The Effect of Relaxation Techniques on Job Stress and Sleep Quality of Nurses

Comparison the Effect of Benson and Jacobson Relaxation Techniques on Job Stress and Sleep Quality of Nurses

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20220130053883N1

Enrollment

Registered

2022-09-26

Start date

2022-04-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: Job Stress. Condition 2: Sleep Quality. Other physical and mental strain related to work Disorders of the sleep-wake schedule

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this group, the Benson relaxation technique was taught to nurses in two 45-minute sessions. Then were asked to do this technique twice a day for 20 minutes each

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not experienced major stressors, such as divorce within 6 month before.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe unpleasant incident during study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Job Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention and the end of fourth week. Method of measurement: French Job Stress Questionnaire.;Sleep Quality. Timepoint: Before the intervention and the end of fourth week. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Rastgu

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

sara64@gmail.com+98 56 3272 2801

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026