scholarly journals The Effect of Compassion-Based Counseling on Marital Intimacy of Conflicted Couples

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Zahedi
Keyword(s):  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Marital Intimacy ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Background: The occurrence of marital conflicts decreases the quality of communication between couples and marital intimacy. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of compassion-based counseling on marital intimacy of conflicted couples in Isfahan. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and control group. The statistical population included all couples referring to Isfahan counseling centers in 1396. The sample size was 30 couples who were selected by purposive non-random sampling method and were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The intervention group received compassion-based counseling intervention for 8 sessions which lasted an hour and a half for 2 months. Then, subjects in both groups were examined. The instruments used were the marital conflict questionnaire and marital intimacy questionnaire. After collecting the questionnaires and extracting the raw data, data were analyzed by SPSS (version 23) using descriptive statistics and covariance analysis. Results: The results showed that compassion-based counseling had a significant effect on the marital intimacy of couples in the post-test phase (P < 0.0001). This treatment could increase the marital intimacy of conflicted couples. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that compassion-based therapy using techniques such as mindfulness training, empathy, and sympathy for oneself and managing difficult emotions can enhance the marital intimacy of the conflicted couples. In this regard, compassion-based therapy can be used as an effective treatment to increase the marital intimacy of conflicted couples.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Satisfactory Marriage Training Intervention in Marital Conflicts and Marital Disillusionment

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-18
Keyword(s):  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Marriage Education ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Marital Conflicts ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control

Background and Aim: Unresolved and dysfunctional marital conflicts are always accompanied by frustration and daily tensions, leading to ignoring the needs of the couples and declining the quality of their marital relationships. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of satisfactory marriage intervention on marital conflicts and marital frustration. Materials and Methods: The present research method was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of this study consisted of all married men and women with a spouse of 25 years and older in Zanjan, of which 30 people were selected by available sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The data were obtained through Sanaei and Barati Marital Conflict Questionnaire and Kayser’s Marital Frustration Questionnaire and analyzed with descriptive statistics methods such as mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics by multivariate analysis of covariance and Spss.22 Software. The Shapiro-Wilkes test was used to test the normality of the covariance analysis test, and the Loon test was used to investigate the homogeneity of the variances. Also, the significance level of the tests was considered to be 0.05. Results: The results indicated that satisfactory marriage intervention was effective in marital conflicts and marital frustration (p <0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that satisfactory marriage intervention was effective on marital conflicts and marital frustration. Therefore, satisfactory marriage education leads to reducing marital conflicts and marital frustration, which is used to improve the quality of life of couples.

scholarly journals Keefektifan Metode Microskill Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Supervisi Klinik

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Sunarko Sunarko ◽  
Ova Emilia ◽  
Harsono Mardiwiyoto
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: Clinical education requires competent supervisor to guide student. Supervisory competency should be trained and closely monitored to ensure quality learning process taking place. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of micro-skill supervisory model to improve the supervision quality among nursing student. Method: The research used quantitative approach with quasi experimental design. Subject consisted 91 students of the third year Nursing students at Magelang Health Polytechnic. Students were divided into two groups: intervention group (44 students) and control group (47 students) using purposive sampling. Research questionnaire consisted of 21 items which were derived from 5 micro skill domains was used. Intervention was supervision using micro-skill model during 2 weeks in a rotation of clinical practice.Results: There was no difference of quality clinical supervision was used in the control group while in experiment group the pre and post test score was significantly different. The experiment group had higher quality of supervision. The study showed that only 9 items showed significant improvement of supervision and 12 items did not show any improvement.Conclusion: Clinical teaching using micro skill model is more effective in improving the quality of nursing student clinical supervision compare to the conventional method. 

scholarly journals Penurunan Nyeri Pascabedah Pasien TUR Prostat Melalui Relaksasi Benson

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-178
Author(s):  
Gad Datak ◽  
Krisna Yetti ◽  
Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Analgesic Therapy ◽  
Relaxation Intervention ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Response Method ◽  
And Control

