Evaluate the effectiveness of jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress among elderly people, India

The elderly face stress from various situations, which are different from those that are faced by adults. They are at a stage in life where they may face extended and critical health problems. Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique was identified as effective technique to reduce stress. A pre experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of “Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique” to reduce stress among elderly people. The samples above 60 years were selected by convenience sampling technique. The pre-test was done by using Sheldon Cohen 10 items perceived stress scale. Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation technique was administered to reduce stress among elderly people. The post-test was conducted by using the same scale. The results showed that in pre-test 63.3% of elderly people had moderate stress, 31.7% mild stress and 5% had severe stress. In post-test 63.3% had mild stress, 31.7% had no stress and 5% had moderate stress. The analysis revealed that the mean value 21.9167 with SD 4.88266 of pre-test and the mean value 14.7667 with SD 4.38165 post-test projects “t’ value of 29.381 was statistically significant (p<0.05) (i.e., p = 0.0001). It indicates that the intervention was effective in reducing stress among elderly people.