Benson Relaxation Technique Effectiveness on Pain and Quality of Life Post Reconstructive Mammoplasty

Pain post reconstructive mammoplasty is common and has an impact on psychosocial aspects, anxiety, sleep disorders and activities of daily living(ADL),as a result patients suffer from impairment in quality of life. To manage pain pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions could be used. Benson relaxation is a deep breathing relaxation therapy that has been developed by involving a person's belief factor. It works by shifting the focus of pain so that the body becomes relaxed, this can increase endogenous analgesics and be strengthened again by reciting spiritual sentences that provide calm. Benson relaxation technique has a major effect on reducing anxiety, depression, and improving quality of life and psychological factors. Furthermore, this technique is easy to learn and no side effects have been reported.