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Research: BALK and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 185
Abstract
BALK and COLLEAGUES, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital, PA, USA assessed whether relaxation training leads to decreased stress levels based on questionnaire and thermal biofeedback
Background
Employee stress leads to attrition, burnout, and increased medical costs. We aimed to assess if relaxation training leads to decreased stress levels based on questionnaire and thermal biofeedback.
Methodology
Thirty-minute relaxation training sessions were conducted for hospital employees and for cancer patients.
Results
Perceived Stress levels and skin temperature were analyzed before and after relaxation training.
Conclusion
References
Balk JL, Chung SC, Beigi R and Brooks M. Brief relaxation training program for hospital employees. Hospital Topics. 87(4):8-13, 2009.
