title: Relaxation therapy and guided imagery in ESRD.
abstract: This article explores the efficacy of using relaxation techniques and guided imagery to enhance patient adjustment to end stage renal disease and dialysis. The theoretical bases of this intervention are examined briefly, related nursing research reviewed, a patient case study presented, and recommendations for nursing practice and research proposed.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Horsburgh
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D012064:Relaxation Therapy