ArticleInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2016
Preference for different relaxation techniques by COPD patients: comparison between six techniques.
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- Nonpharmacological management of psychological distress in people with COPD.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2023Review
- "I Assumed It Would Be Somebody Who Had a Stroke That Was Doing This": Views of Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, and Health Professionals on Tailoring a Relaxation and Mindfulness Intervention.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Effect of Tele-Guided Imagery on Stress among Caregivers of Chronic Neurological Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of neurosciences in rural practice · 2022Article
- Non-pharmacological Management in Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced COPD.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Review
- Harnessing the Spatial Foundation of Mind in Breaking Vicious Cycles in Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression: The Future of Virtual Reality Therapy Applications.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Tailoring Self-Help Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Stroke Survivors: Examining Preferences, Feasibility and Acceptability.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundA review of the effectiveness of relaxation techniques for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients has shown inconsistent results, but studies have varied in terms of technique and outcome measures.
aimTo determine patient preference for different relaxation techniques.
methodsChronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients were presented with six techniques via a DVD and asked to rate the techniques in terms of effectiveness, rank in order of likely use, and comment.
resultsPatients differed in the technique preferred and reason for that preference, but the most commonly preferred technique both for effectiveness and ease of use was "thinking of a nice place" followed by progressive relaxation and counting. Familiarity and ease of activity were commonly given reasons for preference.
conclusionRather than providing patients with a single technique that they might find difficult to implement, these results suggest that it would be better to give a choice. "Thinking of a nice place" is a popular but under-investigated technique.
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