AbstrakRelaksasi Benson merupakan pengembangan metode respons relaksasi dengan melibatkan faktor keyakinan pasien yang dapat mengurangi nyeri pascabedah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektifitas relaksasi Benson dalam menurunkan nyeri pascabedah pasien TUR Prostat. Metode penelitian quasi-eksperimental dengan pre test and post test design with control group. Pengambilan sampel dengan consecutive sampling. Jumlah sampel 14 orang, masing-masing 7 orang pada kelompok intervensi yang diberikan kombinasi relaksasi Benson dan terapi analgesik serta kelompok kontrol yang hanya diberikan terapi analgesik. Relaksasi Benson dilakukan setelah pemberian analgesik dengan durasi 15 menit selama dua hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kombinasi Relaksasi Benson dan terapi analgesik efektif menurunkan rasa nyeri pascabedah pada pasien TUR Prostat (p = 0,019, α = 0,05). Penelitian ini menyarankan Relaksasi Benson digunakan untuk mengurangi nyeri pasca bedah TUR Prostat elektif. AbstractBenson Relaxation is the development of relaxation response method by involving patient is belief factor to relieve postoperative pain. This research was aimed to explore the effectiveness of Benson Relaxation in relieving post-operative pain of TUR prostate. The method used in this study was quasi experimental with pre test and post test design with control group. A total of 14 consecutive samples were participated in this study by divided into the intervention and control group, 7 participants respectively. Those in intervention group received Benson Relaxation combined with analgesic therapy where as in control group took analgesic therapy alone. Benson Relaxation intervention given after analgesic was taken, for 15 minutes each day for two days. The results revealed that combination between Benson Relaxation and analgesic therapy was more effective than analgesic therapy alone (p = 0,019, α = 0,05). The Implication of this research was Benson Relaxation can be applied to relieve post-operative pain of elective TUR Prostate.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Health Promotional Strategies on Quality of Life among Spouse of Alcoholics in Selected Communities of Dakshina Kannada District, India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
PJ Shiji ◽  
Neetha Kamath ◽  
Supriya Hegde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Promotional Strategies ◽  
And Control

Introduction: Alcoholism is a major problem in developing countries like India. Alcoholism affects not only the individual but also his family and the society. Spouses of alcoholics are among those who suffer the maximum consequences of alcoholism and its effects. Aim: To find the effect of health promotional strategies (Yoga and Health education) on Quality of Life (QOL) of the spouse of alcoholics. Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental pre-test post-test control design was adopted. A total of 330 men were administered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) tool to screen for alcoholics through house to house survey, of which 279 men who scored in the range of 8-15 AUDIT score were considered as alcoholics. Their spouses were selected as study participants (who met the sampling criteria) and subjects were randomly allocated to intervention group (132) and control group (147) through simple randomised sampling. The data was gathered by using WHOQOL-BREF tool to assess the QOL; initially pre-test QOL was assessed, followed by individual health education (45 minutes) and yoga (15 minutes) once a week for 3 consecutive weeks and post-test was done during fourth week for intervention (127) and control groups (142). There were five dropouts in post-test from each group due to health problems, migration and no cooperation from the family for the intervention. Independent t-test was performed by using SPSS version 18.0 to determine effectiveness of health promotion strategies on QOL scores between the intervention and control group and chi-square test was used to find the association between post-intervention QOL scores and selected demographic variable at p<0.05 level of significance. Results: QOL scores in all four domains in the intervention group showed that there was an increase before and after the interventions. On comparing the mean differences between QOL scores post-test in intervention and control group, calculated t-value was (34.04) and the difference was highly statistically significant at p<0.001** showing that health promotional strategies were effective in improving QOL among spouse of alcoholics. There was a significant association between post-test intervention QOL scores of subjects and selected variables such as primary decision maker (p=0.002*) of the family and history of domestic violence (p=0.030*). Conclusion: The study findings suggest that adopting health promotional strategies such as yoga can help the spouses of alcoholics to improve their QOL.

