Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Anxiety Levels

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Progressive Relaxation Exercises: It combines the contraction and relaxation of large muscle groups such as the face, arms, legs, neck and back with deep breathing exercises. Before applying progressive relaxation exercises, the environment should be quiet, dimly lit, a comfortable chair or armchair should be sat or lying down, and clothing should be loose and comfortable, and it is recommended to apply it one hour after eating. In the application of progressive relaxation exercises, it is first asked to breathe regularly. After our breathing rhythm is regulated, the hands, arm muscles, shoulder and neck muscles, chest, abdominal and hip muscles, legs, feet and facial muscles are contracted with a 5-7 second breathing exercise and relaxed during exhalation. This is repeated with 4-5 breathing exercises for each muscle and the exercise is ended when the eyelids are opened.

Study summary

The research will be conducted to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on the anxiety level of patients who have had total knee replacement surgery.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Progressive relaxation exercises do not affect the anxiety level in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. — at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
  In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.
• The anxiety level decreases after progressive relaxation exercises in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty. — at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
  In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.
• The anxiety level increases after progressive relaxation exercises in patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty. — at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery
  In order to assess the anxiety level of the patients, the Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered at the 12th, 24th and 48th hours after surgery.

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