Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique in MS Patients

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study designA quasi-experimental, two-group pretest-posttest design was conducted at the Neurological Clinic and Neurological Department of Menoufia University Hospital, Egypt.\n\nA total of 70 patients with MS participated in the study.

subjectsThis study examined the association between participation in an eight-week JPMRT program and changes in fatigue impact and kinesiophobia among patients with MS.

sample sizeA total of 70 patients with MS participated in the study.

sample size basis70 patients with MS participated in the study.

randomizedThe control group was recruited and assessed first, followed by recruitment and intervention of the study group to minimize potential contamination between groups.",

controlledThe control group continued to receive routine neurological care without the JPMRT program during the study period.

regulatory approvalEffect sizes were calculated to describe the magnitude of observed differences, and correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between post-intervention kinesiophobia and fatigue impact.\n\nThe study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University (ERCNMA 1000/7/5/112/25) and by the relevant administrative authorities of Menoufia University Hospital.

regulatory approval detailsEffect sizes were calculated to describe the magnitude of observed differences, and correlation analysis was used to examine the relationship between post-intervention kinesiophobia and fatigue impact.\n\nThe study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University (ERCNMA 1000/7/5/112/25) and by the relevant administrative authorities of Menoufia University Hospital.

research categoriesJacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique (JPMRT) is a structured relaxation technique involving the sequential contraction and relaxation of different muscle groups.\n\nThis study examined the association between participation in an eight-week JPMRT program and changes in fatigue impact and kinesiophobia among patients with MS.

relevant ms types"eligibilityCriteria": "Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Participants were eligible if they had a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis for at least six months, were aged 20-60 years, and were able to communicate and comprehend the study instructions.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients with a documented psychotic disorder that could impair their ability to understand the study instructions, those who had received psychotherapy during the previous six months, or those who had participated in any program targeting physical health and/or fatigue during the previous six months were excluded.",

interventionParticipants received a structured 8-week Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique (JPMRT) program.

comparatorThe control group continued to receive routine neurological care without the JPMRT program during the study period.\n\nFatigue impact and kinesiophobia were assessed before and after the eight-week study period using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) and the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), respectively.

primary endpointKinesiophobia was assessed at baseline and after completion of the 8-week intervention.",

follow upKinesiophobia was assessed at baseline and after completion of the 8-week intervention.",

findingsPerformance of the relaxation technique was also assessed in the JPMRT group using a performance checklist.\n\nThe study examined changes in fatigue impact and kinesiophobia within and between the two groups and the relationship between these outcomes after the intervention.

limitationsBecause participants were not randomly allocated and the groups were recruited during different periods, the findings were interpreted as an association rather than definitive evidence of a causal effect of JPMRT.",