Melissa Root
Tanzania
Research Article
Relaxation and Guided Imagery for Parents of Offspring with Developmental Disabilities
Author(s): Melissa Bray, Melissa Root, Nicholas Gelbar, Mary Beth Bruder and Victoria MenziesMelissa Bray, Melissa Root, Nicholas Gelbar, Mary Beth Bruder and Victoria Menzies
This pilot study employed a randomized control trial that tested a relaxation and guided imagery (RGI) intervention on self-perceptions of state and trait anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and stress. Parents of offspring with developmental disabilities have been shown to have higher levels of stress than parents of typically developing offspring. This study was designed to meet the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) conceptual framework, which encourages early studies to demonstrate a measurable effect of an intervention prior to designing a largescale study. It is thus intentionally small in scale. Participants were recruited through social media advertisements posted through health and disability-related organizations. Forty-two people responded to recruitment materials, 20 participants began the study and 14 completed the study. Results showed decre.. View More»