scholarly journals EFEK PIJAT KAKI TERHADAP KUALITAS TIDUR IBU MENOPAUSE

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
Rahmi Nurrasyidah
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Average Quality ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT  Background : Sleep disturbance is a problem that is often complained of by women who experience a menopause transition. This has an impact on quality of life, moods, productivity, and physical health. Foot massage therapy is a non-pharmacological therapy performed to improve sleep quality. Non-pharmacological therapy is an option because it is cheaper and more effective when compared with medical administration.  Purpose :This study determined an effect of foot massage on the sleep quality of menopausal mothers.  Method : This is an experimental study with a post test only control group design. The sample consisted of 23 respondents aged 45-55 years. The intervention group included 12 respondents and the control group included 11 respondents. The intervention group performed foot massage for 10 minutes on each leg. Sleep quality in the intervention group was measured 24 hours after massage. The control group did not do foot massage. Results :  the average respondent of intervention and control groups were in the best sleep quality (76100). In the control group, poor sleep quality was found in the wakefulness sleep category. There was no difference in the average quality of sleep in mothers who did foot massage and did not do foot massage (p> 0.001) with a difference in average (95% CI) 4.5 (3.6-12.5). Conclusion : There was no difference in the average quality of sleep between intervention and control group.  Sugestion : Based on the results of the study, the authors recommend the need for further research on foot massage with an increase in  duration of the intervention and it is necessary to investigate the variations of foot massage methods with aromatherapy to improve sleep quality. Further research needs to be done with more samples and better RCT methods.  Keywords: Foot massage, sleep quality, Menopause   ABSTRAK  Latar Belakang : Gangguan tidur adalah masalah yang sering dikeluhkan ibu yang mengalami transisi menopause. Hal ini berdampak pada kualitas hidup, suasana hati, produktivitas, dan kesehatan fisik. Terapi pijat kaki merupakan terapi non farmakologi yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Terapi non-farmakologi menjadi pilihan karena biaya yang lebih murah dan lebih efektif bila dibandingkan dengan pemberian medikamentosa. Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui pengaruh pijat kaki terhadap kualitas tidur ibu menopause.  Metode : Desain Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimental dengan desain post test only control group desain. Sampel terdiri dari 23 responden yang berumur 45-55 tahun dengan rincian kelompok intervensi 12 responden dan kelompok kontrol 11 responden. Kelompok intervensi dilakukan pijat kaki selama 10 menit pada setiap kaki. Kualitas tidur pada kelompok intervensi diukur 24 jam setelah dilakukan pemijatan. Kelompok kontrol tidak dilakukan pijat kaki.  Hasil : Rata-rata responden pada kelompok intervensi maupun kontrol berada pada kualitas tidur terbaik (76-100). Pada kelompok kontrol, didapatkan kualitas tidur yang buruk pada kategori terbangun saat tidur (Awakenings). Tidak terdapat perbedaan rerata kualitas tidur pada ibu yang dilakukan pijat kaki dan tidak dilakukan pijat kaki (p>0,001) dengan perbedaan rerata (IK 95%) 4.5 (3.6-12.5).  Kesimpulan : Tidak terdapat perbedaan rerata kualitas tidur pada kelompok intervensi maupun kontrol. .  Saran  : Penulis merekomendasikan perlunya dilakukan penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai pijat kaki dengan peningkatan durasi intervensi serta perlu diteliti mengenai variasi metoda pijat kaki dengan aromaterapi untuk meningkatkan kualitas tidur. Penelitian selanjutnya perlu dilakukan dengan sampel yang lebih banyak dengan metode uji kilnis yang lebih baik.  Kata Kunci : Pijat kaki, kualitas tidur, Ibu Menopause

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Pilates in Resiliency and Psych-asthenia of the Housewives

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Lida Norouzi ◽  
Behnam Makvandi
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

<p>This study aimed to investigate the effect of Pilates on resiliency and psych-asthenia of the housewives in Tehran. The most common problems of the housewives included decreased resilience and uniform life that led to increased psych-asthenia. Using the knowledge of Contrology, measuring the effect of Pilates on resiliency and psych-asthenia of the housewives was considered. Quasi-experimental research design included the control groups (pre-test, post-test). The statistical population consisted of 40 housewives (20 in Pilates group and 20 in control group) that were selected using the available sampling by referring to a sports club in District 2, Tehran. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and multivariate analysis of covariance, and the adjusted comparison was conducted at the significance level of 5%.The results showed that the adjusted mean of the scores of resiliency and psych-asthenia for the intervention group are significantly different (p&gt;5.0) and there is a significant difference between the mean scores of resiliency and psych-asthenia of the treatment and control groups. Pilates exercises increase resiliency and decrease psych-asthenia of the housewives. Thus, it is recommended that psychologists and psychiatrists consider Pilates as a supplementary treatment in their prescriptions.</p>

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Mental Simulation Training on Educational Performance and Creativity of the Architecture Students in Therapeutic Spaces Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Sadeghi ◽  
Hojjatolah Rashid Kolvir ◽  
Akbar Atadokht ◽  
Hasan Akbari
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Mental Simulation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Trial Group ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
And Control

Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of teaching mental simulation strategies on academic performance and creativity of architecture students of Mohaghegh Ardabili University of Ardabil in the design of health clinics lesson. The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with both trial and control groups. The statistical population was composed of all seven semester students who were studying architecture in Mohaghegh Ardabili University in the first semester of the academic year 1396-1397 that they were divided into two groups (each group was 15) that were randomly selected as the trial group and the control group. Tools used in this research were a questionnaire of academic performance, which was adapted from the Performance Measurement Questionnaire (EPT) Pham and Taylor, and Creativity Questionnaire, adapted from the Schaeffer Questionnaire for creativity assessment. Mental simulation trainings were presented for 5 sessions of 3 hours for the trial group. The control group did not receive any training. To analyze data we used ANCOVA covariance from inferential statistics to test the research hypotheses. Findings indicated that training mental simulation strategies improved the academic performance of students under the motivating factor (p <0.05), and on students' creativity have a significant effect under the factor of feeling of fantasy, so simulation strategies can be used to improve architecture students' academic performance and promote their creativity.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on Quality of Life and Depression in Families with Drug Abuse

