Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program: the Effect of a Novel Psycho-interventional Method on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Self-efficacy in Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 06 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadali Besharat ◽  
Seyed massood Nabavi ◽  
Shiva Geranmayepour ◽  
Damineh Morsali ◽  
Shima Haghani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

scholarly journals Mindfulness improves psychological quality of life in community-based patients with severe mental health problems: A pilot randomized clinical trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 168 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 530-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilio López-Navarro ◽  
Cristina Del Canto ◽  
Miriam Belber ◽  
Antoni Mayol ◽  
Ovidio Fernández-Alonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Psychological Quality Of Life

scholarly journals The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Therapy on Quality of Life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis, Ahvaz, Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-217
Author(s):  
Bentolhoda Kolahkaj ◽  
Fatemeh Zargar ◽  
Nasrin Majdinasab
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Introduction: Low quality of life is one of the most common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which can reduce satisfaction with life, as well as increase death ratio and neuro-mental problems. The present study aimed to determine the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy on the quality of life in women with Multiple sclerosis in the city of Ahvaz. Methods: Forty eight patients who had referred to neurologists were selected by convenient sampling and were assigned into two groups (MBSR and control) randomly. The participants of the two groups answered the 36-item quality of life questionnaire. The experimental group was under treatment for 8 sessions while the control group did not receive any psychological treatment. Data were analyzed, using SPSSver.13 software by repeated measures analysis of variance. Results: In the MBSR group, the mean subscales of QOL had more significant reduction compare to control group. Also the improvement of all subscales of mental and physical QOL continued after two months later in follow up stage. Conclusion: The findings suggest that MBSR is useful for improving the quality of life in patients with MS.

scholarly journals Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Female Sexual Function and Mental Health in Patients with Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun-Chen Chang ◽  
Gen-Min Lin ◽  
Tzu-Lin Yeh ◽  
Yuh‑Ming Chang ◽  
Chun-Yin Yeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
The Impact

Abstract PurposeThere have been few studies using mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to improve sexual function in Asian women with breast cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mindfulness intervention on female sexual function, mental health and quality of life in patients with breast cancer.MethodsFifty-one women with breast cancer were allocated into 6-week MBSR (n=26) session or usual care (n=25), without differences in group characteristics. The research tools included the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), and the EuroQol instrument (EQ-5D). The Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) was used to verify the foregoing scale. The effects of MBSR were evaluated by the differences between the post- and pre-intervention score in each scale. Statistical analyses consisted of descriptive dataset and Mann-Whitney ranked-pairs test.ResultsAlthough MBSR did not significantly improve sexual desire and depression in patients with breast cancer, MBSR could improve parts of female sexual function [i.e. Δarousal: 5.73 vs. -5.96, Δlubrication: 3.35 vs. -3.48, and Δsatisfaction: 8.48 vs. 1.76; all p <.005] assessed by the FSFI, and mental health [Δanxiety: -10.92 vs.11.36 and Δstress: -10.96 vs.11.40; both p <.001] assessed by the DASS-21.ConclusionOur study revealed that MBSR can improve female sexual function and mental health except sexual desire and depression in women with breast cancer. Medical staffs can incorporate MBSR into clinical health education for patients with breast cancer to promote their overall quality of life.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral ‎Therapy in Enhancing Resiliency and Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study

2022 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Karimi ◽  
Fatemeh Narenji Thani ◽  
Zahra Naqhsh ◽  
Tahereh Ghazaghi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Post Test

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, common, and progressive disease of the nervous system, and the affected individuals suffer from its complications throughout their lives and experience different physical and emotional disorders. Objectives: The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive-behavioral ‎therapy (CBT) in enhancing resiliency and quality of life among MS patients. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was carried out on 30 MS patients referred to the Department of Neurology in Baqiyatallah Hospital (Tehran, Iran) during February 19 to September 1, 2017. The patients were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) ACT (n = 10, 8 sessions, 90-minute weekly‎ sessions), (2) CBT (n = 10, 10 sessions, 90-minute weekly‎ sessions), and (3) control group (n = 10, no sessions). The resilience and quality of life were measured in pre-test and post-test phases and 1.5 months after treatment using the Connor-Davidson Resilience and Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scales, respectively. Repeated measurement ANOVA and SPSS Software (version 24) were used in this study to analyze the collected data. Results: The study sample consisted of 30 MS patients (mean age = 31.7 ± 5.7, 60% female and 57% married). The three groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic and baseline variables. The results demonstrated that both ACT and CBT had the same effectiveness in increasing resiliency (mean difference in CBT = 0.9 vs ACT = 0.8 (P = 0.882); CBT = 0.9 vs. Control = -1.4 (P = 0.004); ACT = 0.8 vs. Control = -1.4 (P = 0.0041)) and quality of life (mean difference in CBT = 2.9 vs ACT = 3.1 (P = 0.051); CBT = 2.9 vs. Control = 0.6 (P = 0.002); ACT = 3.1 vs. Control = 0.6 (P = 0.014)) among the MS patients so that the participants’ post-test and follow-up scores increased significantly compared to the pretest scores. Conclusions: The present study results indicate that ACT and CBT can equally enhance resiliency and quality of life among MS patients.

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