan jurnal intervensi relaksasi otot progresif pada pasien penyakit ginjal kronik. Setelah mengumpulkan data, semua data diseleksi sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi, kemudian diseleksi studi dengan menggunakan flow diagram PRISMA 2009. Berdasarkan 10 artikel yang terpilih didapatkan hasil terapi relaksasi otot progresif dapat meningkatkan kualitas tidur pasien penyakit ginjal kronik. Berdasarkan 10 artikel terpilih sesuai kriteria inklusi yaitu terapi relaksasi otot progresif dapat diterapkan pada pasien penykit ginjal kronik untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur pasien.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION AND DEEP BREATHING TECHNIQUES TOWARD STRESS SCORES OF ADOLESCENTS

Adolescence was characterized by the adolescent identity crisis. Adolescents who experienced difficulty can be able to stress. Adolescents who experience academic stress are caused by exhaustion in learning, so many tasks, and full schedules of activities. Treatment which diminishes was of scholastic pressure thought reformist muscle unwinding and profound breathing unwinding methods. The reason for this exploration was to discover the viability of reformist muscle unwinding and procedures profound breathing unwinding toward stress scores in adolescents in the case of high school students in SMK N 1 Jogonalan, Klaten, Indonesia. During this research a quasi experimental design was used. The respondent for this investigation was the students of class X, each group has 9 participants. A random sampling technique was used for sampling. The instruments used were booklets, leaflets, and DASS. Bivariate factual test utilizing Paired t-test and Independent t-test was used for statistical analysis. The stress score was 19.00 before being given progressive muscle relaxation technique and after given progressive muscle relaxation technique, it was reported 16.33. Further, the stress score was 16.67 before the deep breathing relaxation was given and this was 13.78 after the technique of deep breathing relaxation was given. There was a difference in the viability of reformist muscle unwinding with profound breathing unwinding procedures in a pressure score that appeared p-value &gt; 0.05.

Effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique for pain management in post-cesaerean women

Introduction: Pain is the most distressing response in early post operative period. Patients with post operative pain has a different response according to pain and opiods. Pain sensitivity is more in females than males. Cesaerean section is one of the major surgery that causes pain. Post operative pain can be managed by pharmacological and non- pharmacological. One non-pharmacological approach is relaxation therapy. So it’s important to have adjunct therapy like relaxation to reduce pain in C-section women. Purpose of the Study: Cesaerean section women experiences pain due to operative trauma. One of the relaxation technique is Jacobson’s. Skills in releasing pain of local parts of body can have direct effect on entire body. Jacobson’s technique has a hypothalamic response which decrease sympathetic arousal and muscle tone. This mechanism helps to relieve pain and distress. Objectives: 1) To find out post operative relief of pain between experimental and controlled groups on VAS score. 2) To find out mean difference between pain scores of controlled and experimental groups. Methodology: This study was conducted on 34 subjects. It was randomised controlled study. Intervention was for 5 days. Dose of analgesics were collected from medical records. Controlled group was given pre operative instructions. Experimental group performed Jacobson’s technique. Before and after intervention, pain was assessed with VAS score. Conclusion: Pain is more reduced in experimental than controlled group. There is significant difference in mean values between pain scores of controlled and experimental group on VAS score. Keywords: Jacobson’s relaxation, Cesaerean section, Pain management.

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety and blood pressure among hypertension patients in east Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract Hypertension remains a major problem in the health sector and affects both physical and psychological. Hypertension is a chronic disease that may lead to other serious illnesses and anxiety if it is treated improperly. One of the non-pharmacological treatment for lowering blood pressure and anxiety is by relaxation technique, specifically with progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMR). It is to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety and blood pressure among hypertension patients in A.W. Sjahranie General Hospital, East Kalimantan. This study was conducted using a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used was the simple random sampling technique. This study involved 91 respondents in A.W. Sjahranie General Hospital, East Kalimantan. They were divided into two groups. The respondents of 71 people were in the intervention group health education and PMR, they exercised 2 times a week for 8 weeks and 20 respondents in the control group were given health education. The research instruments used were questionnaires and blood pressure observation sheets. Measurement of blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and anxiety was carried out on the fourth week and eighth week. This study used the Paired t-test and Pearson Correlation Test as the data analysis technique. These findings showed that there was a significant difference before and after the fourth and eighth weeks of intervention on systolic and diastolic blood pressure and anxiety (p = 0.000). The results showed significant differences between the intervention group and the control group in systolic blood pressure (p = 0.001) and diastolic (p = 0.000), anxiety (p = 0.000). Intervention PMR provides the most powerful influence on systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and anxiety (p = 0.000). This study recommends the need for PMR exercises for 8 weeks to control blood pressure and anxiety in patients with primary hypertension, and for the hospital, it was suggested to develop PMR as a part of independent nursing practices.

