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Relaxation Exercise Interventions for Individuals Who Have Undergone Urinary Tract Stone Surgery
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Summary
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.
Official title: After Urinary Tract Stone Surgery A Comparison of Benson and Jacobson Relaxation Exercises in the Management of Postoperative Pain, Anxiety, and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2027-01-01
Completion Date
2027-10-31
Last Updated
2026-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Benson Relaxation Exercise Group
Individuals who have previously agreed to participate in the study and whose general condition is stable following urinary tract stone surgery will undergo the Benson relaxation exercise for 15 minutes twice daily on postoperative days 0 and 1. Patients will be briefed prior to the session, undergo a pre-test, and be supervised during the session. On the day of the session, all data will be recorded on the patient follow-up form. The exercise is based on assuming a comfortable position, relaxing the muscles, focusing on the breath, and mentally repeating a chosen word or phrase with each exhalation.
Jacobson Relaxation Exercise Group
Individuals who have previously agreed to participate in the study and whose general condition is stable following urinary tract stone surgery will undergo the Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation exercise twice daily for 15 minutes each on postoperative days 0 and 1. Patients will be briefed prior to the session, undergo a pre-test, and be supervised during the session. On the day of the session, all data will be recorded on the patient follow-up form. This exercise is performed by tensing (contracting) each of the body's 16 major muscle groups in turn for 5-10 seconds and then suddenly releasing them completely (relaxing).
Locations (1)
Ondokuz Mayıs University Health Application and Research Center
Samsun, Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)