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

Ibrahim, Rasha El Sayed; Ahmed, Eman Hafez; Ali, Shimaa Mohammed Hassan; Elagamy, Mona Abd Elhaleem Ebraheem

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2021.150264

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“…It may be another cause for commitment to techniques and decreased blood glucose levels at the end of the study due to easiness, safety, and cost-effective of techniques in decreasing and stabilizing blood glucose level, which made mothers more motivated to complete all sessions for their children. Elagamy et al (2020) and Magor et al (2014) supported the current study and cited that PMR technique is the easiest technique to be learned and administered to children, inexpensive, available at any time, self-induced by children, and had no side effects.…”

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Effect of Swedish massage Versus Progressive muscle relaxation on Blood Glucose Level of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Hamed,

Mansy,

Elarousy

et al. 2023

Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Swedish massage (SM) and Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) are special techniques that recently used in many chronic disorders as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Both techniques have a crucial role in reducing stress that can lower blood glucose level in children with T1DM. Objective: Investigate the effect of Swedish massage versus progressive muscle relaxation on blood glucose level of children with T1DM. Setting: This study was conducted at the Outpatient diabetic clinic in the Specialized University Hospital at Smouha in Alexandria. Design: A quasi experimental research design was used. Subjects: A convenient sample of 50 diabetic children who were randomly allocated to two equal study groups (study I (SM) and study II (PMR)). Tools: Two tools were used; Socio-demographic and Medical History of Diabetic Children Interview Schedule and Blood glucose level Assessment Tool Results: Swedish massage and progressive muscle relaxation were associated with significant decreases in fasting blood glucose level, random blood glucose level and consequently HbA1C after intervention (P<0.001 for all blood glucose levels).The SM group demonstrated more decrease in fasting blood glucose level, random blood glucose level and consequently HbA1C than PMR group. Where means of HbA1C for SM and PMR were 7.88 ± 0.92 and 9.08 ± 1.08 respectively after intervention and there was a statistical significant difference (P = 0.007). Conclusion: Both techniques are effective to decrease blood glucose levels in diabetic children. While Swedish massage was more effective than PMR. Recommendations: Swedish massage and PMR techniques need to be incorporated in the care of diabetic children.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 74%

Effect of Swedish massage Versus Progressive muscle relaxation on Blood Glucose Level of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Hamed,

Mansy,

Elarousy

et al. 2023

Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal

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

Kiyak

Kocoglu‐Tanyer

2021

Research in Nursing & Health

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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.

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Effect of meditation, muscle relaxation exercises, dietary and lifestyle modification on depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem among women undergoing infertility treatment: A randomized controlled trial: Pilot protocol

Aulakh,

Uppal,

Pahwa

2024

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Infertility is not only a reproductive health problem; it’s also emotionally painful. Currently, treatments for infertility are receiving more attention, but emotional support is equally important. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of meditation, exercises, dietary, and life-style modifications on depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem among infertile women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This randomized controlled trial was carried out on randomly assigned 60 infertile women (30 experimental and 30 control groups) with the above-mentioned distress at the Infertility Clinic of a tertiary-level hospital in India during the period from 01.07.2020 to 30.6.2021. Infertile women were enrolled using a systematic random sampling technique. The pretest was done with the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Interventions were operated on an experimental group for five subsequent visits for 60 minutes and the control group received routine care. A post-test was done on sixth visit. RESULTS: The pretest mean score of infertile women was 16.13 ± 4.95 for depression, 18.93 ± 4.26 for anxiety, 29.27 ± 4.59 for stress and 10.47 ± 3.49 for self-esteem, respectively. The post-test mean score was 9.07 ± 3.14 for depression, 10.73 ± 3.17 for anxiety, 18.4 ± 3.77 for stress, and 17.5 ± 1.96 for self-esteem. The study results showed the post-test mean score was significantly different in the experimental and control groups at P < 0.001. CONCLUSION: These complementary therapies could potentially lessen the emotional distress experienced by infertile women and boost pregnancy rates. So, infertility management should be comprehensive instead of only using medical treatment to get a better outcome.

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

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Effect of Swedish massage Versus Progressive muscle relaxation on Blood Glucose Level of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Effect of Swedish massage Versus Progressive muscle relaxation on Blood Glucose Level of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

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

Effect of meditation, muscle relaxation exercises, dietary and lifestyle modification on depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem among women undergoing infertility treatment: A randomized controlled trial: Pilot protocol

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