Placebo effects on the quantity and quality of relaxation training
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7464954 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carina Höfler (University of Graz), Florian Osmani (University of Graz), Anne Schienle (0000-0003-2173-6626, University of Graz, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 581-588 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105320954238 |
| OpenAlex | W3082750698 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 22 |
Many people find it difficult to practice progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) regularly. We attempted to improve relaxation quantity (i.e. adherence), and relaxation quality via placebo. A total of 100 women were randomly assigned to a standard group, which practiced PMR at home every day for two weeks, or a placebo group, which practiced PMR for two weeks with additional daily placebo treatment. To monitor adherence to relaxation practice, we used a smartphone app. The placebo group practiced more often than the standard group. Both groups did not differ in their reported relaxation level after the daily exercises
Alternative medicine · Anesthesia · Muscle relaxation · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Placebo · Placebo group · Progressive muscle relaxation · Relaxation (psychology · Relaxation Therapy · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Music Therapy and Health · Pain Management and Placebo Effect · Psychology · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |