Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science

Korean society of Biological Nursing Science (한국기초간호학회)
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The Effect of Pleasant Guided Imagery on Vital Signs of Old Women

지시적 심상요법이 농촌노인의 활력증후에 미치는 효과

  • Kim, Joo-Hyun (Nursing Department College of Medicine Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Jae (Nursing Department College of Medicine Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Hyang (Hongcheon Public Health Center) ;
  • Park, Mi-Jung (Nursing Department Daebul University) ;
  • Lee, Dong-Suk (Nursing Department College of Medicine Kangwon National University)
  • 김주현 (강원대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김성재 (강원대학교 의과대학 간호학과) ;
  • 김향 (홍천군 보건소) ;
  • 박미정 (대불대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이동숙 (강원대학교 간호학과)
  • Published : 2006.06.27
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of pleasant guided imagery on the vital signs of elderly. Method: The subjects of this study were 15 elderly women. Collecting data were blood pressure, pulse rate, body temperature, the degree of imagination and relaxation. Data were analyzed using SPSS PC+ program with percentage, paired t-test. Result: After practicing of pleasant guided imagery, systolic blood pressure and pulse rate were significantly lowered than before practicing of pleasant guided imagery. After practicing of pleasant guided imagery, Diastolic blood pressure and body temperature were not significantly changed. After practicing of pleasant guided imagery, the degree of imagination and relaxation were relatively higher in old women. Conclusion: Pleasant guided imagery can be used for elderly patients with hypertension. And it can be used to promote relaxation of elderly with stress.

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