The Effect of Group Reflection on Nursing Students' Spiritual Well-being and Attitude Toward Spiritual Care: a randomized controlled trial

Objective. To determine the impact of spiritual intervention on hope and spiritual well-being of persons with cancer Methods. Randomized controlled trial in which 74 patients with cancer referring to a chemotherapy ward of Shahid Rajaie Hospital in Yasuj city, Iran, were participated. The eligible patients were randomly assigned to either intervention or control group. Spiritual-based intervention was performed based on the protocol in four main fields namely; religious, existence, emotional and social over 5 sessions before chemotherapy.The participants in the control group had received usual cares .Data were collected using Snyder's Hope Scale and Ellison's Scale Spiritual Well-Being Scale on a week before and after intervention. Results. The total mean scores of the scales of hope and spiritual well-being in both groups did not present statistical differences in the pre-intervention assessment. In contrast, at the post assessment, significant differences (p<0.001) were found in the mean scores between the intervention and control groups on the hope scale (60.9 versus 39.8) and on the spiritual well-being scale (94.3 versus 71.6). Conclusion. Spiritual intervention could promote hope and spiritual well-being of persons with cancer.

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Efficacy of the Fun For Wellness Online Intervention to Promote Multidimensional Well-Being: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Prevention Science ◽

10.1007/s11121-017-0779-z ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (8) ◽

pp. 984-994 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Nicholas D. Myers ◽

Isaac Prilleltensky ◽

Ora Prilleltensky ◽

Adam McMahon ◽

Samantha Dietz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Online Intervention ◽

Well Being ◽

Randomized Controlled

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The Influence of Connectedness to Nature on Psychological Well-Being: Evidence from the Randomized Controlled Trial Play&Grow

Challenges ◽

10.3390/challe12010012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Tanja Sobko ◽

Gavin T. L. Brown

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Young Children ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Well Being ◽

Path Model ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Connectedness To Nature ◽

Randomized Controlled

Urbanized children today have fewer opportunities to interact with nature which may lead to a greater risk of mental health problems. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate which particular changes in connectedness to nature (CN) would improve psychological well-being (PW) in young children. Six hundred and thirty-nine preschoolers (52.0% boys, age 34.9 ± 9.5 months) participated in Play&Grow, an early environmental education intervention. Children’s CN and PW were evaluated by parents before and after the program with validated measures; the CNI-PPC (four factors) and the SDQ, Strength and Difficulties questionnaire (five factors), respectively. The effectiveness of the intervention on the primary outcomes (CN, PW) as well as the relationship between them was analyzed in a repeated measures path model with intervention status as a causal predictor. Specific CN factors consistently increased ProSocial behavior and reduced Hyperactivity and Emotional problems. In summary, this study showed that the previously reported impact shifted from the total CN score to the specific CN factors. The Play&Grow intervention positively increased children’s CN and improved some aspects of psychological well-being in children which is a preliminary evidence of developmental benefits of connecting young children with nature. Our results indicate promising direction of action for the improvement of families’ psychological health.

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Multicomponent exercise to improve motor functions, cognition and well-being for nursing home residents who are unable to walk – A randomized controlled trial

Experimental Gerontology ◽

10.1016/j.exger.2021.111484 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 111484

Author(s):

Thomas Cordes ◽

Katharina Zwingmann ◽

Julian Rudisch ◽

Claudia Voelcker-Rehage ◽

Bettina Wollesen

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Well Being ◽

Motor Functions ◽

Randomized Controlled

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Can SMS Technology Improve Low Take-up of Social Benefits?

