scholarly journals The effects of cognitive-behavioral training and muscle relaxation on the degree of tinnitus and the quality of sleep

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Tavakoli ◽  
Seyed Ali Marashi ◽  
Najme Hamid ◽  
Kioumars Beshlideh
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Behavioral Approach ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Behavioral Training ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and Aim: Tinnitus is an annoying distressing phantom phenomenon that can cause major problems, such as insomnia and sleep deprivation. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effects of cognitive-behavioral training (CBT) and muscle relaxation on the level of tinnitus and the quality of sleep in patients with tinnitus in Ahvaz City in 2018−2019. Methods: This study is a semi-experimental, pretest, post-test, and follow-up with control group. There are two experimental groups and one control group in this plan. Participants in the first experimental group received eight sessions of CBT and participants in the second experimental group received eight sessions of relaxation training. Control group were not sub­ject to any intervention. Results: The results of this study showed that cognitive-behavioral approach and muscle rela­xation have reduced the amount of tinnitus and increased sleep quality using multivariate cova­riance analysis. The most important results of this study are the effectiveness and usefulness of cognitive-behavioral approach and muscle relaxation on reducing tinnitus and increasing the quality of sleep. Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral therapy and muscle relaxation approaches were effective in improving tinnitus and quality of sleep. More attention and emphasize in these approaches will be a good alternative to some invasive (electric stimulation) or with some side-effects (drug therapy) approaches

scholarly journals Study of the Effectiveness of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Self Efficacy and Pain among Children Suffering from Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Kosar Bardideh ◽  
Fatemeh Bardideh ◽  
Keivan Kakabaraee
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>The aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of the cognitive behavioral therapy on pain reduction and the elevation of self efficacy among children who suffer from cancer.</p><p><strong>METHOD:</strong> The present study adopts a quasi experimental pretest-posttest two group design .The research population consists of all 9-11 year old children with cancer who admitted to Tehran specialized cancer treatment centers in 2015. From those eligible in this study 40 were selected at hand and were randomly divided to two experimental and control groups (20 for experimental group and 20 for control group). Kuris self-efficacy questionnaire and Oucher pain scale were employed for data collection and multivariate and single-variant analyses of covariance have been used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The results showed that the cognitive behavioral therapy has resulted in ease of pain and rise of efficacy among the experimental group (P˂ 0.01).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Based on findings it can be deduced that cognitive behavioral therapy has a significant impact on this group of patients and this treatment can be employed as an appropriate solution in order to reduce the symptoms of children with cancer and ultimately to treat cancer.</p>

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Jabalameli ◽  
Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽  
Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽  
Hossein Molavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly.  The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.

scholarly journals Chronic Insomnia in the Elderly: Current Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-161
Author(s):  
A.I. Melehin
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Chronic Insomnia ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
First Line

The article shows that in the treatment of chronic insomnia in geriatric patients, it is recommended to use a step-by-step treatment and start with steps aimed at the elimination of somatic, environmental and psychological barriers which affect the quality of sleep. An algorithm for the evaluation of sleep disorders at a later age firstly desctibed. The specifics of the clinical and psychological evaluation of the quality of sleep in geriatric patients presented. Evidence on the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for the treatment of chronic insomnia at a later age presented on the basis of a number of foreign studies. It is recommended to use multicomponent cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy as a first-line treatment of chronic insomnia at a later age Types, forms and structural components of cognitive-behavioral therapy of chronic insomnia in the elderly are detailed. Practical difficulties and reccomentations for the use of medical approach in the treatment of sleep disorders in the elderly are also presented.

scholarly journals Sleep Quality in Older Women: Effects of a Vibration Training Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8391
Author(s):  
María Victoria Palop-Montoro ◽  
Emilio Lozano-Aguilera ◽  
Milagros Arteaga-Checa ◽  
Víctor Serrano-Huete ◽  
Juan Antonio Párraga-Montilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Sleep is an important phenomenon to restore the body, both physically and emotionally, providing a state of balance in the person. It has been proven that adequate sleep at night is one of the main needs of older people in order to maintain an active and healthy life; among other factors, regular physical exercise can improve the quality of sleep. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of a physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training on sleep quality and the use of sleep drugs in women over 65 years of age. Methods: Fifty-two independent, physically active adult women were randomised into two groups: a physical exercise program (n = 26, control group) and the same physical exercise program supplemented with vibration training (n = 26, experimental group). The control group performed two weekly sessions of exercise, and the experimental group added another two sessions of vibration training to these two sessions for 12 weeks. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh index. Statistical significance was established as p < 0.05. Results: After the intervention, there were significant changes to the quality of sleep (p = 0.001) and hours of sleep (p = 0.002) in the experimental group. The consumption of drugs decreased in this group, although not significantly; however, it did have a moderate effect size (p = 0.058; d = 0.36). The control group, on the other hand, reported significantly worsened sleep quality (p = 0.001) and increased drug use (p = 0.008). Conclusion: Three months of vibration training, as a complement to a conventional physical exercise program, improves sleep quality and reduces the consumption of sleeping pills in women over 65 years of age.

