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INDIAN JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE
Volume 27, Issue 2, Pages 336-344Publisher
SCIENTIFIC SCHOLAR LLC
DOI: 10.25259/IJPC_136_21
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Breast cancer; Guided imagery; Integrative therapy; Progressive muscle relaxation; Relaxation techniques
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The combined practice of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and guided imagery (GI) has a positive impact on the psychological well-being of breast cancer patients, particularly in reducing stress and anxiety. While the intervention improves quality of life, it does not show significant improvement in chemotherapy-related adverse effects.
Breast cancer affects the mental well-being of patients who may need psychological support. The combined practice of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and guided imagery (GI) is known to improve psychological health. Its effect has been studied in patients with breast cancer. We need to systematically review and analyse the available data to outline its role in various stages of disease management. We wanted to evaluate the elfect of the combined practice of PMR and GI on stress, anxiety, depression and mood. We also wanted to study the impact on quality of life and chemotherapy-related adverse effects. A systematic search and evaluation of the literature was performed. Five randomised controlled trials were selected for data extraction and construction of forest plots. The intervention was effective for stress and anxiety. It positively improved the quality of life hut saw no significant improvement in chemotherapy-related adverse effects.
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