The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Quality of Life of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Asadi, Maryam; Fayazi, Sedigheh; Adarvishi, Sara; Alavinejad, Pejman; Latifi, M; Soleimani, Akbar

doi:10.17795/jjcdc-31068

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“…Regarding the effect of the Benson relaxation technique on quality of life, the results of the study showed that the Benson relaxation technique could improve the quality of life of children with irritable bowel syndrome. In the study of Asadi et al, although the participants were adults who underwent relaxation intervention, the obtained results confirm the findings of this study [1]. Relaxation techniques can seriously improve the quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome [12,18,21].…”

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The effect of Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a quasi-experimental study

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Aim This study aimed to determine the effect of the Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Design This quasi-experimental study was carried out on children with irritable bowel syndrome in Iran. Method Sixty children were randomly divided into control and experimental groups. The Benson relaxation technique was implemented for three weeks for experimental group, while the control group only received the typical medical therapy with no special intervention. The questionnaire of Irritable Bowel Syndrome-quality of life-34 (IBS-QOL-34), and Bowel Symptoms Severity and Frequency Scale (BSS-FS) were used for data gathering before and three weeks after the intervention. Data were analyzed using statistics, appropriate parametric and non-parametric tests. Results According to the results, the experimental group had lower mean scores of qualities of life before the intervention (p < 0.05). The mean score of symptom severity in children with IBS was 13.88 in the experimental group, which changed to 9.83 in the post-test, indicating a significant difference (p < 0.000). The pre-test and post-test mean scores for quality of life in this group were 118.94 and 102.77, respectively, indicating a significant difference (P < 0.001). Conclusion The Benson relaxation technique can be a non-pharmacological solution to reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life of children with IBS. Implication to practice This technique is supposed to contribute as a further intervention in clinical contexts.

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“…Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, diagnosed based on symptoms such as chronic abdominal pain and changes in defecation in the absence of any organic cause [1]. This disease is the most common gastrointestinal disorder and the cause of 12% of referrals to gastroenterologists [2].…”

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The effect of Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a quasi-experimental study

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“…BRE also stimulates electrical activity in the trophotropic region in the anterior hypothalamus, and consequently, reduces the sympathetic nervous system activity, catecholamine release, and the heart's workload, and increases the parasympathetic nervous system activity 21. It has been increasingly preferred among patients with chronic diseases to achieve personal control over their symptoms 21–23. Also, the physical relaxation that transpires throughout the body in response to BRE brings mental relaxation and increases sleep depth along with decreasing fatigue severity and anxiety levels 20,21,24,25.…”

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Classical Massage and Relaxation Exercise on Symptom Status and Quality of Life in Advanced Stage Patients With Heart Failure

Eren

Metin

2022

Holistic Nursing Practice

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This randomized controlled study aimed to investigate the effects of classical massage (CM) and Benson relaxation exercise (BRE) on symptom status and quality of life (QoL) in patients with heart failure (HF). Seventy-two patients with HF were recruited from 4 hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. The study sample was allocated to a CM (n = 24), BRE (n = 26), or control group (n = 22) based on the New York Heart Association classification of HF (stages III and IV) through stratified randomization. The intervention groups received either CM or BRE twice daily for 7 days (total of 14 sessions). The control group received only routine care. The scores of symptom status decreased in the CM and BRE groups at the end of the intervention (first week) as compared with the control group (P < .05). Nevertheless, at the end of the monitoring period, no significant differences were detected between the 3 study groups at baseline (P = .474), week 1 (P = .936), and week 3 (P = .668) in terms of QoL scores. The CM and BRE showed beneficial effects in the management of HF symptoms in advanced stage HF patients who were hospitalized and received intensive treatment.

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“…Cognitive information and external stressors can affect the enteric nervous system, mobility, and secretion through neuron connections (12). Although no psychological symptoms are reported in most IBS patients, some researchers believe that about half of IBS patients are depressed, anxious, and hypochondriac; however, no precise psychiatric diagnosis prevails (13,14). Patients with IBS who seek help for their symptoms suffer from emotional problems such as anxiety, depression, and personality traits of neurotics (15).…”

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“…Numerous studies have dealt with the effectiveness of psychological therapies for improving IBS. Some effective therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, short-term psychodynamic therapy, relaxation, and stress management (13,19,20). Cognitivebehavioral stress management (CBSM) training is a practical psychological approach for improving IBS.…”

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Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management for Depression, Anxiety, Cognitive Emotion Regulation, and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Quasi-experimental Study

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Sabahi

Jahan

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Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms increase with aggravating psychological factors such as anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and stress caused by nerve stimulation. Effective psychotherapy-based interventions are essential for medical conditions and chronic diseases. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) for depression, anxiety, cognitive emotion regulation (CER), and quality of life (QoL) in IBS patients. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population comprised all IBS patients visiting Be'sat Gastroenterology Specialist Clinic of Tehran in 2019. A sample of 50 patients was selected and randomly divided into intervention (CBSM, n = 25) and control (n = 25) groups. The experimental group underwent eight sessions (90-minute sessions per week) of CBSM, and the control group did not receive any intervention. The research instruments included the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the SF-36 Questionnaire (SF-36), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze data. Results: The participants included 50 IBS patients aged 36.39 ± 7.45 years. The mean posttest scores for depression and anxiety were 24.70 ± 2.34 and 23.80 ± 2.88 in the experimental group and 29.73 ± 2.76 and 29.43 ± 2.77 in the control groups, respectively. The mean posttest score of QoL in the experimental group was 105.93 ± 7.85, which was significantly different from the control group score (92.03 ± 8.39). The CBSM was effective in reducing negative mood (depression and anxiety) and CER and improving QoL of IBS patients (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The CBSM is a practical therapeutic approach to increase QoL and reduce negative mood in IBS patients. Therefore, the CBSM can be used as an effective intervention to improve the QoL of IBS patients.

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The Effect of Benson Relaxation on Quality of Life of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

The effect of Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a quasi-experimental study

The effect of Benson relaxation technique on the severity of symptoms and quality of life in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): a quasi-experimental study

Classical Massage and Relaxation Exercise on Symptom Status and Quality of Life in Advanced Stage Patients With Heart Failure

Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management for Depression, Anxiety, Cognitive Emotion Regulation, and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Quasi-experimental Study

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