The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises in University Students

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

86 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-08-16

Study Completion Date

2021-09-30

Brief Summary

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The aim of this randomized controlled study is to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on mental health and quality of life in university students. The research was carried out with the 1st and 2nd year students of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Reşadiye Vocational School Health Care Services Department Elderly Care Program. The data of the study were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory, and Quality of Life Scale. University students in the intervention group were given progressive muscle relaxation exercise at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks.

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Detailed Description

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The aim of this randomized controlled parallel group single-center study is to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on mental health and quality of life in university students. The research was conducted online with Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Reşadiye Vocational School Health Care Services Department Aged Care Program 1st and 2nd grade students. The research was carried out with a total of 86 students, 43 of which were in the intervention group and 43 in the control group. The data of the study were collected using the Introductory Information Form, Brief Symptom Inventory, SF-36, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Follow-up Form. University students in the intervention group were given progressive muscle relaxation exercise at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. No intervention was made in the control group. University students in the control group were asked to continue their daily lives. Ethics committee permission, institutional permission, scale usage permission and written consent of the participants were obtained for the research.

Conditions

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

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Study Groups

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Experimental: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Participants performed muscle relaxation exercises at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. Once a week, the researcher exercised with the participants in online groups to control the research and to check whether the participants were doing the exercise correctly.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

University students did progressive muscle relaxation exercises at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. Once a week, exercise was done with the researcher by online interview via Zoom.

No Intervention: Control Group

The participants continued their daily life.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

University students did progressive muscle relaxation exercises at least 4 times a week for 6 weeks. Once a week, exercise was done with the researcher by online interview via Zoom.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Progressive muscle relaxation exercise implementation, online interview

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Being 18 years or older,
* Having the necessary technology to participate in the study online (Smartphone, computer, etc.)