Progressive Muscle Relaxation as an Alternative Therapy for Death Anxiety and Sleep Quality in End‐Stage Cancer Patients: An Experimental Study

Background and Aims: Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a complementary therapy to reduce tension. The present research was conducted to assess the effect of the Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on death anxiety and sleep quality of cancer patients. Methods: -test, and analysis of covariance). Results: < 0.001). The only sleep quality dimension that didn't change meaningfully in the intervention group was the use of sleep medications. Conclusions: PMR is a method that can be used to reduce death anxiety and improve sleep quality in cancer patients.