Health Condition 1: C50- Malignant neoplasm of breast Health Condition 2: C51-C58- Malignant neoplasms of female genital organs
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: The intervention entails a 20 minutes relaxation session of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) with Deep Breathing and Guided Imagery (GI) sessions.: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PM
Sponsors
Dr Dhanya Jose
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Adult women of age between 18 and 65 years with a new diagnosis of cancer, who have undergone surgery for Ca breast, Ca Cervix, Ca ovary, or Ca endometrium as their primary mode of treatment. 2)Those who are experiencing anxiety or depression (Zung anxiety scale score; SAA >44, Beck Depression Inventory; BDI >10, are not receiving medication for anxiety or depression. 3)Those who do not have cognitive impairment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients require medication for anxiety or depression during the study period. 2)Those who are not consenting to the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be the difference between baseline and follow-up scores of anxiety, depression, and fatigue scales.Timepoint: Both groups will be assessed at baseline and the end of the two-week intervention period for their anxiety, depression and fatigue levels. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include the scores of anxiety, depression, and fatigue scales and the patients overall impression of the intervention. Timepoint: Both groups will be assessed at baseline and the end of the two-week intervention period for their anxiety, depression and fatigue levels. Patients feedback about the relaxation techniques will be collected at the end of the study. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Dhanya Jose
Goa Medical College
Outcome results
None listed