Progressive relaxation exercises administered via telenursing improve sleep quality in nursing students after an earthquake
A randomized controlled trial with 86 nursing students from two universities in eastern Turkey found that 20 minutes of nightly progressive relaxation exercises via video call for 4 weeks significantly improved sleep quality as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The post-test PSQI scores showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (P < 0.005), while pre-test scores were not significantly different (P > 0.05).
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Progressive relaxation exercises administered via telenursing improve sleep quality in nursing students after an earthquake The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 42/100 (low).
The Claim
Progressive relaxation exercises administered via telenursing improve sleep quality in nursing students after an earthquake
This conclusion is most relevant to: 86 nursing students from 2 universities in eastern Turkey, residing in one of the 11 cities affected by the February 6 earthquake.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Administered via Telenursing on Sleep Quality of Nursing Students After the Earthquake in Turkey. (Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Progressive relaxation exercises reduce physiological arousal and muscle tension
- ▸Telenursing ensures consistent delivery and monitoring of the intervention
- ▸Reduced stress and anxiety from earthquake trauma
- ▸Improved sleep quality as measured by PSQI
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸86 nursing students from 2 universities in eastern Turkey, residing in one of the 11 cities affected by the February 6 earthquake
Recommended Dose
20 minutes nightly for 4 weeks
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸The abstract does not report effect size or confidence intervals, limiting precision of the finding
- ▸The study population is limited to nursing students in a specific post-earthquake context, reducing generalizability
- ▸No blinding of participants or assessors is mentioned, which may introduce bias
Frequently Asked Questions
What is progressive relaxation exercises?▼
Progressive relaxation exercises involve systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical tension and promote relaxation.
How was the intervention delivered?▼
The intervention was delivered via telenursing, meaning a nurse conducted a video call with each student for 20 minutes every night over 4 weeks.
Who were the participants in this study?▼
The study included 86 nursing students from two universities in eastern Turkey who were living in one of the 11 cities affected by the February 6 earthquake.
What was the main outcome measured?▼
Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a validated self-report questionnaire.
References
- 1.Cevik Aktura S, Özer GŞ. “The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Administered via Telenursing on Sleep Quality of Nursing Students After the Earthquake in Turkey..” Computers, informatics, nursing : CIN, 2026. PMID: 42507809 DOI: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000001590