khadije Salmani; Sanaz Sadat Nematollahzadeh Mahani; Sara Shahbazi; Zohre Ostovar; Leila Ganji
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 5-20
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Aim: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and Prtlfattryn and in terms of emotional and psychological affects women more than other cancers. The aim of this study was to compare the styles documents, spiritual experiences and resilience of women with breast cancer in healthy women respectively ...
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Aim: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and Prtlfattryn and in terms of emotional and psychological affects women more than other cancers. The aim of this study was to compare the styles documents, spiritual experiences and resilience of women with breast cancer in healthy women respectively Methods: The study of causal - comparative on all women with breast cancer (n = 50) and healthy women (n = 50) referred to Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran. Sampling of the type available and the two groups regarding demographic characteristics were compared. Styles Questionnaire for data collection documents daily spiritual experiences scale and scale Tabavry Kanr and Davidson were used. Research data were analyzed with independent t tests and multivariate analysis of variance Results: The results showed that between styles documents and its components in pleasant and unpleasant events in women with breast cancer in healthy women there are differences (P Conclusion: The results of the study could be found that documentation styles, spiritual experiences and TabVry as the three factors on breast cancer patients considered therefore seem to be holding and positive educational courses such as supportive psychotherapy, cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy-based therapy for women with breast cancer treatment is suggested to managers and directors
Majid Safarinia; SHeyda Sharifi Saki; Hadi Ahmadi
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 21-33
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Objective: Reviewing memories in a Verbal or non-verbal ways is a type of interpersonal communication that elderlies or patients with cognitive disorders by expressing their feelings find an opportunity for social and professional interactions. The purpose of this study is analyzing the effectiveness ...
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Objective: Reviewing memories in a Verbal or non-verbal ways is a type of interpersonal communication that elderlies or patients with cognitive disorders by expressing their feelings find an opportunity for social and professional interactions. The purpose of this study is analyzing the effectiveness of treatment techniques of life revision on cognitive status of retired men in Tehran. Method: The population of this research contains retired men who are going to Buali Park in Tehran. Among these people, we selected 30 of them who were interested in participating in the study and their adjustment score were average and low, they were randomly selected and divided into experimental and control groups (each group 15 members). Both groups answered the MMSE criteria before and after the training course. Results: Covariance analysis showed that there is a significant difference between mean of experimental and control groups. Therefore the method of treatment techniques of life revision on cognitive status of retired men in Tehran was effective. Conclusion: Life revision is a treatment process that helps retired people to reflect their events and experiences in the past with pleasure and joy and reach to a mental stability.
Mohamad oraki; Puran sami
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 34-47
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Objective: the purpose of this research is studying of : Mindfulness Integrated Behavior- Cognitive Therapy Effect on psychological well-being, quality of life among multiple sclerosis patients.Method: Materials and Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental design of which the corpus is all multiple ...
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Objective: the purpose of this research is studying of : Mindfulness Integrated Behavior- Cognitive Therapy Effect on psychological well-being, quality of life among multiple sclerosis patients.Method: Materials and Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental design of which the corpus is all multiple sclerosis patients that have a file at MS Society of Iran. Of these30 were selected by Voluntary sampling and were randomly divided into two groups: experimental and control group , then testing group were under Mindfulness- Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Instruments that used is quality of life’ 54 items, and psychological well-being questionnaires that completed by patients. Behavior- Cognitive Therapy based on Mindfulness was used to the experimental group. After completion of the process both experimental and control groups were filled in the questionnaires again .data were then analyzed using Co-variance test (Ancova and Mancova).Results: Multi-variable covariance(Ancova and Mancova) analyze showed that there was a significant difference among two groups in the case of psychological well-being and quality of life in MS patients in psychological dimension (p< 0/001).Conclusion: Mindfulness- Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy may increase psychological well-being in MS patients and also improves quality of life in MS patients in psychological dimension.
Fereshte Pourmohseni-Koluri; Fina Eslami
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 48-67
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Abstract Object: Despite of prevalent and clear signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the causes of this illness is still unclear. It seems mental factors contribute in severity and incident of this illness, But still there is no cure for this disease The aim of this study was to investigate effectiveness ...
