Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Fatigue and Sleep Quality among Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||||
| Volume 16, Issue 2, June 2025, Page 1079-1097 PDF (258.24 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2025.438190 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Walaa Wagih Labib Esmail  1; Azza Ibrahim Abd Elkader Habiba2; Ahmed Gaber Ahmed Gewily3; Abd Elaziz Ali Abd Elaziz Sherief4; Saada Elsayed Mohamed Rady2
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| 1Clinical instructor of Medical & Surgical Nursing, Damanhour University | ||||
| 2Assistant Professor of Medical & Surgical Nursing, Damanhour University | ||||
| 3Professor of Oncology Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||||
| 4Professor of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Fatigue and poor sleep quality are considered ones of the most prevalent side effects among colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Progressive muscle relaxation technique is a cognitive-behavioral therapy that can help to decrease these effects. Aim of the study: Determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation technique on fatigue and sleep quality among colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Research design: A quasi experimental research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The inpatient medical oncology department at Damanhour Oncology Center, affiliated to the Specialized Medical Centers, Ministry of Health, El-Beheira Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 130 adult patients of both sex with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used: Tool (I): Demographic and Clinical Data Structured Interview Schedule, Tool (II): Fatigue Assessment Scale, Tool (III): The Groningen Sleep Quality Scale. Results: The study showed that there was a highly statistically significant difference between both control and study groups concerning their total fatigue level and total sleep quality score in 1st and 2nd evaluations (p < 0.001*). Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique significantly decreases fatigue level and improves sleep quality among colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Recommendations: Incorporate progressive muscle relaxation technique into the routine nursing care for colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In-service training programs for all nurses in oncology departments about the benefits, demonstration, and utilization of progressive muscle relaxation technique for patients undergoing chemotherapy. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Chemotherapy; Colorectal Cancer patients; Fatigue; Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique; and Sleep Quality | ||||
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