Effect of Relaxation Training Techniques AndPsychoeducational Program on Depression And Anxiety Among Cancer Patients.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Non-pharmacological treatment for depression or anxiety involves several approaches, including different modalities of psychotherapy, education, and supportive measures. Several behavioral methods such as progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, have been successfully used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders among cancer patients. Therefor this study aimed to evaluate the effect of relaxation training techniques and psychoeducational program on depression and anxiety among cancer patients. Aqusi experimental pretest-posttest controlled design was utilized. Subject was included all cancer patients attending the out patients clinic or in patients departments at South Egypt Cancer Institute at Assiut city during six months period. Patients were assessed through; the demographic data questionnaire, DASS (depression, anxiety, and stress scale). Results: Majority of the participants were females, housewives , living in rural area, married and illiterate or read and write diagnosed with breast cancer and received chemotherapy. There were no significant differences in the mean scores of all items of DASS scale among experimental and control groups before program implementation. There were decrease in mean scores of depression, anxiety and stress at one month and two month after implementation of the relaxation and psychoeducational program. Conclusion: Relaxation technique and psychoeducational program were effective to improve anxiety and depression in cancer patients. Recommendation: Relaxation training and psychoeducational program have to be part of treatment programs of cancer patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Alaa El Din Mohamed Darweesh, Nadia Ebraheemsayied, Zamazm Ahmed Ahmed, Salah Mabroukkhallaf, Sanaamostafakhalifa .
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