Effect of Progressive Muscle Exercises on Sleep in Urological Surgery
Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Urological Surgery
Atlas University
2 participants
May 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Patients undergoing urological surgery are usually elderly individuals and may experience sleep problems due to factors such as fear of death, anesthesia, and uncertainty. Insomnia can also cause problems such as delayed wound healing, increased pain, tension, and difficulty complying with treatment. This study aimed to improve sleep quality by performing gradual muscle exercises on patients undergoing urological surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Patients must be over 18 and under 70 years old,
- Patients must not have any visual or auditory problems that would prevent them from expressing their sleep status correctly and understanding the information provided,
- Not have benefited from techniques such as meditation, hypnosis, yoga for up to 6 months before the study,
- Not have a neurological or psychiatric disease,
- Not have a sleep apnea syndrome/not have a sleep disorder diagnosis or are not receiving medical treatment for this purpose,
- Patients must not have developed any complications within three days before, during, and after surgery,
Exclusion Criteria2
- Those with serious cognitive disorders
- Those with severe psychiatric disorders
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Interventions
Sit or lie down comfortably and close your eyes. * Feel the rhythm of your breathing. * Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth throughout the process. * Relax as much as you can. * Get rid of negative thoughts in your mind. * Stretch your hands by hanging your arms down to your sides, tighten your fists as much as you can and then open them and let them relax.
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NCT06980558