Modern Care Journal
Mon, Aug 3, 2026
[Archive]
Volume 22, Issue 2 (4-2025)
|
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Günaydın Y, Aytekin Aydın T, Bahçecioğlu Turan G, Kılıç Z, Hacımusalar Y, Aydınlı A. The Effect of Web-Based Progressive Relaxation Exercises (PRE) on Perceived Stress and Anxiety on Nurses Working in Corona Epidemic Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Mod Care J 2025; 22 (2) : e154443
URL: http://mcj.bums.ac.ir/article-1-328-en.html
URL: http://mcj.bums.ac.ir/article-1-328-en.html
Yurdagül Günaydın *1 
, Tülay Aytekin Aydın2 , Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan3 , Züleyha Kılıç4 , Yunus Hacımusalar5 , Ayşe Aydınlı6
, Tülay Aytekin Aydın2 , Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan3 , Züleyha Kılıç4 , Yunus Hacımusalar5 , Ayşe Aydınlı6
1- Faculty of Health Sciences, Tarsus University, 33000, Mersin, Turkey , yurda_gul@windowslive.com
2- Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, 23100, Elazığ, Turkey
3- Faculty of Health Sciences, Fırat University, 23100, Elazığ, Turkey
4- Zübeyde Hanım School of Health, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, 51000, Niğde, Turkey
5- Kayseri City Hospital, 38000, Kayseri, Turkey
6- Faculty of Health Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University, 32000, Isparta, Turkey
2- Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, 23100, Elazığ, Turkey
3- Faculty of Health Sciences, Fırat University, 23100, Elazığ, Turkey
4- Zübeyde Hanım School of Health, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, 51000, Niğde, Turkey
5- Kayseri City Hospital, 38000, Kayseri, Turkey
6- Faculty of Health Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University, 32000, Isparta, Turkey
Abstract: (199 Views)
Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress and anxiety levels in nurses, highlighting the need for effective interventions to prevent complications.
Objectives:This study aimed to determine the impact of web-based progressive relaxation exercises (PRE) on the perceived stress and anxiety levels of nurses working in a corona epidemic hospital.
Methods:This randomised controlled trial was conducted in March-April 2021 with 64 nurses (32 per group), and the sample size was determined by power analysis. Participants were randomly assigned via computer, including nurses from a corona epidemic hospital who consented. The intervention group practised progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) for 25 - 30 minutes daily for 4 weeks, whereas the control group received no intervention. Both groups completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) online pre- and post-intervention. Data were analysed with SPSS 23.0 using the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, Independent samples t-test for continuous variables, chi-square test for categorical variables, and paired samples t-test for pre- and post-test comparisons in the intervention group (P < 0.05).
Results:Statistically significant decreases in PSS and STAI levels were observed in the intervention group (P = 0.006 and P = 0.002, respectively). No significant changes were seen in the control group. The intervention group showed a significant decrease in STAI scores compared to the control group (P = 0.037).
Conclusions:Results showed that web-based progressive relaxation significantly reduced stress and anxiety in nurses, suggesting that accessible interventions can improve mental health in high-stress healthcare settings.
Objectives:This study aimed to determine the impact of web-based progressive relaxation exercises (PRE) on the perceived stress and anxiety levels of nurses working in a corona epidemic hospital.
Methods:This randomised controlled trial was conducted in March-April 2021 with 64 nurses (32 per group), and the sample size was determined by power analysis. Participants were randomly assigned via computer, including nurses from a corona epidemic hospital who consented. The intervention group practised progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) for 25 - 30 minutes daily for 4 weeks, whereas the control group received no intervention. Both groups completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) online pre- and post-intervention. Data were analysed with SPSS 23.0 using the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality, Independent samples t-test for continuous variables, chi-square test for categorical variables, and paired samples t-test for pre- and post-test comparisons in the intervention group (P < 0.05).
Results:Statistically significant decreases in PSS and STAI levels were observed in the intervention group (P = 0.006 and P = 0.002, respectively). No significant changes were seen in the control group. The intervention group showed a significant decrease in STAI scores compared to the control group (P = 0.037).
Conclusions:Results showed that web-based progressive relaxation significantly reduced stress and anxiety in nurses, suggesting that accessible interventions can improve mental health in high-stress healthcare settings.
Article number: e154443
Article Types: Research Article |
Subject:
General
Received: 2024/09/15 | Accepted: 2025/03/26 | Published: 2025/04/15
Received: 2024/09/15 | Accepted: 2025/03/26 | Published: 2025/04/15
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
