Relaxation training in people with anxiety symptoms (in absence of depressive episode/disorder)
Question 4: Is relaxation training better (more effective than/as safe as) than treatment as usual in adults with anxiety symptoms (in absence of depressive episode/disorder) - who are in distress or have some degree of impaired functioning?
- Population: adults with anxiety symptoms
- Interventions: relaxation training
- Comparison: treatment as usual
- Outcomes:
- symptom reduction
- adverse effects.
Recommendation(s)
In non-specialized health care settings, relaxation training should be considered as treatment for anxiety symptoms (in absence of depressive episode/disorder) - who are in distress or have some degree of impaired functioning.
Strength of recommendation: STANDARD