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Hossein Assadbeigi ◽  
Abbas Pourshahbaz ◽  
Parvaneh Mohamadkhani ◽  
Ali Farhoudian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Substance Abusers ◽  
Methadone Treatment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

<p>Drug abuse as a biological, psychological, and social problem affect all life aspects including quality of life and cause socio-psychological problems. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of community reinforcement and family training (CRAFT) Method on quality of life and depression in family members of substance abusers. This was a quasi-experimental study with control group in which the pre-test and post-test were used. In the present study, two experimental groups (CRAFT and Nar-Anon) and a control group were used using the purposive sampling selected from the family members of substance abusers who referred to the methadone treatment clinic in Tehran. Each of groups consisted of 25 people. CRAFT groups were trained in 12 sessions of intervention techniques. Nar-Anon groups participated in self-help sessions and control did not receive any training. All three groups completed the BDI-II Test and WHO Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire and the results were analyzed using SPSS-16. The results of two intervention methods compared with the control group showed no significant effect in reducing depression. CRAFT and Nar-Anon interventions were not effective in reducing the depression of family members of drug abuse patients but both were effective in promoted the quality of their life compared with control group.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of Acupressure at ShenMen Acupoint on the Sleep Quality of Nurses in Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-395
Author(s):  
Sajjad Abbasi Tadi ◽  
◽  
Mahdieh Saberi ◽  
Hossein Akbari ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

Objective: Sleep disorders in nurses have a significant impact on their patient care quality. This study aims to evaluate the effect of acupressure at ShenMen acupoint (HT7) on the sleep quality of nurses in emergency departments and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Methods: In this randomized clinical trial with pre-test-post-test design with control group, participants were 80 nurses working in emergency departments and ICUs of hospitals in Kashan, Iran. There were divided into two groups of intervention and control using the block randomization method after signing a written informed consent form. The intervention group underwent acupressure intervention at HT7 in both hands twice per day for 4 weeks. The control group did not receive any intervention. Data collection tools were a demographic form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS software using descriptive statistics and independent t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and paired t-test, considering a significance level of 0.05. Results: Pre-test results showed no statistically significant difference in the Mean±SD score of PSQI between the two groups of intervention (6.94±1.96) and control (7.53±3.57) (P>0.05), but the post-test results showed a significant increase in the mean score of PSQI in the intervention group (4.48±1.61) compared to the control group (6.83±2.81) (P<0.001). Conclusion: Acupressure on ShenMen acupoint can increase the sleep quality of nurses; therefore, it is recommended for the management of their sleeps.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terapi Murottal Surah Ar-Rahman terhadap Tingkat Dismenore pada Remaja

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 209-219
Author(s):  
Delvi Rahmayanti ◽  
Yusrah Taqiyah ◽  
Rizqy Iftitah Alam
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
A Value ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship

Dysmenorrhea is pain before or during menstruation which can be primary or secondary due to an increase in the hormone prostaglandin which causes the uterine muscles to contract. The incidence of dysmenorrhea in the world is quite large, on average more than 50% of women in every country experience menstrual pain. This study aims to determine the effect of murottal surah ar-rahman therapy on the level of dysmenorrhea in adolescents in SMA Negeri 6 Kota Bau-Bau in 2020. The type of research used is quantitative experiment with Quasi Experimental design, pre-post test experimental group and control group using purposive sampling technique. With a sample size of 20 respondents in the intervention group and 20 respondents in the control group. The relationship test was carried out with  the Paired Sample T-test with a significance level of <0.05. The results showed that there was an effect between murottal surah ar-rahman therapy on the level of dysmenorrhea with a value of p = 0.000,  where the value of p <a, then Ha was accepted. The conclusion of this study is that before being given murottal surah ar-rahman therapy in adolescents, they experienced a controlled moderate and severe pain scale, after being given murottal surah ar-rahman therapy the adolescents experienced a decrease  in pain levels from moderate pain, mild pain, to no pain. And there is an effect between murottal sura ar- rahman therapy on the level of dysmenorrhea in adolescents in SMA Negeri 6 Kota Bau-Bau.

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