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Effects of relaxation training on recovery from myocardial infarction
Hase S, Douglas A
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing 1987 Sep-Nov;5(1):18-27
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

A study was undertaken to investigate the effects of relaxation training on recovery from acute myocardial infarction. Thirty subjects completed the study. They were assigned to either a treatment group (n = 15) who received taped relaxation instructions or a control group (n = 15). Outcome measures were taken at discharge from hospital and four weeks later at home. The treatment group fared better than controls (group) on some measures of recovery, experienced less psychological stress and pain as well as walking greater distances after discharge. Relaxation subjects also maintained an internal health locus of control belief whereas controls shifted towards externality. Reasons for these findings are discussed as well as directions for future research and the implications for nursing care.
Reprinted with permission of the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing.

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