Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Anxiety Levels
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
The research will be conducted to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on the anxiety level of patients who have had total knee replacement surgery.
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Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable anxiety
Started Nov 2024
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable anxiety
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 16, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 6, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 30, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 30, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 30, 2025
CompletedNovember 6, 2024
October 1, 2024
6 months
October 16, 2024
November 4, 2024
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Progressive relaxation exercises do not affect the anxiety level in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty.
In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.
at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
The anxiety level decreases after progressive relaxation exercises in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty.
In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.
at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
The anxiety level increases after progressive relaxation exercises in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty.
In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.
at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
Study Arms (2)
Experimental group
EXPERIMENTAL\- The patient will be given progressive relaxation exercises at the 12th, 24th, and 48th hours after the surgery. Before the application, information will be obtained about whether the patient has any complications and patients who develop complications due to the surgery will be excluded from the research group. As a result of the screening of progressive relaxation exercise studies in the literature, no standard duration and frequency information was found regarding the effectiveness of progressive relaxation exercise (Haut et al, 2018). In the literature review, it is seen that the total number of sessions varies as well as different applications such as being applied at the 6th, 12th, 24th hours after surgery or on the 2nd day after surgery (Tanrıverdi, 2021). In addition, studies conducted to reduce anxiety, pain, and stress after surgery may vary according to the length of hospitalization (Sertbaş and Bahar, 2004). Based on this information, it was learned that the approximate h
Control Group
NO INTERVENTION* After the 33 patients admitted to the clinic, the "Patient Introduction Form" and "Beck Anxiety Scale" will be filled out after information and consent. * After the total knee replacement surgery, 50 hours will be waited and then the "Patient Introduction Form" and "Beck Anxiety Scale" will be filled out again. * Progressive relaxation exercises will not be applied to the control group patients, but the pre-test and post-test data will be applied in the same time periods as the experimental group. * Pre-test application 1 day before the surgery (Since the patient may be too tense just before the surgery, 1 day before was preferred. Patients who are taken to surgery on the same day due to an emergency will be excluded from the research group.) * Post-test application 50 hours after the surgery and later (Relaxation exercises will be applied to the experimental group at 12-24 and 48 hours. The 48th hour, when the exercise ends, will not be preferred for the post-test, the patient
Interventions
It combines the contraction and relaxation of large muscle groups such as the face, arms, legs, neck and back with deep breathing exercises. Before applying progressive relaxation exercises, the environment should be quiet, dimly lit, a comfortable chair or armchair should be sat or lying down, and clothing should be loose and comfortable, and it is recommended to apply it one hour after eating. In the application of progressive relaxation exercises, it is first asked to breathe regularly. After our breathing rhythm is regulated, the hands, arm muscles, shoulder and neck muscles, chest, abdominal and hip muscles, legs, feet and facial muscles are contracted with a 5-7 second breathing exercise and relaxed during exhalation. This is repeated with 4-5 breathing exercises for each muscle and the exercise is ended when the eyelids are opened.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Being 18 years old and above
- Speaking and understanding Turkish
- Having total knee replacement surgery
- Staying in the ward for approximately 96 hours after surgery
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Not having a psychiatric diagnosis
You may not qualify if:
- Being under 18 years old
- Having speech and comprehension problems
- Not having total knee replacement surgery
- Early discharge after surgery
- Having complications after surgery
- Not volunteering to participate in the study
- Having a psychiatric diagnosis
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universty
Erzincan, Merkez, 24030, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
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Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Erzincan University
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 16, 2024
First Posted
November 6, 2024
Study Start
November 30, 2024
Primary Completion
May 30, 2025
Study Completion
May 30, 2025
Last Updated
November 6, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-10
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share