%0 Journal Article
%T Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Biofeedback-Assisted Jacobson¡¯s Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) for Managing Mild/Moderate Depression
%A Swayam Prava Baral
%A Gyanendra Raghuvanshi
%A Abhay Paliwal
%J Open Journal of Depression
%P 181-191
%@ 2169-9674
%D 2021
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojd.2021.104012
%X Biofeedback is the way of gaining greater awareness of physiological functions with a goal of self-regulation. JPMR (Jacobson¡¯s progressive muscle relaxation) causes release of
tension in the skeletal muscles, neuro-muscular system is thus seen as a
mediator in the relief of depressive symptoms. This study aimed to see the comparative
efficacy of biofeedback-assisted JPMR, escitalopram and bimodal use of both
in management in mild/moderate depression. The study was conducted at Mental
Hospital, Indore, with a Sample Size of 30 [Group A 10; biofeedback, Group
B 10; escitalopram, Group C 10; both]. 8 sessions of biofeedback-assisted
JPMR were given to group A and C. Escitalopram was given to group B and C. HAM-D and BDI were applied at
baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks. As per BDI scale scores, biofeedback-assisted
JPMR combined with escitalopram has a significantly
better response than only biofeedback or only escitalopram in patients
of mild to moderate depression. As per HAM-D scale scores, biofeedback-assisted
JPMR combined with escitalopram has a significantly
better response than only biofeedback or only escitalopram in patients
of mild to moderate depression. Thus biofeedback appears to be a useful