Impact of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) and Deep Breathing Exercises on Anxiety, Psychological Distress and Quality of Sleep of Hospitalized Older Adults

By : Neeru, C Khakha, S. Satapathy, AB Dey

Page No: 211-223

Abstract
This study attempted to investigate the impact of JPMR and deep breathing exercises in reducing anxiety, psychological distress and improving quality of sleep among hospitalized older adults. Sixty inpatients, 30 each in experimental and control group were recruited adopting a quasi-experimental study design. To check contamination, the experimental group was recruited in the first three and the control group in the last three months. Geriatric Anxiety Inventory, K-10, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index were administered. An audio taped Hindi JPMR and 4 steps breathing were used. Significant improvements were found in the experimental group in reducing anxiety, and psychological distress, and improving quality of sleep. The significant improvement in anxiety, psychological distress and quality of sleep showed the efficacy of JPMR and deep breathing exercises in management of older adults. The feasibility of integrating relaxation exercises as a part comprehensive quality care services for hospitalized older adults was highlighted.

Authors :
Neeru : Msc Nursing student (Psychiatry), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi.
Khakha, C. : Lecturer, CON —All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
Satapathy, S. : Assistant Professor —Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
Dey, AB : Prof. and Head —Department of Geriatric Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi