Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2009):

Providing emotional stability through relaxation training.

Full Abstract

To determine the effects of integrative relaxation training (IRT) on emotional stability, we exposed 32 patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder to a pre-test (16PF) and to 12 sessions of group psychoeducation training. Patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups (study 17 and control 15 patients). The study group received 12 weekly group sessions of IRT. Level of anxiety was evaluated in a post-test using a questionnaire and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Emotional stability and level of anxiety were significantly reduced in the study group: there was a marked increase in scores for emotionally s and venturesome and a decrease in scores for apprehensive and tense. The STAI score was statistically significantly lower in the study group.

Author information

Author/s: Janbozorgi, M (M); Zahirodin, A (A); Norri, N (N); Ghafarsamar, R (R); Shams, J (J);

Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science Research, Medical Science Centre, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. janbozorgi(-atsign-)sbmu.ac.ir

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-?i??iyah li-sharq al-mutawassi? (East Mediterr Health J), published in Egypt. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 May-Jun; vol 15 (issue 3) : pp 629-38

Dates: Created 2009/09/07; Completed 2009/10/15;

PMID: 19731779, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 10/15/2009)

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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Anxiety Disorders - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Attitude to Health Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Female Humans Interview, Psychological Iran Life Style

Life Style Male Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Psychotherapy, Group - organization & administration Questionnaires Relaxation Therapy - organization & administration Severity of Illness Index Spirituality Treatment Outcome

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