Integrating Patient-Family Communication and Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Managing Asthma-Related Anxiety in the ICU: A Single-Case Study

Meiyazhagan R., Aravind S., Prathap Suganthirababu

Abstract: This case study describes how Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Patient-Family Communication (PFC) were used to address anxiety associated with asthma in an intensive care unit. In addition to standard care, a 36-year-old female patient experiencing a severe asthma attack (STAI: 65) and acute anxiety got structured video communication and PMR sessions twice a day for seven days. Notable benefits included a normalized respiratory rate, decreased anxiety (STAI: 38), and enhanced PEFR (250 L/min). The example supports a biopsychosocial paradigm in critical care treatment and demonstrates the advantages of integrating psychological and relaxation techniques with standard asthma management.

Keywords: Asthma Exacerbation, Anxiety, ICU, Patient-Family Communication, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Psychological Intervention, Case Study, Critical Care Rehabilitation

How to Cite?: Meiyazhagan R., Aravind S., Prathap Suganthirababu, "Integrating Patient-Family Communication and Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Managing Asthma-Related Anxiety in the ICU: A Single-Case Study", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 220-223, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26304093115, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26304093115

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