Effectiveness of Positive Psychology Skills Training on Life Expectancy of Addicts in Tehran

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Meysam Rad ◽  
Zahra Seifi
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Skills Training

scholarly journals The concept of resilience- the scientific adaptation for society health

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 525
Author(s):  
Guna Svence
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Resilience Factors ◽  
Resilience Indicators ◽  
Positive Intervention

The main idea of the paper to indicate the factors of resilience indicators. The task of the research - a theoretical analysis of the latest research resilience factors and resilience risk factors and to analyze the theory of the intervention of positive psychology and development programs. Based on quantitative methods (narrative content analysis) recognise the contents of resilience and create the resilience factor model. Author together with students form RTTEMA master study programme “Psychology” during last 4 years (Svence and Nereta, Pumpurina, Stale, Berzina, 2009-2012) has created a positive intervention author programme “Resilience skills training” and adapted in Latvian term “resilience” together with scale of resilience (Resilience Scale, RS, Wagnild & Young, 1993). Eksperimental programmes was based on the Penn Resilience Programme (Seligman at al, 1999) and Masters Resilience Trainer (Gillham, Reivich, & Jaycox, 2008 Reivich & Seligman, 2008) programms which include the vitaly of skills development (self-regulation, hardiness, optimism, meaningful live, character strengths, etc). The practical aim is to analyse and compare resilience indicators in the groups of different ages (this article will analyse one of them- 40-50 years old wimin leaders group) in the period of twelve weeks by using experimental program of positive intervention. One of researches (Svence, Berzina, 2011-2012) participants narrative content analysis proves that individuals with daily stress caused by various stressors, and it significantly affects psychological wellbeing, as a result of these stressors can be added to the resilience risk factors because they increase human adaptive interference. Narrative content analysis proves that, for examples, women's resilience is the compilation of the resources - the vitality of the personality resources, which includes the force of will, hope, optimism, ability to adapt to change, stress tolerance, ability to solve problems and make decisions, positive thinking and attitude towards yourself and life in general . Women's are important resilience factors is social support of relatives, which gives strength and comfort, communicating with other, previous experience, understanding of the resources resilience, sense of responsibility, positive attitudes towards themselves, belief in yourself and the desire to improve themselves. After the intervention of quantitative analysis of the results of the study the author concludes that resilience is a set of skills that can be developed. It is proved by the results of the indicators before and after the intervention is received as well as by the results achieved in positive psychology (Seligman et al, 1999; Gillham, Reivich, & Jaycox, 2008 Reivich & Seligman, Jackson, & Watkins, 2004, Khoshaba , Maddi, 1999, Gillham et al. 1991; Reivich, Shatte & Gillham,2003). Authors has approbated the programm “Resilience skills training” and has approved Resilience scale (Resilience Scale, RS, Wagnild & Young, 1993, translated by G. Svence, I.Berzina, 2011) and created a resilience factor theoretical and experimental model.

scholarly journals Does migrant background predict to what extent colorectal cancer patients want to be informed about their life expectancy? – a cross-sectional analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja Leonhardt ◽  
Katja Aschenbrenner ◽  
Martin E. Kreis ◽  
Johannes C. Lauscher
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Migrant Health ◽  
Migration Background ◽  
Cancer Stage ◽  
Migrant Background

Abstract Background Although migrant health is a topic of interest across Europe and although health care services in Germany consider migrant health issues, people with a migrant background often experience difficulties regarding health care provision. The prevalence of various cancers among migrants is lower relative to non-migrants although this equalizes with increasing duration of residence. There are documented differences in health behavior and disease-coping strategies between migrants and non-migrants, but data are scarce on this subject. This analysis investigates the extent of information migrant and non-migrant colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in Germany want about their life expectancy and the level of trust they have in their treating physician. Method Data from 522 CRC patients were collected through a self-reported questionnaire. Migrant background was determined by the patients’ and/or their parents’ birthplace. Bivariate analyses were applied to determine the differences between migrants and non-migrants. A multivariate analysis was used to measure the effect of migration background, demographics, and cancer stage and treatment on the preferred extent of information about life expectancy and trust in their treating physician. Results There were no significant differences regarding demographics or cancer stage and treatment between migrant and non-migrant CRC patients. Having a migrant background had no influence on the level of trust in the treating physician, but migrants preferred to be less informed about their life expectancy than non-migrants (21.4% vs. 13.4%, p = 0.04). The multivariate analysis showed that men (aOR = 2.102, CI: 1.123–3.932) and patients with a non-migrant background (aOR = 5.03, CI: 1.02–24.73) preferred receiving information about the approximate value of their life expectancy, rather than receiving no information. Conclusion The study found more similarities than discrepancies between migrant and non-migrant CRC patients regarding demographic factors and stage of disease and treatment, which may be a consequence of an increasingly homogeneous cross-cultural society. However, cultural differences between the minority and host population remain and should always be taken into account in daily clinical practice and in the communication skills training of health care professionals. The study also indicates that recording migration background into health registers would facilitate migrant-sensitive research.

