Stress Reduction Through Structured Relaxation Training

Background: Stress among elderly populations is a growing concern, particularly in rural communities where healthcare access is limited. Relaxation techniques are recognized as effective non-pharmacological interventions to reduce stress. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 elderly individuals in rural Guntur district. Structured teaching programmes on relaxation techniques were delivered, and stress levels were assessed using pre-test and post-test measures. Results: Pre-test findings showed 75% of participants had inadequate knowledge of relaxation techniques. Post-test results revealed significant improvement, with 91.7% demonstrating adequate knowledge. Mean stress scores improved from 9.62 (SD=4.65) to 26.30 (SD=2.96). Conclusion: Structured teaching programmes significantly enhanced knowledge and reduced stress among elderly participants. This approach is practical, cost-effective, and suitable for community health nursing interventions.

@article{ijter2026212604253171,
  author = {Dr.Nakka Surya Teja and Konki Duryodhana Rao and Mr Girish Chandra M S },
  title = {Stress Reduction Through Structured Relaxation Training},
  journal = {International Journal of Technology &  Emerging Research },
  year = {2026},
  volume = {2},
  number = {4},
  pages = {147-151},
  doi =  {10.64823/ijter.2604017},
  issn = {3068-109X},
  url = {https://www.ijter.org/article/212604253171/stress-reduction-through-structured-relaxation-training},
  abstract = {Background: Stress among elderly populations is a growing concern, particularly in rural communities where healthcare access is limited. Relaxation techniques are recognized as effective non-pharmacological interventions to reduce stress. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 60 elderly individuals in rural Guntur district. Structured teaching programmes on relaxation techniques were delivered, and stress levels were assessed using pre-test and post-test measures. Results: Pre-test findings showed 75% of participants had inadequate knowledge of relaxation techniques. Post-test results revealed significant improvement, with 91.7% demonstrating adequate knowledge. Mean stress scores improved from 9.62 (SD=4.65) to 26.30 (SD=2.96). Conclusion: Structured teaching programmes significantly enhanced knowledge and reduced stress among elderly participants. This approach is practical, cost-effective, and suitable for community health nursing interventions.},
  keywords = {relaxation techniques, stress reduction, elderly care, community health nursing, structured teaching programme},
  month = {Apr},
}

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