Labyrinth stress reduction project

Abstract: According to the researcher, this is a "casual" research project funded by a small grant to measure the effect of tracing a finger labyrinth on the stress levels of those who used it. An 18 inch wooden finger labyrinth was placed in the meditation room of the hospital where the researcher was health education director. A short survey and instructions were placed near the labyrinth. Thirty surveys were completed for this study. Of the 30 respondents, 28 (93%) reported "some" stress to "lots" of stress prior to tracing the finger labyrinth. After tracing the finger labyrinth, 28 (93%) reported that they were "more relaxed" to "very relaxed."

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