scholarly journals Mindfulness and tennis performance: A review of literature and practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (70) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shameema Yousuf
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Meditative Practice

Mindfulness practice has grown exponentially in more recent times out of two schools of thought: Eastern Bhuddist meditative practice which has been popularised by Kabat-Zinn and colleagues (Kabat-Zinn, 2003), and a Western approach developed by Langer and colleagues (Langer, 1989). Adaptations of both Eastern and Western practices have been utilised by sport psychology practitioners as an alternative to psychological skills training. There have been some practices that combine mindfulness with psychological skills training when assisting athletes in optimising performance (Baltzell, McCarthy & Greenbaum, 2014). Indeed, mindfulness is associated with positive psychology and wellbeing. The paper reviews some of the literature in the Eastern practice, the practice of mindfulness in sport environments, and will highlight some of the interventions undertaken in tennis.

Improving Communication Skills in Health Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Lynda Katz Wilner ◽  
Marjorie Feinstein-Whittaker
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
International Medical Graduate ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Medical Interpreters ◽  
Accent Modification

Hospital reimbursements are linked to patient satisfaction surveys, which are directly related to interpersonal communication between provider and patient. In today’s health care environment, interactions are challenged by diversity — Limited English proficient (LEP) patients, medical interpreters, International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians, nurses, and support staff. Accent modification training for health care professionals can improve patient satisfaction and reduce adverse events. Surveys were conducted with medical interpreters and trainers of medical interpreting programs to determine the existence and support for communication skills training, particularly accent modification, for interpreters and non-native English speaking medical professionals. Results of preliminary surveys suggest the need for these comprehensive services. 60.8% believed a heavy accent, poor diction, or a different dialect contributed to medical errors or miscommunication by a moderate to significant degree. Communication programs should also include cultural competency training to optimize patient care outcomes. Examples of strategies for training are included.

A Comparison of Experiential and Observational Approaches for Enhancing the Interpersonal Communication Skills of Speech-Language Pathology Students

1981 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah R. Klevans ◽  
Helen B. Volz ◽  
Robert M. Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Student Speech ◽  
Verbal Skills ◽  
Interpersonal Effectiveness ◽  
Helping Relationship ◽  
Interpersonal Skills Training ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Clinical Interactions

The effects of two short-term interpersonal skills training approaches on the verbal behavior of student speech-language pathologists were evaluated during peer interviews. Students who had participated in an experiential program in which they practiced specific verbal skills used significantly more verbal behaviors though to facilitate a helping relationship than did students whose training had consisted of observing and analyzing these verbal skills in clinical interactions. Comparisons with results of previous research suggest that length of training may be a crucial variable as students appear to need considerable time and practice to master the complex skills necessary for interpersonal effectiveness.

229: A Co-Morbidity Adjusted Life Expectancy Tool for use in the Urology Clinic

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 77-77
Author(s):  
Patti Groome ◽  
D. Robert Siemens ◽  
William J. MacKillop ◽  
Michael Brundage ◽  
Jun Kawakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Urology Clinic

395: Nomogram Predicting 10 year Life Expectancy after Radical Prostatectomy or Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 131-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jochen Wafz ◽  
Andrea Gallina ◽  
Aldo M. Bocciardi ◽  
Sascha Ahyai ◽  
Paul Perrotta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Life Expectancy
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