Stress
moyamoya disease
MOYAMOYA DISEASE, MUSCLE RELAXATION
In this study, group discussions with a self-informational thinking induction strategy were provided to help adolescents with moyamoya disease predict their stimuli, utilize appropriate resources, and understand the value of positive stress in life. Listening to group members’ opinions effectively reduced stress in adolescents with moyamoya disease. In addition, a progressive muscle relaxation method was taught in the program, and the gradual muscle relaxation method was implemented to reduce the symptoms of physiological and psychosocial stress by inducing a transition from the arousal state to the recovery state by deactivating the sympathetic system and activating the parasympathetic system [