The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises Applied to Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients on Stress Coping Styles and Anxiety Levels: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the ability to cope with stress and anxiety level in caregivers of palliative care patients.

Design

The study was conducted as a single-blind study with pretest-posttest randomised control group.

Method

The study was conducted between May 11 and July 22, 2021. The caregivers in the experimental group were asked to perform a total of 28 sessions of progressive muscle relaxation exercise for 30 min a day for 4 weeks. No interventions were made in the control group during the study. Data were collected using the 'Caregiver Information Form,' 'State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)' and 'Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCSS).' Number and percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-S

SUBMITTER: Turan GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829250 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature