The Effect of Muscle Relaxation on the Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Author : Dr. Vijayalakshmi B
Abstract :
This study aimed to study the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques on the sleep quality of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. A sample of 50 patients was selected for the study from a hospital in Bengaluru. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to measure the sleep quality of the patients. First (PSQI) questionnaire was administered to selected all patients, then the patients were randomly grouped into experimental and control group. Each group consisted of 20 patients. The muscle relaxation training program was conducted for 4 weeks for the intervention group. After the intervention period same questionnaire was administered to both the groups. The data was analyzed by calculating the Wilcoxon test and Mann–Whitney U test that showed significant difference in pre and post intervention condition.
Keywords :
Muscle Relaxation Techniques, Chemotherapy, Cancer.
