. Ali Akbari; . Farshid Shamsaei; . Efat Sadeghian; .. Mehrdokht Mazdeh; . Leili Tapak
Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-10
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Low self‑esteem and inefficiency are major problems in multiple sclerosis (MS)patients. A progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of the complementary therapies. ...
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BACKGROUND: Low self‑esteem and inefficiency are major problems in multiple sclerosis (MS)patients. A progressive muscle relaxation technique is one of the complementary therapies. Theobjective of this study was to investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques onself‑esteem and self‑efficacy in MS patients.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This clinical trial was conducted on 100 MS patients were randomlydivided into two groups of experimental (n = 50) and control (n = 50). The experimental group receivedprogressive muscle relaxation techniques in eight 60‑min sessions twice a week for 4weeks. Rosenberg’sSelf‑Esteem Scale and Self‑Efficacy Scales of MS patients were completed before, immediately, and4 weeks after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 16.RESULTS: The mean score of self‑esteem was not significantly different between thecontrol (26.02 ± 5.83) and experimental (26.40 ± 6.06) groups before intervention (P = 0.247).The mean score of self‑esteem in the control group (27.16 ± 7.45) and the experimentalgroup (29.06 ± 6.61) immediately after the intervention (P = 0.083) was not significantly different.4 weeks after the intervention, the mean scores of self‑esteem in the control (26.96 ± 8.33)and the experimental (29.98 ± 7.02) groups were significantly different (P = 0.012). Themean score of self‑efficacy was significantly different between the control (41.62 ± 4.46) andexperimental (39.32 ± 4.31) groups before intervention (P = 0.010). The mean scores of self‑efficacyin the control group (38.38 ± 5.07) and the experimental group (44 ± 4.46) immediately after theintervention (P < 0.001) and 4 weeks after intervention showed a significant difference between thecontrol group (38.04 ± 5.46) and the experimental (46.40 ± 5.04) groups (P < 0.001).CONCLUSION: Due to the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on self‑esteem and self‑efficacyof MS patients, its safety and simplicity, this technique can be used as a complementary therapy toenhance the level of self‑esteem and self‑efficacy of MS patients.
