Kasthuri, K M (2011) A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Blood Pressure and Stress among Hypertensive Clients at Vilankurichi, Coimbatore. Masters thesis, K.G. College of Nursing, Coimbatore.
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Abstract
Hypertension means high pressure in the arteries. An elevation of blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart disease, renal disease, eye damage and stroke. Chronic stress has been implicated in the cause of hypertension. Therefore, stress reduction is useful for treating hypertension. Progressive muscle relaxation is a widely used physicalbased approach. It has also been used for reducing blood pressure and stress. The investigator in this study assessed the effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique in reducing blood pressure and stress among hypertensive clients. The samples were selected by convenience sampling technique. The sample size was 40, each experimental and control group had 20 samples. Extensive review of literature, professional experience and expert guidance from the field of community health nursing led the investigator to design methodology. The conceptual frame work was developed for this study based on modified Betty Neumen’s health care system model. The tools used for the study are demographic data, to get general information, sphygmomanometer to measure the level of blood pressure and modified Sheldon Cohen’ s perceived stress scale to assess the level of stress. After obtaining the content validity from the experts, the pilot study was conducted along with the reliability of tools were tested. The findings from the pilot study established the practicability and feasibility hence; the investigator proceeded for the main study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the frequency, mean and standard deviation of blood pressure and stress. Inferential statistics were used to determine the relationship, association and comparison. In inferential statistics ‘Z’ test, paired‘t’ test and chi- square test were used. Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique was given to the experimental group for one month period, whereas in control group there is no administration of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique. The findings revealed that there was a reduction in the level of blood pressure and stress among experimental group clients. The overall experience of conducting this study was satisfying as there was good co- operation from the participants. The participants were satisfied and happy with the intervention they received. The study was a new experience for the investigator. The present study shows that Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique is effective in reducing blood pressure and stress among hypertensive clients. RECOMMENDATIONS: The study recommends the following for further research: ❖ A similar study can be undertaken on a larger sample. ❖ A comparative study can be done between the effectiveness of various non pharmacological measures for hypertension. ❖ A longitudinal study can be undertaken to see the long term effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique on blood pressure and stress among hypertensive clients. ❖ A similar study can be conducted among different population in different settings. ❖ A descriptive study can be conducted on prevalence of hypertension in selected areas.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | Reg.No: 30096432 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Effectiveness, Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique, Blood Pressure, Stress, Hypertensive Clients, Vilankurichi, Coimbatore. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Aug 2020 16:25 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2020 13:15 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/13084 |
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