Trial reportJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2024
Evaluating the impact of Benson's relaxation technique on anxiety and delirium among coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients.
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- Impact of psycho-educational interventions on patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2025Trial
- Nurses' role in oral healthcare: a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study in northeastern Iran.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Enhancing patient satisfaction in COVID-19 wards: a randomized controlled trial on the impact of supportive educational programs in Najaf hospitals.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAnxiety and delirium are prevalent complications in cardiac patients undergoing invasive procedures like coronary artery bypass surgery, with untreated symptoms potentially leading to enduring physical and psychological consequences. Benson's relaxation technique, a method of attention focusing, has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating various symptoms, although findings are conflicting. Thus, this study aimed to assess the influence of Benson's relaxation on anxiety and delirium severity in open-heart surgery candidates.
methodsConducted in 2022 at Qaem Hospital in Mashhad, this randomized controlled trial involved 60 patients. The intervention group received Benson's relaxation training pre-surgery and practiced it twice daily for 72 h post-admission. Standard care was provided to controls. Anxiety and delirium were assessed using standardized scales before and after the intervention.
resultsThe demographic characteristics of both groups were comparable with no significant differences. Benson's relaxation significantly reduced delirium scores on the first and second days post-surgery (P < 0.001). However, the difference in delirium scores between the groups was not significant on the third day (P = 0.129). While the intervention led to a significant reduction in anxiety within the intervention group, no significant difference in anxiety reduction was observed between the intervention and control groups (P = 0.579).
conclusionIncorporating Benson's relaxation technique, which showed significant effects in reducing early postoperative delirium, into postoperative care plans for open-heart surgery patients warrants consideration. However, given the lack of a significant effect on anxiety reduction compared to routine care, further research is necessary to evaluate its long-term effectiveness and broader impact on psychological outcomes.
trial registrationThis study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (no. c IRCT20210903052365N1) on 2022-01-28.
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