The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise Performed Before Coronary Angiography on Anxiety, Comfort, Pain, and Physiological Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Şennur Ertuğrul, Sevda Korkut, Ertuğrul Kurtoğlu
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a 30-minute progressive relaxation exercise before coronary angiography in 74 patients, comparing it with standard hospital practice. After angiography, the intervention group had lower pain and state anxiety scores and higher comfort scores than controls. Mean pain scores were 0.45 ± 0.83 versus 1.02 ± 1.23 (P = .033); state anxiety scores were 39.78 ± 6.84 versus 44.75 ± 7.51 (P = .004); and comfort scores were 77.13 ± 7.67 versus 72.81 ± 7.39 (P = .016).
Key findings
- Post-angiography pain scores were 0.45 ± 0.83 with relaxation exercise and 1.02 ± 1.23 with standard practice (P = .033).
- State anxiety scores were 39.78 ± 6.84 in the intervention group and 44.75 ± 7.51 in controls (P = .004).
- Comfort scores were 77.13 ± 7.67 with relaxation exercise versus 72.81 ± 7.39 with standard practice (P = .016).
Why it matters
Anxiety and pain around coronary angiography can affect patient comfort. In this randomized trial, a brief pre-procedure relaxation exercise was associated with better scores across these patient-reported outcomes than standard practice. The findings suggest a potentially useful non-invasive supportive measure, while the reported results do not establish effects beyond the outcomes assessed in this study.