Relaxation techniques for depressive disorders in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract
; 24(3): 219-226, 2020 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of this study was to identify, evaluate, and synthesise existing randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the effect of relaxation techniques in the treatment of patients with depressive disorders.Methods:
A systematic review of the literature was performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis guidelines.Results:
Nine studies were finally included in this meta-analysis. It was found that relaxation techniques might effectively reduce depressive symptoms among adults with depression (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.42, 95% CI -0.72 to -0.11, p = 0.008).Conclusions:
Relaxation techniques are cost-effective, safe, and low-risk techniques that can be easily taught and used. Consequently, they have several benefits if practised regularly daily for more than an 8-week period.KEY POINTS/HIGHLIGHTSThe implication of this study for practice is that these relaxation techniques, cost-effective, safe, and low-risk techniques that can be easily taught and used.Consequently, practitioners will access benefits if practised regularly daily for more than an 8-week period.The relaxation technique is not complex, does not need any special device or place, does not need any change in lifestyle and is easily learned.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto
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Terapia por Relajación
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Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud
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Trastorno Depresivo
Tipo de estudio:
Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China