The Effect of Benson Relaxation Exercise and Mandala Coloring Activity on Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health of Palliative Caregivers (Benson Relaxation Technique (BRT), Mandala Coloring Activity (MCA))

This study aimed to examine the effects of mandala coloring activities, applied in conjunction with Benson relaxation exercises, on the stress, anxiety, and mental well-being of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. Accordingly, the hypotheses of the study are as follows: H0a: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has no effect on the stress levels of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. H0b: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has no effect on the anxiety levels of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. H0c: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has no effect on the mental well-being of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. H1a: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has an effect on the stress levels of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. H1b: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has an effect on the anxiety levels of caregivers in a palliative care clinic. H1c: The combined application of Benson relaxation exercises and mandala coloring activities has an effect on the mental well-being of caregivers in a palliative care clinic.