Peace Economics Peace Science and Public Policy ◽

10.1515/peps-2013-0060 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 61-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mariana Blanco ◽

Juan F. Vargas

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Benefits ◽

Limited Evidence ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Potential Channels ◽

Informational Barriers ◽

Government Benefits

AbstractLow take-up of stigma-free social benefits is often blamed on information asymmetries or administrative barriers. There is limited evidence on which of these potential channels is more salient in which contexts. We designed and implemented a randomized controlled trial to assess the extent to which informational barriers are responsible for the prevalent low take-up of government benefits among Colombian conflict-driven internal refugees. We provide timely information on benefits eligibility via SMS to a random half of the displaced household that migrated to Bogotá over a 6-month period. We show that improving information increases benefits’ take-up. However, the effect is small and only true for certain type of benefits. Hence, consistent with previous experimental literature, the availability of timely information explains only part of the low take-up rates and the role of administrative barriers and bureaucratic processes should be tackled to increase the well-being of internal refugees in Colombia.

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An Exploratory Study of Spiritual Dimensions Among Nursing Students

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship ◽

10.2202/1548-923x.1915 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Mary A Wehmer ◽

Mary T Quinn Griffin ◽

Ann H. White ◽

Joyce J. Fitzpatrick

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Spiritual Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Spiritual Practices ◽

Religion And Spirituality ◽

Spiritual Experiences ◽

Daily Spiritual Experiences ◽

Before And After ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

The Relationship

This exploratory descriptive study of spiritual experiences, well-being, and practices was conducted among 126 nursing students. Participants reported a higher level of spiritual well-being and life scheme than self-efficacy for well-being and life-scheme. Thus, students appeared to view the world and their role in it slightly more positively than their ability to affect their lives and make decisions. The students reported the most frequent spiritual experiences as being thankful for blessings; the next most frequent spiritual experiences having a desire to be close to God, feeling a selfless caring for others, and finding comfort in ones religion and spirituality. Students used both conventional and unconventional spiritual practices. Further study is necessary to study the relationship among spiritual practices, daily spiritual experiences, and spiritual well-being among nursing students and to evaluate these before and after implementation of specific educational offerings focused on spirituality and spiritual care in nursing.

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Acupuncture Versus Venlafaxine for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms in Patients With Hormone Receptor–Positive Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2009.23.5150 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 634-640 ◽

Cited By ~ 134

Author(s):

Eleanor M. Walker ◽

Alba I. Rodriguez ◽

Beth Kohn ◽

Ronald M. Ball ◽

Jan Pegg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Hot Flashes ◽

Well Being ◽

Post Treatment ◽

Acupuncture Group ◽

Vasomotor Symptoms ◽

Randomized Controlled

Purpose Vasomotor symptoms are common adverse effects of antiestrogen hormone treatment in conventional breast cancer care. Hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated in patients with breast cancer. Venlafaxine (Effexor), the therapy of choice for these symptoms, has numerous adverse effects. Recent studies suggest acupuncture may be effective in reducing vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women. This randomized controlled trial tested whether acupuncture reduces vasomotor symptoms and produces fewer adverse effects than venlafaxine. Patients and Methods Fifty patients were randomly assigned to receive 12 weeks of acupuncture (n = 25) or venlafaxine (n = 25) treatment. Health outcomes were measured for up to 1 year post-treatment. Results Both groups exhibited significant decreases in hot flashes, depressive symptoms, and other quality-of-life symptoms, including significant improvements in mental health from pre- to post-treatment. These changes were similar in both groups, indicating that acupuncture was as effective as venlafaxine. By 2 weeks post-treatment, the venlafaxine group experienced significant increases in hot flashes, whereas hot flashes in the acupuncture group remained at low levels. The venlafaxine group experienced 18 incidences of adverse effects (eg, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety), whereas the acupuncture group experienced no negative adverse effects. Acupuncture had the additional benefit of increased sex drive in some women, and most reported an improvement in their energy, clarity of thought, and sense of well-being. Conclusion Acupuncture appears to be equivalent to drug therapy in these patients. It is a safe, effective and durable treatment for vasomotor symptoms secondary to long-term antiestrogen hormone use in patients with breast cancer.

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