Thoracic surgery threatens the integrity of body, such as physical, psychological, social and spiritual
aspects and may cause discomfort such as pain response and sleep disturbance. Aim: The study
aimed to determine the effect of Benson's relaxation technique on reducing pain intensity, anxiety
level and improving sleep quality among patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Design: A quasi
experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in thoracic surgery
department at Mansoura chest hospital and Mansoura University Hospital- chest department.
Subjects: A purposive sample of 160 post thoracic surgery were recruited in this study. Tools: Four
tools were used; Tool I: Assessment interview questionnaire sheet includes personal and health
relevant data, Tool II: Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMPQ), Tool III: Groningen Sleep < /div>
Quality Scale (GSQS) and Tool V: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: There
was a statistically significant effect of Benson's Relaxation Technique on reducing pain intensity,
anxiety level and improving sleep quality among patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Conclusion:
The study concluded that, Benson relaxation technique has a positive improvement in level of pain,
quality of sleep and anxiety & depression among the study group who applied Benson's relaxation
technique. Also, the most common factors that can affect the sleep quality level for those patients is
the pain. Recommendation: This study recommended that, the nurses should pay more attention to
Benson's relaxation technique as a simple, cheap and effective technique while taking care of post
operative patients.