International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
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Online ISSN:-2582-1075
Original Article
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Volume : 5, Issue : 3, Year : 2023
Article Page : 31-36
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijrimcr.2023.017
Abstract
Background: Guided imagery is a therapeutic approach that has been used for centuries. With this therapy, a practitioner helps to create positive mental images and desired outcomes for specific situations. Through the uses of mental imagery, the mind body connection is activated to enhance an individual’s sense of wellbeing, reduced stress, reduced anxiety and it has the ability to
enhance the individual’s immune system. Objectives: 1) To assess the level of blood pressure in Hypertensive senior citizens in Experimental group. 2) To assess the level of blood pressure in Hypertensive senior citizens in Control group. 3) To evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery in Experimental group in terms of reduction in the level of blood pressure. 4) To compare the posttest level of blood pressure in Experimental group and Control group. 5) To find out an association between pre-test level of blood pressure of Experimental group with their selected sociodemographic variables. 6) To find out an association between pre-test level of blood pressure of Control group with their selected socio-demographic variables. Methodology: The research
approach used is evaluative, and design used is Quasi-experimental; Non-randomized control group design. The sample comprised of 30 Hypertensive senior citizens (Experimental group + 15, Control group + 15). A Non probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples. The tool used for data collection was Semi-structured Interview and blood pressure monitoring sheet was used to monitor the level of blood pressure in Hypertensive senior citizens and the tool was prepared for present study. The collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The calculated unpaired systolic BP ‘t’ value of samples in experimental group were (tcal=8.93) greater than the tabulated value (ttab=2.014), whereas in the diastolic BP ‘t’ value of samples were (tcal=6.53) greater than the tabulated value (ttab=2.014). The calculated unpaired
systolic BP ‘t’ value of samples in control group were (tcal=4.7) greater than the tabulated value (ttab=2.014), whereas in the diastolic BP ‘t’ value of samples were (tcal=4.8) greater than the tabulated value (ttab=2.014). There was association found in one variable that is duration of Hypertension. Hence there was statistical association between pre-test level of blood pressure in hypertensive senior citizens of experimental group with their selected demographic variables i.e. duration of Hypertension. There was no association between pre-test level of blood pressure in hypertensive senior citizens in control group and selected demographic variable. Conclusion: The Guided Imagery was effective on the level of blood pressure in Hypertensive senior citizens in Experimental group compare to Control group.
Keywords: Guided Imagery, level of blood pressure, hypertension, senior citizens, old age homes.
How to cite : Narvekar S, Kalmath* S, A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Guided Imagery on Level of Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Senior Citizens Residing in Selected Old Age Homes of Dharwad District. Int J Recent Innov Med Clin Res 2023;5(3):31-36
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