Relaxation Exercise Interventions for Individuals Who Have Undergone Urinary Tract Stone Surgery

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the Benson relaxation exercise and the Jacobson relaxation exercise-administered to individuals undergoing urinary tract stone surgery-on pain, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature), and anxiety levels. Postoperative pain and anxiety are common issues that can negatively affect vital signs. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as relaxation exercises, may help reduce these adverse effects. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: the Benson relaxation exercise group, the Jacobson relaxation exercise group, or the control group receiving routine postoperative care. Relaxation exercises will be performed two times a day for 15 minutes each, provided the individual's general condition is stable. Outcomes such as pain, anxiety, and vital signs will be measured at baseline (pre-test), on postoperative day 0, and on postoperative day 1 after each session. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of relaxation exercises as supportive nursing interventions in the postoperative care of patients undergoing urinary tract stone surgery.

Inclusion Criteria: * • Adults 18 years of age and older, * Open to communication, * Individuals undergoing urinary tract stone surgery (URS, PCNL, and RIRS) for the first time under elective conditions. Exclusion Criteria: * • Individuals who have previously undergone surgery for urinary tract stones, * Individuals who developed any complications following surgery, such as bleeding or anesthesia-related complications, * Individuals with cognitive or mental health issues, * Participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage, * Individuals with hearing or speech impairments, * Individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis or who are taking psychiatric medication, * Individuals who have undergone ESWL (due to its noninvasive nature) or open stone surgery (due to it being a much more invasive surgical approach compared to RIRS, URS, and PCNL), * Individuals who are unable to adhere to relaxation exercises.