Effects of a Training Program Combining Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Breathing Techniques on Anxiety in Saudi Mental Health Nurses
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Anxiety is more common in psychiatric mental health nurses because they frequently work long hours and endure significant levels of stress. This study sought to know how a progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques training program affected the anxiety levels of Saudi psychiatric mental health nurses. Design: The current study used a quasi-experimental research design. Sample: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a purposive sample of 80 psychiatric nurses was chosen. For the intervention group, forty nurses were chosen at random. Tools: personal data sheets and the Anxiety State and Traits Inventory were used to gather data for the current investigation. The results showed that anxiety levels before and after a relaxation training program differed statistically significantly. Recommendation: Designing and implementing programs must be carried out for prevention and management of stress and anxiety among psychiatric nurses are necessary.
Authors: MESFER MANSOUR MESFER AL MUTLAQ, ZEINAB ABDEL-HALIM OSMAN, ENAYAT ABD-EL WAHAB KHALIL, ASMAA EID ABD ALSAYED HASSAN
Institution: Cairo University
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7083692561
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