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Abstract Object: Despite of prevalent and clear signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the causes of this illness is still unclear. It seems mental factors contribute in severity and incident of this illness, But still there is no cure for this disease The aim of this study was to investigate effectiveness of group cognitive therapy based on mindfulness on mental health and quality of life of patients with bowel irritating syndrome. Method: This research was semi-experimental design pretest-posttest with control group that subjects were 40 people who diagnosed by physician as BIS that selected by available sampling method. And randomly assigned in experimental and control groups. Then two groups answered general health and quality of life questionnaires. Experimental group received 8 sessions of 90 –minute’s group cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and the control group did not receive any treatment. Both groups completed questionnaires after completing the treatment again. Data analyzed by Analysis of univariate and Multivariate Covariance. Results: Analysis of univariate and Multivariate Covariance revealed mental health and quality of life effectively higher in experimental group compared to the control group (p< 0/001). Conclusion: The findings have showed the group cognitive therapy based on mindfulness promote mental health and improve quality of life of patient with irritable bowel syndrome.
Ali Moghada Zadeh; Rasoul Hemayattalab; Amir hosein Mehrsafar
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 68-87
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Purpose: The Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) is a tool by which we can measure the level of trait competitive anxiety. The original form included 15 questions and three subscales included: Somatic, Worry, and concentration distraction. The aim of this study was to examine of validity and reliability of ...
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Purpose: The Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) is a tool by which we can measure the level of trait competitive anxiety. The original form included 15 questions and three subscales included: Somatic, Worry, and concentration distraction. The aim of this study was to examine of validity and reliability of Persian version of sport anxiety scale-2 in children and teenager athletes. Methodology: 358 questionnaires were completed by 9-16 years-old athletes (%49.5 boy and %50.5 girl) who took part in different fields. Construct validity were used to estimate four competing models. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to assess the proposed models. The scale reliability was calculated by using of the Choronbach's alpha method. Also, to examine temporal reliability, test–retest method was used. Result: The result showed that Persian version of sport anxiety scale-2 provided support structure of original form and validity and reliability were confirmed. Conclusion: Persian version of sport anxiety scale-2 can be recommended to measure athlete trait competitive anxiety according to different ages
Mohammad Mehdi Pasandideh; Leila Zare
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 88-108
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Objective: This research aims at shedding light on well-being psychiatric aspects of resiliency and sense of humour between patients who suffer from coronary artery disease and healthy individuals. Method: The methodology employed is ex-post facto and the study population includes two groups of patients ...
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Objective: This research aims at shedding light on well-being psychiatric aspects of resiliency and sense of humour between patients who suffer from coronary artery disease and healthy individuals. Method: The methodology employed is ex-post facto and the study population includes two groups of patients and healthy individuals who live in Rasht. The samples under investigation consist of two hundred participants (one hundred individuals who suffer from coronary artery disease and one hundred healthy individuals) who were examined using Well-being Organisationresiliency and sense of humour questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-ver20, descriptive statistics and variance analysis. Results: According to results obtained, it is proved that there is a significant difference between the two above mentioned groups from a psychiatric perspective of well- being. Regarding the gender of the two groups, it is shown that there is also a meaningful difference between the patients and healthy individuals. Considering resiliency, it is revealed that there is a meaningful difference between the two groups, but there is no significant difference between female patients and female non-patients. Conclusion: the findings of the research indicate that from the psychiatric aspect of well- being, patients who suffer from coronary artery disease have less average of resiliency and sense of humour in comparison to healthy individuals and gender is an important aspect of it as well.
Seyed mojtaba aghili; sepideh Afzali
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 109-124
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Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of yoga breathing exercises on low pain, anxiety, psychological and physical well-being of women with MS in Golestan province, Gorgan. Method: This research was conducted by using experimental study with pretest-posttest design, ...
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Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of yoga breathing exercises on low pain, anxiety, psychological and physical well-being of women with MS in Golestan province, Gorgan. Method: This research was conducted by using experimental study with pretest-posttest design, employing control group. The statistical population consisted of women who were member of MS society of Gorgan. Among them, 30 were selected and randomly allocated into two equal experimental and control groups. Data-collecting instruments included the West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (34sf), Speilberger State – Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y) (40 sf), the Short Form Health Survey (sf 36) questionnaire, Affect Balance Scale (10sf) and Diener satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) (5sf). Data were analyzed via nonparametric tests for dependent samples (pretest and posttest and Mann-Whitney Test) and two-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test for independent samples (comparing experimental and control group). Results: The data indicated that yoga breathing techniques in group, regarding the effectiveness of the intervention, was significantly (pConclusion: Due to the effectiveness of this treatment, it is recommended to use it in different clinics to improve both the mental and physical well-being of women suffering from MS.
