Research: KANJI and co-workers,

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Abstract

KANJI and co-workers, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK, have conducted a randomized clinical trial to show that autogenic training reduces anxiety after coronary surgery.

Background

Autogenic training is a method of autosuggestion with potential for reducing anxiety. This study aimed at assessing whether autogenic training could lower anxiety levels in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.

Methodology

59 patients were randomized to receive either autogenic training in addition to standard medical care or standard medical care alone for 5 months. The primary outcome measure was State Anxiety at 2 months. Qualitative data were collected in interviews.

Results

State Anxiety showed a significant difference between the two groups both at 2 months and at 5 months. This finding was supported by secondary outcomes such as quality of life and by information about patients' experience.

Conclusion

These results suggest that autogenic training may have a role in reducing anxiety in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.

References

Kanji N, White AR, Ernst E. Autogenic training reduces anxiety after coronary angioplasty: a randomized clinical trial. American Heart Journal 147 (3): E10, Mar 2004.

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