Impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Implementation on Mothers' Sleep Quality and Anxiety Level Having Children undergoing Cardiac Catheterization

Background: For mothers of children undergoing cardiac catheterization, the procedure is a stressful and anxietyinducing event. So, as part of getting moms ready for the surgery, a catheterization nurse's duties start with assessing
their level of anxiety. Data suggests that mothers' worry and sleep issues are lessened by the pre-procedure
information provided by CC pediatric nurses. Many techniques are available for providing information. Print
materials, such as an illustrated educational guide, were used in this study. You can reduce anxiety and improve the
quality of your sleep by using progressive muscle relaxation. Aim: To determine the impact of progressive muscle
relaxation implementation on mothers' sleep quality and anxiety level having children undergoing cardiac
catheterization. Subjects andmethod: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to fulfill the aim
of this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the catheterization unit atSohag University Hospital. Subjects: A
convenient sample of 100 children undergoing cardiac catheterization and their mothers were randomly divided
intotwo groups within six months. Tools: Three tools were used: Tool (I): A structured interview schedule Tool;
(II) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale, and Tool (III) Spielberger State Anxiety Scale. Results: There were
significant differences and improvements in sleep quality mean scores and anxiety levels between the two groups'
post-progressive muscle relaxation implementation.Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation implementation has
asignificant effect on improving mothers' sleep quality and reducing their anxiety levels. Recommendations:Provide
a Training program for mothers of children undergoing cardiac catheterization about progressive musclerelaxation
to enhance the quality of sleep and reduce anxiety levels. Cardiac catheterization nurses should develop an
illustrated educational guide about cardiac catheterization to be used as a reference for orientation pre-cardiac
catheterization procedure and disseminated to parents before discharge.