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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Postoperative pain and impaired sleep quality are significant challenges for patients after open heart surgery.
  • Effective non-pharmacological interventions are crucial for improving patient outcomes and recovery.
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a widely recognized relaxation technique with potential benefits for pain and sleep.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in managing postoperative pain.
  • To assess the impact of PMR on sleep quality in patients undergoing open heart surgery.
  • To compare outcomes between patients receiving PMR and those receiving standard postoperative care.

Main Methods:

  • A single-center, randomized controlled trial involving 60 open heart surgery patients.
  • Patients were divided into an experimental group (n=30) receiving PMR and a control group (n=30) receiving usual care.
  • Pain levels were assessed using the Short-form of McGill's Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), and sleep quality was measured by the Richard-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ).

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed a significant decrease in pain from 9.36 to 1.50 points by postoperative day 3 (p<0.001).
  • Sleep quality in the experimental group increased significantly, reaching 545.83 points by postoperative day 3.
  • Significant differences in both pain levels and sleep quality were observed between the PMR group and the control group throughout the study period.

Conclusions:

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an effective intervention for reducing postoperative pain in open heart surgery patients.
  • PMR significantly improves sleep quality following open heart surgery.
  • Nurses should consider incorporating PMR into routine postoperative care protocols for pain and sleep management.