Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents at Deaddiction Centre, GRH, Madurai

Rajarajendran, P S (2016) Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents at Deaddiction Centre, GRH, Madurai. Masters thesis, College of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai.

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Abstract

Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents at deaddiction centre GRH, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents, To evaluate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation technique on anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents, To associate the level of anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents at deaddiction centre GRH, Madurai and their selected socio demographic variables. Hypotheses: There is a significant difference between pretest and posttest level of anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents. There is a significant association between the level of anxiety and their selected socio demographic variables. Conceptual framework : Modified Roy’s adaptation model was used for this study. Methodology: A Pre- experimental one group pretest posttest design was used. 40 spouses of alcoholic dependents were selected by consecutive sampling method. Pretest was conducted by using Hamilton anxiety scale on day1 , progressive muscle relaxation was given for 30 minutes twice a day for 5 consecutive days . Post test was assessed on 6 th day by using same scale. Results: Progressive muscle relaxation reduced the anxiety level among spouse of alcoholic dependents at deaddiction centre. There was a significant association between posttest level of anxiety and age, educational status, and duration of alcohol consumption. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation is cost effective, non-invasive, non – pharmacological complementary therapy to reduce anxiety among spouse of alcoholic dependents.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Progressive Muscle Relaxation ; Anxiety ; Spouse of Alcoholic Dependents.
Subjects: NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing
Depositing User: Ramakrishnan J
Date Deposited: 06 Jul 2017 10:37
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2018 03:18
URI: http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1174

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