Effects of a Guided Imagery Intervention on Stress in Hospitalized Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study
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Using repeated-measures pre-/posttest design, the effects of guided imagery on maternal stress in 19 hospitalized pregnant women were examined. Mean stress and systolic blood pressure measurements postintervention were significantly lower than mean levels before listening to the guided imagery CD. All participants identified benefits of this holistic intervention. The study provides preliminary evidence that a guided imagery intervention may be effective in reducing maternal stress in hospitalized pregnant women and supports the feasibility of conducting a randomized clinical trial to further support incorporating this intervention into care.
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- Authors
- Jallo, N., Cozens, R., Smith, M. W., & Simpson, R. I.
- Affiliations
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (US)
- Corresponding author
- Jallo, Nancy
- Venue
- Holistic Nursing Practice
- Published
- 2013-05
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 129-139
- ISSN
- 0887-9311 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2058638779
- Cited by
- 32
- References
- 69
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- 2026: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 3
- FWCI
- 4.44
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Holistic Nursing Practice (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Music Therapy and Health
- Keywords
- guided imagery, maternal stress, hospitalized pregnant women, prenatal care, blood pressure, relaxation intervention, holistic nursing intervention, feasibility
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Inpatients, Pilot Projects, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Stress, Psychological, Holistic Nursing, Imagery, Psychotherapy
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