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Abstract
Background: Anorexia is one of the most common side effects reported in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, which reduce treatment success rates, and increase mortality. Therefore, aim of this study: was to evaluate the effect of Benson’s relaxation response on anorexia in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Method and sample: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted in the medical department and the outpatient chemotherapy unit in Oncology Center, at Mansoura University Hospital throughout four months. A purposive sample of 86 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and having anorexia, was divided into two matched groups; Benson’s relaxation response group (A) and control group (B). Benson’s relaxation response was directed to the Benson’s relaxation response group twice a day for 21 consecutive days. Data were collected using tool 1 A structured Interview Questionnaire and tool 2 Functional Assessment of Anorexia/Cachexia Therapy-Anorexia/Cachexia Subscale. Results: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who received Benson’s relaxation response experienced less anorexia than whom receive routine care as p≤ 0.05. Conclusion: Benson’s relaxation response had a positive effect on anorexia in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Recommendation: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy should be encouraged to perform the Benson’s relaxation response by providing them an illustrated booklet.