Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training on Psychological Distress of Woman's with Multiple Sclerosis

Document Type : Original article

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1 M.A in General Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Sari, Mazandaran, Iran

2 M.A in Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 M.A in Clinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran

4 Assistant Professor in Psychology, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Chronic nature of MS, lack of prognosis and definitive treatment, and engaging the individuals at young age lead to many psychological problems in patients. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation trainingon psychological distress of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Materials and Methods: In the current quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with experimental group and control group, from among all women with multiple sclerosis who were members of the M.S Society of Behshahr city, 30 were selected randomly and according to the inclusion criteria and then divided into two groups of control and experimental. The experimental group received 8 sessions of 30-minute progressive muscle relaxation training. All the patients were assessed in both pre-treatment and post-treatment stages using theHospitalAnxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS).Data were analyzed using covariance test.
Results: The results of data analysis indicated the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation training in decreasing psychologicaldistress of the experimental group compared with the control group (p<0/01).
Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation techniques with relaxation through deep breaths on the autonomic nervous system led to a state of deep relaxation and increase in the individuals's ability to cope with stressors. Therefore, specialization and strengthening of the therapeutic programs for treatment and recovery of patients with M.S, considering the type of stress and anxiety and their resources in them, is essential.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 4
January and February 2019
Pages 71-79

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  • Receive Date: 14 December 2017
  • Revise Date: 02 February 2018
  • Accept Date: 08 May 2018
  • First Publish Date: 22 December 2018

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