Effects of Galvanic Skin Resistance Biofeedback on Perceived Stress in Individuals with High Blood Pressure: A Quasi-experimental Study
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Krima Tanna,
Shivji Bunglows 3, Shreepal Ground, Near Gordhannath Haveli, Veraval-362265, Gujarat, India.
E-mail: krimatannaphysio@gmail.com
Introduction: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hypertension is one of the leading causes of premature morbidity and mortality, both in industrialised and developing countries. Patients with arterial hypertension are advised to make lifestyle adjustments, such as increasing physical activity and reducing stress. Nowadays, a variety of relaxation techniques are used to reduce stress and tension. The practise of Biofeedback (BF) is regarded as a successful treatment for this purpose.
Aim: To investigate the effect of Galvanic Skin Resistance Biofeedback (GSRBF) on perceived stress.
Materials and Methods: In present quasi-experimental study, 53 individuals with high blood pressure, including prehypertensive and hypertensive individuals {Blood Pressure (BP)> 120/80 mmHg}, were included. Participants were recruited from various Medical and Physiotherapy Outpatient Departments (OPD) of private and Government hospitals and clinics in Veraval, Gujarat, India, from March 2022 to September 2022. Basic demographic data was collected, Blood Pressure (BP) was measured, and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was administered. Participants were then connected to the GSRBF instrument and instructed to relax using a relaxation response technique. After 12 sessions, BP was measured again, and the PSS was administered. As the data were not normally distributed, a t-test was performed at a significance level of 95% (p<0.05).
Results: The analysis revealed a significant decrease in PSS scores following GSRBF sessions, with a p-value of <0.05. Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) also showed a significant reduction, with a p-value of <0.05.
Conclusion: The GSRBF demonstrated a significant reduction in perceived stress among individuals with high blood pressure, and it also showed a significant reduction in SBP and DBP. The present study provides valuable insights into the potential of GSRBF as an adjunct therapy for managing hypertension and promoting overall well-being.
Diastolic blood pressure, Hypertension, Systolic blood pressure
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2024/65351.19113
Date of Submission: May 10, 2023
Date of Peer Review: Jul 19, 2023
Date of Acceptance: Nov 16, 2023
Date of Publishing: Mar 01, 2024
AUTHOR DECLARATION:
• Financial or Other Competing Interests: None
• Was Ethics Committee Approval obtained for this study? Yes
• Was informed consent obtained from the subjects involved in the study? Yes
• For any images presented appropriate consent has been obtained from the subjects. NA
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