Effect of Mitchell’s Physiological Relaxation Technique Educational Program on Ameliorating Pediatric Asthma Severity, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression | ||
| International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research | ||
| Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 50-70 PDF (718.7 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejnsr.2025.408208.1462 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shimaa Ramadan Ahmed1; Ahmed Abd El-Basset Abo El-Ezz2; Selwan Mahmoud Ibrahim Balha* 3 | ||
| 1Fellow (Lecturer) of pediatric nursing, Pediatrics department, Tanta University Hospitals, Tanta University | ||
| 2Pediatric department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University | ||
| 3Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta university | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Bronchial asthma is a common chronic inflammatory airway disease that significantly affects children's health and quality of life. Therefore, integrating safe and effective complementary therapies, such as Mitchell’s physiological relaxation technique, alongside standard medical care may help improve both clinical and psychological outcomes. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Mitchell’s physiological relaxation technique educational program on ameliorating pediatric asthma severity, stress, anxiety, and depression. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at the Inpatient Pediatric Chest Unit at Tanta Main University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sampling of 80 children from the previously mentioned setting. They were divided into two equal groups. Tools of the study: Three tools were used. Tool I: Socio-demographic and clinical profile of children with asthma questionnaire. Tool II: Pediatric asthma severity score. Tool III: depression anxiety stress scales – youth version. Results: The study found significant improvements in pediatric asthma severity scores in both the study and control groups pre- to post-program, with greater improvement in the study group posteducational program (p=0.003). The study group showed significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress post-educational program. Conclusion: Applying Mitchell’s physiological relaxation technique had a significant positive effect in ameliorating pediatric asthma severity, stress, anxiety, and depression. Recommendations: Providing regular in-service training programs for pediatric nurses regarding Mitchell’s physiological relaxation technique application to enhance asthma care. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Anxiety; Asthma Severity; Depression; Educational Program; Mitchell’s Physiological Relaxation Technique; Pediatric Asthma; and Stress | ||
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