An App-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Cancer Patients with Sleep Problems: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyong-Mee Chung ◽  
Yung Jae Suh ◽  
Siyung Chin ◽  
Eun-Seung Yu ◽  
Hyun Jeong Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Attentional Bias ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapy Program

UNSTRUCTURED Objective: To develop and evaluate an app-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for cancer patients with sleep problems. Method: Sixty participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the app-based cognitive behavioral therapy program (HARUToday Sleep) (N = 15), an app-based attentional control program (HARUCard Sleep) (N = 15), or a waitlist control group (N = 15). HARUToday Sleep consists of 48 sessions separated into five zones (psycho-education, behavioral activation, relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, and problem solving). Each participant was required to complete one 10- to 15-minute session per day on weekdays for 10 weeks. In the HARUCard Sleep, participants received one card per day, which provided information about cancer, hobbies, and activities. Participants were evaluated before and after the completion of the program using self-report questionnaires and a dot-probe computer task that measured attentional bias. Results: The intensity of sleep problems decreased significantly after the intervention for the HARUToday Sleep group compared to the other two groups, whereas there were no significant changes in the quality of life score and the attentional bias scores of the patients. Conclusion: The HARUToday Sleep app may be an effective intervention for reducing sleep problems in cancer patients.

A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Foot Massage on Incisional pain and sleep pattern among Post Caesarean Mothers admitted in selected hospitals, Hoshiarpur, Punjab

2021 ◽  
pp. 395-400
Author(s):  
Neeta Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Moderate Level ◽  
Sleep Pattern ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Incisional Pain ◽  
Experimental Group

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess effectiveness of foot massage on incisional pain and sleep pattern among post caesarean mothers. Background: Cesarean section (C.S) is the birth of fetus through a trans-abdominal incision in the uterus. Persistent post-operative pain is a well- known consequence of caesarean section. Some studies have found alternative methods such as acuapressure, aromatherapy and massage therapy to be fairly effective for treatment of post caesarean pain and improve the quality of sleep pattern. Foot massage appears to be effective, in expensive, low risk, flexible and easily applied. So, foot massage was used to assess its effect on incisional pain and sleep pattern among post caesarean mothers. Design: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group research design was used with non-probability purposive sampling technique to selected sample. Material and Methods: Sample of 60 post caesarean mothers from selected hospitals, 30 each in experimental group and control group were selected. Assessment of level of incisional pain was done by using standardized numerical pain rating scale whereas assessment of sleep pattern was done by using modified Groningen sleep quality index scale. Analysis was done by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: Findings showed that in experimental group, 93.24% post caesarean mothers had mild level of pain and 6.66% had moderate level of incisional pain. Whereas in control group, 40% had mild level of pain and 60% had moderate level of pain. On the other hand, 93.33 % post caesarean mothers had good sleep and 6.66% had poor quality of sleep pattern. Whereas in control group 100% post caesarean mothers had poor sleep pattern. Conclusion: Thus, the study concluded that the difference between mean pretest and posttest score was found statistically significant at p < 0.05 level in experimental group. Hence, research hypothesis was accepted and it revealed that there was impact of foot massage among post caesarean mothers in experimental group.

scholarly journals Therapist-Guided Internet-Based Treatments for Loneliness: A Randomized Controlled Three-Arm Trial Comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Anton Käll ◽  
Malin Bäck ◽  
Camilla Welin ◽  
Hanna Åman ◽  
Rasmus Bjerkander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Chronic loneliness has been linked to many adverse outcomes, including mental health problems. Psychological treatment of loneliness can be effective, but the evidence base is limited. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> To investigate the efficacy of 2 internet-based interventions based on cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IIPT) relative to a wait-list control group and each other. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 170 participants were recruited and randomized to either 9 weeks of ICBT (<i>n</i> = 68), IIPT (<i>n</i> = 68), or a wait-list condition (<i>n</i> = 34). The primary outcome was loneliness, measured using the UCLA Loneliness Scale before, during, and after treatment. Secondary measures of psychiatric disorders and quality of life were administered before and after treatment. Follow-up was conducted 4 months after the treatment had ended. Primary outcome data were analyzed using growth curve modeling. Secondary outcomes were analyzed using robust regression models. The trial was preregistered (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03807154). <b><i>Results:</i></b> The ICBT condition had a significantly greater impact on loneliness compared to the wait-list and IIPT conditions. Effect sizes were moderate to large (Cohen <i>d</i> = 0.71) compared to the wait-list and moderate (<i>d</i> = 0.53) compared to IIPT. The IIPT condition did not differ significantly from the wait-list. Both active treatments led to significant increases in quality of life. Only the ICBT group had significantly lower symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety compared to the wait-list group. Treatment gains were maintained but not improved at follow-up. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> ICBT can be an efficacious option for alleviating loneliness. The IIPT intervention was not as effective.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Group Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy on Reducing Depression

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zeinab Khairkhah ◽  
Ahmad Borjali ◽  
Faramarz Sohrabi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
The City ◽  
Experimental Group

The present research was done with the aim of determining the effectiveness of group Cognitive – Behavioral therapy on reducing depression and its subscales (emotional symptoms, cognitive symptoms and physical symptoms) among the wives of the martyrs in the city of Tehran. First, 200 wives of the martyrs were randomly selected from among the wives of the martyrs who had referred to the counseling center of the Foundation of Martyrs and the questionnaire of depression was administered on them. The subjects whose level of depression was higher than the average level were determined and from among them 60 people were randomly chosen and later they were divided into two equal groups and from these two groups, by drawing one group was selected as the experimental and the other was selected as the control group. In the pretest stage, the questionnaire was administered on the subjects and the experimental group was placed under training, i.e. group cognitive-behavioral therapy, while the control group received no such therapy. In the posttest stage, the questionnaire of depression was carried out on both groups and one month later, the follow up stage was administered. Findings revealed that training group cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective on decreasing depression on the wives of the martyrs in Tehran. Findings also indicated depression among the experimental group and in the follow up stage they enjoyed necessary constancy. It is concluded that the group cognitive-behavioral therapy has considerably diminished depression among the wives.

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