A Cross-Sectional Assessment of the Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Stress Levels by Measuring Heart Rate Variability
Authors/Creators
- 1. Tutor, Department of Physiology, Nalanda Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
- 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, Nalanda Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
- 3. Professor and HOD, Department of Physiology, Nalanda Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the use of Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Stress Levels by
Measuring Heart Rate Variability at tertiary health care centre.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the apparently normal individuals to study the effect of
various relaxation techniques like Breath focus, Body scan, Guided imagery, Mindfulness meditation, Yoga,
taichi, and qigong, Repetitive prayer etc. on heart rate variability during the 12-month period at Nalanda Medical
College, Patna, Bihar, India. There were 100 individuals who given written consent to be part of the study.
Results: The average age in both the age group was 36± 3.97 and 34± 4.26 was not statistically significant
(p>0.05). The baseline parameters in both the groups were comparable (p>0.05) but the HRV after 12 weeks
therapy High Frequency HRV increased in Group A as compared to Group B was significant (P<0.05); The Low
frequency waves increased in Group B as compared to Group A (p<0.05) decreased Low frequency HRV and
LF/HF ration after 12 weeks intervention was statistically significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: It can be concluded from our study that after 12 weeks training with various relaxations techniques
the autonomic function measured by HRV i.e. High frequency Increased and low frequency decreased hence the
parasympathetic dominance increased with the relaxations techniques.
Abstract (English)
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the use of Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Stress Levels by
Measuring Heart Rate Variability at tertiary health care centre.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in the apparently normal individuals to study the effect of
various relaxation techniques like Breath focus, Body scan, Guided imagery, Mindfulness meditation, Yoga,
taichi, and qigong, Repetitive prayer etc. on heart rate variability during the 12-month period at Nalanda Medical
College, Patna, Bihar, India. There were 100 individuals who given written consent to be part of the study.
Results: The average age in both the age group was 36± 3.97 and 34± 4.26 was not statistically significant
(p>0.05). The baseline parameters in both the groups were comparable (p>0.05) but the HRV after 12 weeks
therapy High Frequency HRV increased in Group A as compared to Group B was significant (P<0.05); The Low
frequency waves increased in Group B as compared to Group A (p<0.05) decreased Low frequency HRV and
LF/HF ration after 12 weeks intervention was statistically significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: It can be concluded from our study that after 12 weeks training with various relaxations techniques
the autonomic function measured by HRV i.e. High frequency Increased and low frequency decreased hence the
parasympathetic dominance increased with the relaxations techniques.
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2023-11-18