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Research: TSAI,
Listed in Issue 111
Abstract
TSAI, Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Shih-Pai, Taipei, Taiwan 112, Republic of China, has used audio-visual relaxation training for anxiety, sleep, and relaxation amongst patients with heart disease.
Background
The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effect of an audio-visual relaxation training treatment compared with routine nursing care for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and promoting relaxation in Chinese adults with cardiac disease.
Methodology
In this quasi-experimental, two-group, pretest-posttest study, 100 cardiology patients (41 treatment, 59 control) were either given routine care or routine care supplemented with a relaxation training involving deep breathing, exercise, muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation, for one year.
Results
Relaxation training significantly (p < 0.05) improved anxiety, sleep, and relaxation in the treatment group as compared to the control group.
Conclusion
It appears audio-visual relaxation training might be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for adult cardiac patients. However, considerable further work using stronger research designs is needed to determine the most appropriate instructional methods and the factors that contribute to long-term consistent practice.
References
Tsai SL. Audio-visual relaxation training for anxiety, sleep, and relaxation among Chinese adults with cardiac disease. Research in Nursing & Health 27 (6): 458-468, Dec 2004.
Comment
Heart disease caused 12 million deaths worldwide each year; hence the above research regarding approaches including yoga, nutrition, relaxation and minimizing exposure to environmental hazards such as mercury needs to be translated into medical clinical policy.
