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ArticleLupus science & medicine2025

Effect of Benson relaxation response technique on the quality of life among patients with systemic lupus erythematous: quasi-experimental study.

Arwa Masadeh, Basema Mohammad Nofal, Rami Masa'deh

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Arwa MasadehAl-Balqa Applied University, As-Salt, Jordan arwabm@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1609-2336
Basema Mohammad NofalFaculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0002-8199-3694
Rami Masa'dehSchool of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0003-2762-7375

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objectivesTo investigate the effect of Benson relaxation response technique (BRRT) on the quality of life (QOL) among patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). METHODOLOGY: A quasi-experimental design was used to conveniently recruit 170 patients with SLE. Participants were divided into two groups, the control and the intervention group for which the BRRT intervention was administered. Utilising an online questionnaire, the QOL was assessed among the two groups, before and 2 months after the intervention, using the Arabic version of the short form 36-item health survey.

resultsAfter 2 months of the intervention, the intervention group exhibited significantly higher levels in both components of QOL; physical (

conclusionThe findings demonstrate a notable positive impact of BRRT on QOL among patients with SLE. Healthcare professionals can potentially improve the overall well-being of patients with SLE and complement traditional treatment by implementing BRRT into their care.

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Lupus Erythematosus, SystemicQuality of LifeRelaxation TherapyAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeLupus Erythematosus, SystemicNursingQuality of LIfe

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PMCPMC11752001

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