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Relaxation training as a holistic nursing intervention.

J DeMarco-Sinatra1

  • 1New England Heart and Longevity Center, Manchester, Connecticut, Research Editor for Heart Sense, Phillips Publishing, Potomac, Maryland, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|July 18, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Relaxation training (RT) is a validated complementary therapy that nurses and patients can use to manage stress and promote healing. This mind-body skill enhances self-efficacy and supports holistic nursing care.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative medicine
  • Behavioral psychology
  • Nursing science

Background:

  • Cultural healing practices have long recognized mind-body connections.
  • Relaxation training (RT) is a scientifically validated complementary intervention.
  • RT is effective across diverse clinical situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of relaxation training in patient care.
  • To emphasize the importance of nurses' knowledge of RT.
  • To support an innovative model of holistic nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research validating relaxation training.
  • Analysis of RT's application in clinical settings.
  • Exploration of RT's impact on stress, healing, and self-efficacy.

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Main Results:

  • Relaxation training is repeatedly validated by nursing, medical, and psychology researchers.
  • RT effectively offsets negative effects of stress, illness, and surgery.
  • RT promotes healing and enhances patient self-efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' knowledge of RT is essential for holistic care.
  • Relaxation training is a key skill for promoting patient well-being.
  • RT supports an innovative and effective model of nursing practice.