Sloman, R. (2002). Relaxation and imagery for anxiety and depression control in community patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Nursing, 25, 432–435.
The intervention involved progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and guided imagery (GI). Patients were visited by a community RN who was trained in the use of relaxation and imaging technique. Tape recorders with cassettes were used to teach PMR and GI, with instructions provided by a clinical psychologist guiding the techniques.
Patients were randomized to one of four treatment groups:
A randomized controlled trial design was used.
The study had a small sample size.