Guided Imagery as a Resource to Decrease Test Anxiety

Creat Nurs. 2018 Nov;24(4):211-214. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.24.4.211.

Abstract

A pre-exam guided imagery intervention was implemented with 49 senior baccalaureate nursing students to address test anxiety. The intervention consisted of listening to a 10-minute recorded audio guided imagery exercise. Self-reported anxiety levels were measured using a Likert scale pre- and post-guided imagery. Most students demonstrated a reduction in test anxiety postintervention.

Keywords: guided imagery; nursing students; self-care; test anxiety.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anxiety / psychology*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
  • Educational Measurement*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imagery, Psychotherapy*
  • Male
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*