Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Stress in Nursing Students

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 60

Sponsor: KTO Karatay University

Summary

This study evaluated the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on perceived stress among nursing students during psychiatric and mental health nursing clinical practice. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used. Sixty fourth-year nursing students were allocated to an intervention group (n=30) or a control group (n=30). The intervention group participated in PMR sessions once a week for five weeks, with each session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes, while the control group received no additional intervention. Perceived stress was assessed before and after the intervention using the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Enrolled in the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing course * Regular attendance in the course * Willing to participate regularly in progressive muscle relaxation exercises if allocated to the intervention group Exclusion Criteria: * Repeating the Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing course * Receiving treatment for a mental health disorder * Having a physical condition or disability that could prevent participation in progressive muscle relaxation exercises

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07781813). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.