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Post-Operative Pain and Quality of Recovery among Patients with Abdominal Surgeries

Background: Abdominal surgery is considered one of the most painful surgical procedures as the site's proximity to the diaphragm and extensive cross-innervations in the area increasing the post-operative pain. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a promising intervention for these complains. Aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on post-operative pain and postoperative quality of recovery. Research design: A quasi experimental research design with a pretest-posttest control group was utilized. Setting: at surgical departments at Damanhour National Medical Institute. Subjects: A purposive samples of 80 adult patients who are undergoing abdominal surgery were selected according to eligibility criteria. They were divided into two equal groups 40 in each study group and control group. Tools of data collection: four tools were used for data collection: Demographic and clinical Data Structured Interview Schedule, Visual Analogue Pain Scale, A modified Behavioral Pain Scaleand Post-Operative Quality of Recovery Score. Results: After the intervention, PMR significantly decreased pain severity among study group compared to the control group. The severe pain intensity significantly absent from the entire study group, while it was significantly present among 42.5% of the control group. All of the study subjects had a good post-operative quality of recovery compared to only7. 5% of subjects in the control group. Conclusion: PMR significantly decreased post-operative pain and improve post-operative quality of recovery among patients after abdominal surgeries. Recommendation: PMR should be incorporated in post-operative nursing intervention protocols.

THERAPIES FOR GASTRITIS PAIN

Gastritis is one of the diseases of the digestive system that most people suffer from. In 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded that the incidence of gastritis in indonesia reached 40.8%. Symptoms that commonly occur in people with gastritis are discomfort in the stomach, heartburn, bloating, headaches, nausea and vomiting which can interfere with daily activities. Gastritis can be treated pharmacologically and nonpharmacologically. There are several non-pharmacological therapies that can be used to reduce these symptoms. This article aims to discuss various therapies to treat gastritis pain. The method used is literature study. The results of the discussion concluded that there are several therapies that can be done at home independently for patients and families in dealing with gastritis pain are deep breath relaxation techniques, progressive muscle relaxation techniques, warm compresses, and herbal therapies such as turmeric, red ginger and honey.

THERAPIES FOR GASTRITIS PAIN

Gastritis is one of the diseases of the digestive system that most people suffer from. In 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded that the incidence of gastritis in indonesia reached 40.8%. Symptoms that commonly occur in people with gastritis are discomfort in the stomach, heartburn, bloating, headaches, nausea and vomiting which can interfere with daily activities. Gastritis can be treated pharmacologically and nonpharmacologically. There are several non-pharmacological therapies that can be used to reduce these symptoms. This article aims to discuss various therapies to treat gastritis pain. The method used is literature study. The results of the discussion concluded that there are several therapies that can be done at home independently for patients and families in dealing with gastritis pain are deep breath relaxation techniques, progressive muscle relaxation techniques, warm compresses, and herbal therapies such as turmeric, red ginger and honey.

Effect Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique On Pain In Post Sectio caesarea

The cause of AKI at delivery is the presence of complicating factors during labor. To save mather and baby during childbirth due to labor complicating factors, one of them is by performing section caesarea, the most frequent impact felt by klien post section caesarea is pain. Pain has a very complex impact on the care of post partum mothers, includin Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is impaired. Non pharmacological management to reduce pain can be a progressive muscle relaxation technique. This study aims to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on pain at clients of post sectio caesarea in RSUD Kota Bandung. This study is a pre experimental study with one group pre test post test design approach. The number of sample in this study is 20 persons selected in purposive sampling technique. The applied instrument is Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and work procedure of progressive muscle relaxation. The data is then analyzed by wilcoxon test. The study reveals that more than half of clients post operative sectio caesarea were on pain scale 6 before progressive muscle relaxation and almost half had pain scale 3 and 4 after progressive muscle relaxation. And acquired p value = 0.000, so it was concluded that there was influence of progressive muscle relaxation to pain scale to the clients of sectio caesarea. The results of this study it’s expected that progressive muscle relaxation technique can be used as reference for making SOP in the room and can be used as a non pharmacological intervention in pain management

