EFFECTS OF A TRAINING PROGRAM COMBINING PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION AND BREATHING TECHNIQUES ON ANXIETY IN SAUDI MENTAL HEALTH NURSES

Abstract Anxiety is more common in psychiatric mental health nurses because they frequently work long hours and endure significant levels of stress. This study sought to know how a progressive muscle relaxation and breathing techniques training program affected the anxiety levels of Saudi psychiatric mental health nurses. Design: The current study used a quasi-experimental research design. Sample: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a purposive sample of 80 psychiatric nurses was chosen. For the intervention group, forty nurses were chosen at random. Tools: personal data sheets and the Anxiety State and Traits Inventory were used to gather data for the current investigation. The results showed that anxiety levels before and after a relaxation training program differed statistically significantly. Recommendation: Designing and implementing programs must be carried out for prevention and management of stress and anxiety among psychiatric nurses are necessary.