Key result
Adding progressive muscle relaxation training to standard pulmonary rehabilitation did not significantly reduce anxiety (p=0.22) or depression (p=0.09) compared to standard care alone.
Why the study?
Does progressive muscle relaxation training reduce anxiety and depression in patients with chronic breathing disorders receiving pulmonary rehabilitation?
Population
83 subjects with chronic breathing disorders entering an 8-week outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program
Comparison
Progressive muscle relaxation training using a… vs Standard care pulmonary rehabilitation program
Design
RCT, randomly assigned
Follow-up
8 weeks
Authors
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PMR addition to PR was associated with lower anxiety/depression; leaves open whether benefits exceed standard care in larger trials.
RCT (n=83)
Does progressive muscle relaxation training reduce anxiety and depression in patients with chronic breathing disorders receiving pulmonary rehabilitation?
p-value: p=0.22 for anxiety, 0.09 for depression
Adding progressive muscle relaxation training to a standard pulmonary rehabilitation program does not significantly improve anxiety or depression in patients with chronic breathing disorders.
Lolak et al. (2008) conducted an RCT in Chronic breathing disorders (n=83). Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) training vs. Standard care was evaluated on Levels of anxiety and depression evaluated by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (p=0.22 for anxiety, 0.09 for depression). Adding progressive muscle relaxation training to standard pulmonary rehabilitation did not significantly reduce anxiety (p=0.22) or depression (p=0.09) compared to standard care alone.
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