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PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Theses/Dissertations

2021

Depression

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Can Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Pmr), As An Adjunctive Therapy, Effectively Reduce Depression Symptoms In Cancer Patients?, Edward L. Nolan Jan 2021

Can Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Pmr), As An Adjunctive Therapy, Effectively Reduce Depression Symptoms In Cancer Patients?, Edward L. Nolan

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an effective adjunctive therapy in reducing depression symptoms in cancer patients.

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs), one being modified and used a case series, from peer reviewed journals, published in 2015, 2016 and 2018.

DATA SOURCES: The studies compare the effectiveness of PMR versus other therapies such as routine nursing care and weekly visits with psychologists. All studies were found using PubMed and Cochrane Library.

OUTCOMES MEASURED: Depression symptoms perceived by the patient and measure by …