Progressive muscle relaxation alleviates anxiety and improves sleep quality among healthcare practitioners in a mobile cabin hospital: a pre-post comparative study in China

Luo, Yuding; Du, Juan; Wang, Junqiu; Liu, Pingchuan; Shi, Zhongli; He, Yu; Che, Guangyao; Huang, Ke; Wang, Jian

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1337318

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“…Secondly, while influences on sleep quality can originate from various aspects, a significant number of studies are centered around cognitive and emotional factors (e.g., Hsu et al, 2009 ; Burke et al, 2015 ; Mueller et al, 2024 ; Schantz et al, 2024 ; Xie et al, 2024 ). Last, applied research aimed at enhancing sleep quality also garners considerable interest among researchers (e.g., Yosiaki et al, 1998 ; Lai and Good, 2005 ; Liu et al, 2024 ; Luo et al, 2024 ).…”

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Associations between capacity of cognitive control and sleep quality: a two-wave longitudinal study

Wang,

Lin,

Liu

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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This longitudinal study explored the impact of the upper limit of cognitive control on the sleep quality of high school students. We collected data in two waves to examine four main variables: capacity of cognitive control (CCC), trait mindfulness, emotional distress and sleep quality. At the first time point (T1), trait mindfulness and emotional distress were measured by rating scales, and the CCC was evaluated by revised backward masking majority function task. Sleep quality was rated 5 months later (T2). The results indicated that: (1) the CCC was negatively correlated with trait mindfulness, and trait mindfulness was negatively correlated with emotional stress; (2) there was no simple mediation of either trait mindfulness or emotional distress in the relationship between CCC and sleep quality; (3) instead, the CCC was associated with poor sleep quality in a sequential mediation through trait mindfulness and then emotional stress. The research highlights the importance of trait mindfulness and emotional distress for addressing sleep problems in adolescents.

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Associations between capacity of cognitive control and sleep quality: a two-wave longitudinal study

Wang,

Lin,

Liu

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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High Body Roundness Index Is Associated With Unhealthy Sleep Patterns: Insights From NHANES (2007–2014)

Liu,

Luo,

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundSubstantial evidence suggests an association between obesity and sleep. However, research investigating sleep patterns in relation to novel anthropometric indices is limited. Therefore, we conducted a cross‐sectional analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2014 to examine the relationship between the body roundness index (BRI) and unhealthy sleep patterns.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the association between the BRI and unhealthy sleep patterns among US adults.MethodsData were sourced from NHANES (2007–2014), including respondents aged 20 years and older. Participants were categorized into two groups based on the healthiness of their sleep patterns. The data were weighted, and multiple potential covariates were included in the analysis to provide national estimates and account for the comprehensive sampling design. A multivariable weighted logistic regression model was used, employing restricted cubic spline (RCS) curves to examine potential associations, and subgroup analyses were conducted to determine the stability of the results. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to compare the diagnostic performance of BRI and body mass index (BMI) in identifying unhealthy sleep patterns.ResultsIn the fully adjusted multivariable logistic regression model, the prevalence odds ratio (POR) for the association between BRI and unhealthy sleep patterns was 1.09, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.07–1.10. The RCS analysis found that the nonlinear association between BRI and unhealthy sleep patterns was not significant. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses indicated a consistently positive association between high BRI and unhealthy sleep patterns across most subgroups. ROC diagnostic tests showed that BRI's effectiveness in diagnosing unhealthy sleep patterns was comparable to that of BMI, and it was not inferior to BMI in assessing certain components of sleep patterns.ConclusionHigh BRI is positively associated with unhealthy sleep patterns significantly, indicating that BRI could be a promising metric for evaluating sleep health.

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Effects of a muscle relaxation exercise programme on test anxiety and sleep quality among fourth‐year nursing students before comprehensive examination in Palestine

Amro,

Malak,

Ayed

2024

Couns and Psychother Res

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IntroductionThere is a lack of research on the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on minimising test anxiety and enhancing sleep quality among nursing students in Arab countries, including Palestine. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a PMR intervention programme on test anxiety and sleep quality in fourth‐year nursing students before the comprehensive examination in Palestine.MethodsA one‐group pre‐/postdesign was conducted on a group of fourth‐year nursing students before the comprehensive examination (N = 60) at Arab American University in Palestine. The PMR programme consisted of five sessions lasting 45 min over the course of 1 week and was implemented from the beginning of January to the end of January 2024.ResultsFindings indicated a significant difference in test anxiety pre‐ and post‐PMR exercise (t[59] = 19.3, p < .01). Also, a significant difference was found in sleep quality before and after the PMR exercise (t[59] = 15.4, p < .01). Additionally, no difference was found in test anxiety and sleep based on age and gender pre‐/post‐PMR intervention programme.ConclusionThis study proposes that PMR effectively reduces test anxiety and improves sleep quality among nursing students. Therefore, the PMR programme should be incorporated as a therapeutic intervention for nursing students and students in general and particularly those suffering from test anxiety and poor sleep quality. Also, mental health counsellors and instructors can use such interventions in their therapeutic management as non‐pharmacological therapy.

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Progressive muscle relaxation alleviates anxiety and improves sleep quality among healthcare practitioners in a mobile cabin hospital: a pre-post comparative study in China

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

Associations between capacity of cognitive control and sleep quality: a two-wave longitudinal study

Associations between capacity of cognitive control and sleep quality: a two-wave longitudinal study

High Body Roundness Index Is Associated With Unhealthy Sleep Patterns: Insights From NHANES (2007–2014)

Effects of a muscle relaxation exercise programme on test anxiety and sleep quality among fourth‐year nursing students before comprehensive examination in Palestine

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