With urbanisation there has been phenomenal increase in mortality and morbidity due to orthopaedic trauma. Often the survivors are under much stress. In this study, it was therefore sought to assess the effectiveness of Progressive Relaxation Therapy among in-patients of orthopaedic ward of selected hospitals of Chennai. The results showed that perceived stress scores were remarkably high among orthopaedic patients suggesting that nurses should increase their awareness about stress management techniques for the benefit of patients of orthopaedic trauma.
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