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ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2018

Does Jacobson's relaxation technique reduce consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs in cancer patients? A multicenter pre-post intervention study.

Paula Parás-Bravo, Cristina Alonso-Blanco, María Paz-Zulueta, Domingo Palacios-Ceña, Carmen María Sarabia-Cobo, Manuel Herrero-Montes, Ester Boixadera-Planas, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas

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Article in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Paula Parás-BravoDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Avda.Valdecilla s/n CP, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain. paula.paras@unican.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7745-3006
Cristina Alonso-BlancoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain.
María Paz-ZuluetaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Avda.Valdecilla s/n CP, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
Domingo Palacios-CeñaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain.
Carmen María Sarabia-CoboDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Avda.Valdecilla s/n CP, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
Manuel Herrero-MontesDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Avda.Valdecilla s/n CP, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
Ester Boixadera-PlanasServei d'Estadística Aplicada of the UAB, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
César Fernández-de-Las-PeñasDepartment of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundCancer patients often suffer from emotional distress as a result of the oncological process. The purpose of our study was to determine whether practice of Jacobson's relaxation technique reduced consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs in a sample of cancer patients.

methodsThis was a multicenter pre-post intervention design. Participants were 272 patients aged over 18 years attending 10 Spanish public hospitals with oncological pathologies and anxiety symptoms. The intervention consisted of a protocol of abbreviated progressive muscle relaxation training developed by Bernstein and Borkovec. This was followed up by telephone calls over a 1-month period. The intervention was performed between November 2014 and October 2015. Sociodemographic variables related to the oncological process, mental health variables, and intervention characteristics were measured.

resultsA reduction in the consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs was observed throughout the follow-up period. Improvement was observed throughout the 4-week follow-up for all the parameters assessed: anxiety, relaxation, concentration, and mastery of the relaxation technique.

conclusionsThe practice of abbreviated Jacobson's relaxation technique can help to decrease the consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs. Patients experienced positive changes in all the evaluated parameters, at least during the 1-month follow-up. To confirm these findings, additional long-term studies are needed that include control groups.

trial registrationISRCTN 81335752 , DOI 10.1186/ISRCTN81335752 17. Date of registration: 22/11/2016 (retrospectively registered).

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AnalgesicsCancer PainPsychotropic DrugsRelaxation TherapyAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesAnalgesicsPsychotropic DrugsAnalgesicsCancer patientsComplementary therapiesLearningPsychotropic drugsRelaxation therapy

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