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Relaxation training for psychiatric inpatients

H C Rickard1, J B Collier, A D McCoy

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0348.

Psychological Reports
|June 1, 1993
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Progressive relaxation training and imaginal relaxation training significantly improved relaxation in psychiatric inpatients. However, the effects were not cumulative across sessions, and patients responded similarly to both training types.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatric Nursing

Background:

  • Relaxation techniques are increasingly used in psychiatric care.
  • Understanding the efficacy of different relaxation methods is crucial for treatment planning.
  • Previous research has explored various relaxation modalities with mixed results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of progressive relaxation training versus imaginal relaxation training in psychiatric inpatients.
  • To determine if relaxation training effects are cumulative over multiple sessions.
  • To compare the relaxation responses of psychiatric patients with those of college students.

Main Methods:

  • Experiment 1: 51 psychiatric inpatients received either progressive or imaginal relaxation training. Relaxation Inventory scores were used to measure changes.

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  • Experiment 2: Data from Experiment 1 were combined with a prior study for further analysis, comparing patients and college students.

    • Main Results:

    • Both progressive and imaginal relaxation training led to significant improvements in patient relaxation.
    • No significant differences were found between the two training methods.
    • Relaxation effects were observed in each training session but did not accumulate.
    • Psychiatric patients and college students showed similar response patterns, though students achieved greater relaxation within sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • Progressive and imaginal relaxation training are effective interventions for psychiatric inpatients.
    • The non-cumulative nature of effects suggests the need for spaced or varied interventions.
    • Further research into relaxation training for psychiatric populations is warranted.