Pendampingan Program Farkom (Farmakology and Complementary Therapy) Untuk Pasien dan Keluarga Penderita Kanker Payudara

Breast cancer patients need to get palliative care to improve their quality of life. Family existence becomes an important role for breast cancer sufferers to fulfill physical and psychological health. Palliative care can be given to patients in the form of complementary and pharmacological therapy (FARKOM). FARKOM's community service program aims to improve family knowledge and abilities in the care of family members with breast cancer and support for taking medication control. The target of this community service activity is to involve five families with breast cancer members in the Bandarharjo Village. The methods of this activity include lectures on the Farkom program (Pharmacology and complementary therapy), demonstrations of progressive muscle relaxation techniques and how to make beetroot juice, simulations by grouping participants according to family members and practicing, then monitoring and evaluating related to the Farkom program. Based on the pre-test and post-test results after being given treatment, there was an increase in the percentage value, namely a 25% increase in progressive muscle relaxation exercises, herbal juice production increased 30% and monitor filling schedule for taking medication increased 30%. Thus, this mentoring activity can be said to be successful because it can increase the knowledge and ability of participants in participating in community service activities.

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on The Complete Opening Time during Normal Labor

BACKGROUND: The pain feeling and pain are a very frightening condition for the mother while undergoing labor. The fluency in undergoing childbirth is influenced by the mother’s ability to manage labor pain. Good pain management will improve the ability of mothers to undergo labor with good collaboration and speed up the process of complete opening time. The non-pharmacological method used to reduce labor pain intensity is a progressive muscle relaxation technique. Interventions are carried out with movements that combine deep breathing exercises when the muscles are relaxed. This research is a descriptive study using a quasi-experimental approach using two groups, namely, the intervention group and the control group.&#x0D; AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on reducing pain. The number of samples used was 30 people with accidental sampling technique.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS: Research sites in USU Medan Hospitals and maternity clinics. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, which consisted of two parts, namely, demographic data and complete opening time (opening 10 cm). Data analysis was performed using independent sample t-test.&#x0D; RESULTS: Results with significance p &lt; 0.05. The results showed that the intervention with progressive muscle relaxation techniques at the time I could accelerate the complete opening time (opening 10 cm) in the intervention group.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: Intervention using progressive muscle relaxation techniques is expected to be applied as an intervention in the management of labor pain and speed up the opening process.&#x0D;

Management of non-reducing disc derangement in a young patient using progressive muscle relaxation technique

Internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint are conditions in which the articular disc has become displaced from its original position over the condylar head. Pain, stress, functional and social handicap are the common reasons for which the patients seek treatment. Various modalities for management include medication, physiotherapy, occlusal splints, self-management strategies, and interventions based on cognitive behavioral approaches. At present, conservative means are preferred to surgical modalities as they are less-aggressive, economical and have comparable successful outcomes. Progressive Muscle Relaxation adapted from Edmund Jacobson (1938) is easy to learn and has been advocated to manage dental anxiety in the past. This article presents a unique case report where this novel technique has been used to manage a young patient with articular disc derangement with a 6-month follow-up showing successful functional and psycho-social rehabilitation of the young patient.

A study to Assess the Effectiveness of Jacobson’s Progressive Relaxation Technique on Anxiety among Elderly People of Aged 60-70 Years in Selected Old Age Homes at New Delhi

Introduction: The elderly who are residing in the old age homes may have the chances of experiencing anxiety as they are away from their children and succumb to health problems. The purpose of the study was to reduce the anxiety among elderly by making them experience Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety among elderly people aged 60- 70 years. To assess the effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique on anxiety among elderly people aged 60-70 years. To find out the association between anxiety and selected demographic variables among elderly people aged 60-70 years. Materials and Method: A Quantitative research approach was used and the research design adopted for the present study was quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design. The target population for the study was elderly people in selected old age homes in New Delhi. Sample size was 60. The tool taken for the study was Hamilton Anxiety Scale. Purposive sampling technique was used. Result: There was severe anxiety in 90% of the aged before the administration of the relaxation technique which reduced to 30 % after the intervention. This study concluded that Jacobson’s progressive muscles relaxation technique was effective in reducing anxiety among elderly people.