Abstract

he use of self-management training as a mode of stress management is increasing in the movement of the current participative response of the consumers of health and health care providers such as physiciens or nurses. Self-management training offers guidence to change physiological processes, cognitions, behavioral habits and emotions by self-regulation. In self management training, the patient-professional relationship places the responsibility on the patient for setting goals, monitoring health and illness signs, and evaluating the success of the change program. Evaluation of this mode of stress management care focuses on self-evaluation to reduction of stress responses and continuous of training. There are several different type of relaxation methods to relieve stress responses.