Mini, Abraham (2012) Effectiveness of benson’s relaxation therapy on blood pressure among mothers with PIH at selected hospitals, chennai, 2011. Masters thesis, Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai.
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Abstract
High blood pressure during pregnancy can decrease the amount of blood flow to the placenta, which affects the baby’s supply of oxygen and nutrients. This may slow down the baby’s growth and increase the risk of preterm delivery and if left unmanaged, this may result in fetal and maternal mortality. Therefore, antenatal mothers should be periodically investigated to rule out abnormal and sustained elevations in blood pressure, which should be managed appropriately in a timely manner to prevent complications arising from it. Studies have shown that as like pharmacological therapy and other complementary modalities, relaxation techniques go a long way in reducing hypertension and sustaining it at controlled levels chronically. Relaxation provides a decrease in sympathetic nervous system allowing the arteries to widen and increases the available oxygen and blood flow to the body tissues and the peripheries. Thus it has been found through studies that, appropriate prenatal care and proper lifestyle modifications like regular visits to the physician’s office for checkups, diet, exercises, and relaxation techniques can help to prevent complications arising out of pregnancy and have proved to be the better key in reducing the risks from pregnancy. Complementary therapy in nursing is diverse and complex as like other nursing specialties. Keeping this in view, the present study was done to assess the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation therapy on blood pressure control among mothers with PIH in a cost effective way. . Objective To assess the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation therapy on blood pressure among mothers with PIH. METHODOLOGY Research design Quasi - experimental design-non equivalent control group. . Setting The study was conducted in selected hospitals in Chennai. Approximately 35-50 PIH mothers were admitted per month in both the selected hospitals. Participants 60 mothers with PIH between 20 to 38 weeks of gestational age from selected hospitals, Chennai. Intervention Administration of Benson’s relaxation therapy to the mothers with PIH and assessing the blood pressure level by standardized sphygmomanometer before and after therapy. A pamphlet was prepared and given to provide information regarding the steps to be followed in Benson’s relaxation therapy. Measurements and Tool The blood pressure level of mothers with PIH was assessed by sphygmomanometer and categorized them according to WHO/ISH -Blood pressure classification for PIH (2009)93 standard guidelines. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULTS The present study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation therapy on blood pressure among mothers with PIH at selected hospitals, Chennai. The analysis revealed that the mean difference in post-test systolic blood pressure was 30.06 and 15.4 in post-test diastolic blood pressure with the calculated‘t’ value of 13.252 and 14.588 respectively which showed high statistical significance at p<0.001 between Group A and Group B. DISCUSSION The study concluded that there was a significant difference in the blood pressure level among mothers with PIH in the post test after Benson’s relaxation therapy. Thus Benson’s relaxation therapy was an effective tool to control blood pressure among mothers with PIH. Implications The study can be applied to nursing practice, nursing education, nursing administration and nursing research. The midwives have a vital role in providing safe and effective nursing care to prevent the complication of PIH. This can be facilitated by keeping in pace with the changing trends so as to provide adequate information and guidance to mothers with PIH mothers in order to prevent complications and encourage them to do Benson’s relaxation therapy as a part of their daily routine. Encourage the nursing students for effective utilization of research based practice in controlling blood pressure and to gain skills in practicing Benson’s relaxation therapy and implement effectively in the hospital and in home setting. Collaborate with governing bodies in formulating policies and employ specially qualified nurses trained in alternative and complementary therapies and can be included as a part of complementary therapies in nursing curriculum.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Benson’s Relaxation Therapy; Blood Pressure; Mothers; PIH; Chennai |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Oct 2017 06:43 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Oct 2017 06:43 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3851 |
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