Stress-Reduction Techniques

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Stress-Reduction Techniques: Aromatherapy, Hand Massage, and Guided Meditation
RN Mary.Student@mnsu.edu is the student’s name.
Holistic Nursing Assessment and Practice (Nursing 382)
Dr. Laura Schwarz, AHN-BC, DNP, RN, CNE

Abstraction
Managing and treating acute illnesses frequently results in heightened stress for both hospitalized patients and the nurses who provide their care. This study investigates the efficacy of guided meditation, hand massage, and aromatherapy as stress-reduction techniques. To assess these therapies’ definitions, modes of action, practical application, and general efficacy, a critical assessment of the literature and an individual trial were undertaken. The people who gain the most from these therapies were also determined by the assessment.

The results of the literature and the author’s own assessment offer solid proof of the efficacy and applicability of various stress-reduction techniques. Both qualitative and quantitative research studies were used as proof. Beyond lowering stress, the therapies also showed additional advantages. Teaching nurses the techniques and efficacy of these complementary therapies and incorporating them into practice are among the recommendations for nursing practice. Educating patients about the advantages and effectiveness of these therapies to lower stress and encourage relaxation is one of the patient recommendations.

Goals
Following this presentation, the student will be capable of:

Explain the techniques, mechanisms of action, efficacy, and personal advantages of complementary therapy.
Use integration techniques for complementary and alternative modalities to encourage stress reduction.
Inform patients on the advantages and efficacy of complementary therapy.
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Aromatherapy, Hand Massage, and Guided Meditation for Stress Reduction

Student name, RN

Mary.Student@mnsu.edu

Nursing 382 Holistic Nursing Assessment and Practice

Dr. Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, CNE, AHN-BC

 

 

 

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Abstract

Hospitalized patients along with nurses providing their care are subject to increased stress as a

result of managing and treating acute illness. Therefore, aromatherapy, hand massage, and

guided meditation therapies were examined for their effectiveness on stress reduction in these

individuals. A critical review of literature together with a personal trial of these therapies were

used to evaluate their definition, mechanism of action, practice implementation practicality, and

effectiveness. Individuals who benefit from receiving these therapies were also recognized. The

literature and personal assessment of these therapies provides robust evidence to support the

effectiveness and use of these therapies for stress reduction. The type of evidence obtained

included qualitative and quantitative research studies. Additional benefits demonstrated by these

therapies were also identified. Recommendations for nursing practice implementation include

education of therapy methods and effectiveness on stress reduction in combination with nursing

practice integration strategies. Patient recommendations include teaching complementary

therapy benefits and efficacy to reduce stress through relaxation.

Objectives: After participating in this presentation, the learner will be able to:

1. describe complementary therapy methods, mechanisms of action, effectiveness, and

individual benefits.

2. apply complementary alternative modality practice integration strategies to promote

stress reduction.

3. educate patients on the benefits and effectiveness of complementary therapy.

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