Ahmad Alipour; Akbar Rezai; Touraj Hashemi; Nahid yousefpour
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 125-136
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Objective: this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and coronary heart disease and psychological well-being. Method: This study method was semi experimental Research projects was pretest-post ...
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Objective: this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and coronary heart disease and psychological well-being. Method: This study method was semi experimental Research projects was pretest-post test with control group. The study sample included all patients with cardiovascular disease of Tabriz city in the first quarter of 1393. Sample study contained (40person) among people with cardiovascular patients from April to June 1393 who referred to Madani Hospital Tabriz. In this study, the first phase of random sampling was used and later on the experimental and control groups were used. The experimental group received training with cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification. Both groups were tested for the pre-test and post-test. A questionnaire based on the psychological well-being and a demographic chart armistice was used in this survey. To analyze the data, the mean and standard deviation, standard error of the mean and the analytical method was used for multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: The findings showed that there were diference between experimental and control groups in improvement of vital signs and psychological well-being. Conclusion: The results indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy focused on lifestyle modification to increase monitoring vital signs and psychological well-being of patients with coronary artery disease.
Ali Reza Zarei; Sayed Abbas Haghayegh
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 137-151
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between defense mechanisms and adaptation strategies on psychological well-being of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Shiraz. Method: The design was a correlative study. Samples of 80 patients aged ...
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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between defense mechanisms and adaptation strategies on psychological well-being of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Shiraz. Method: The design was a correlative study. Samples of 80 patients aged 18 to 40 years, at least primary school level and also in the final stages of life were selected. This study using psychological well-being questionnaires, defense mechanisms and coping strategies were evaluated. For data analysis, stepwise regression and correlation coefficient were used. Results: Consistent with observations made its acceptance of psychological well-being (r=0/345) And purposeful life (r=0/342 ) With dimensions of immature defense mechanisms and psychological well-being positive relations with others (r=0/441 ) dominance on environmental (r=0/ 265 )), Purpose in Life (r=0/375 ) And personal development (r=0/290) With neurotic defense mechanisms and psychological well-being of their adoption (0/226), Positive relations with others (0/475.), Environmental mastery (r=0/365 ), purpose in life (r=0/461.) and personal development (r=0/349 ) with no significant relationship has developed defense mechanisms and the relationship between psychological well-being does not have any emotion-focused strategies and self-acceptance, but the psychological well-being (r=0/264) And positive relations with others (r=0/367 ) And Environmental mastery (r=0/445 ) And purposeful life (r= 0/473 ) and personal development (0/383) there is no significant relationship with task-oriented strategy(P Conclusion: The results of the data shows that developed defense mechanisms and emotion-focused coping and problem-oriented with psychological well-being of people with positive relationship to Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome
Elham zamani; Abdollah Moatamedy; Maryam Bakhtiari
Volume 5, Issue 20 , January 2017, Pages 152-167
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Objective: acceptance and commitment therapy is a third generation behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness skills, acceptance and cognitive defusion in order to achieve psychological flexibility. The main purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy ...
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Objective: acceptance and commitment therapy is a third generation behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness skills, acceptance and cognitive defusion in order to achieve psychological flexibility. The main purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on anxiety in patients with Multiple Sclerosis( MS). Method: This research was carried out based on questionnaire survey and Beck Anxiety Inventory. The method of the experimental design of pretest - posttest control group design was used. The respondents of the survey were chosen from members of MS community of Tehran and randomly classified in two experimental/control groups. In pre-test the severity of anxiety was assessed by Beck Anxiety Inventory. The experimental group received 8 , one and half hour-sessions of ACT twice a week for a month but the control group did not receive any intervention. Again in post-test and 3 month follow up BAI was conducted. Results: The findings of this study showed significant differences between control and experimental groups. Acceptance and commitment therapy has a significant effect on reducing anxiety in multiple sclerosis. Conclusion: It can be concluded that acceptance and commitment therapy is effective in reducing anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis.