Self-monitoring, lowered arousal training (i.e., biofeedback and relaxation training) and maintenance follow-up appeared to contribute to effective treatment of hypertension. Cognitive therapy, while effective in treatment of some stress-related disorders, has not been studied as a specific treatment component for hypertension. The present study explored the use of cognitive therapy as a treatment variable to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive persons. The effectiveness of a multi-element treatment including cognitive therapy, blood-pressure biofeedback, and relaxation training was also assessed. Self-monitoring and maintenance training were included as a part of each treatment process.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc332378 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Cunningham, Diana Pinson |
| Contributors | Hughes, Howard, 1937-, Hamilton, Basil L., Doster, Joseph A., 1943-, Haynes, Jack Read, Hughes, Anita E. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 150 leaves : ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Cunningham, Diana Pinson, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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