scholarly journals Effectiveness of Spiritual Therapy on Loneliness Feeling in the Seniors Present at Nursing Homes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Batol Ramazani ◽  
Foroogh Bakhtiari
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Spiritual Therapy ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Control

Background: Moving away from family can cause psychological and emotional trauma for the elderly. Accordingly, the present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual therapy on loneliness feeling among the elderly in a nursing home in Isfahan. Methods: The method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The population of this study included all of the elderly in Sadeghieh nursing home in Isfahan in 2018. The sample of this study included 30 elderly people being selected by purposive sampling and then randomly included in the experimental and control groups (15 elderly people in each group). The experimental group received the therapeutic interventions related to spiritual therapy at eight sessions of 90 minutes every week for two months. Then, the subjects in both groups were re-tested. The used instruments included Russell’s loneliness questionnaire (1996). After collecting the questionnaires and extracting the raw data, the data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance by SPSS23 statistical software at 0.05 error level. Results: spiritual therapy had a significant effect on loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home (p < 0.001). In this regard, this therapy could reduce loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home. The effect of spiritual therapy on loneliness among the elderly in the nursing home was 53%. Conclusion: Based on the research findings, spiritual therapy can reduce loneliness among the elderly by the techniques such as taking responsibility, assigning cases to God, strengthening the intention, and deleting negative thoughts.

scholarly journals The Effect of Positive Thinking Training on Anxiety and Happiness in the Elderly: a Quasi- Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Pourdavarani ◽  
Jamileh Farokhzadian ◽  
Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouz ◽  
Sedigheh Khodabandeh Shahraki
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: Anxiety and depression are the most common psychological disorders in the aging period. One of the ways to deal with anxiety and depression and increase happiness in the elderly is to train positive thinking. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate positive thinking skills training on anxiety and happiness in the elderly.Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 48 elderly people referred to two comprehensive health service centers in Kerman in southeastern Iran were selected by convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into intervention groups (n = 24) and control (n = 24). The data collection tools included the Beck Anxiety Inventory and the Oxford Happiness Inventory. Questionnaires were filled out before the intervention, then positive thinking training was held in eight sessions of 90 minutes. After training program, the was conducted one month after it, the follow-up tools.Results: The results showed that the mean score of anxiety before positive thinking training was (13.58 ± 8.61) and (19.25± 11.67) in the intervention and the control group, respectively. After positive thinking training, the mean scores were (4.50 ±4.07) and (15.54±9.04) in the intervention and control group, respectively. After the intervention, which significantly reduced anxiety the intervention, group (t= 8.10, P<0.001). The mean score of happiness before the test was (26.58±12.40) and (37.91 ± 5.57) in the intervention and control groups, respectively. However, the posttest happiness scores of the intervention and control groups were (62.91± 4.66) and (35.62 ±10.62), respectively. The results showed that implementing positive thinking training increased happiness significantly (t=-4.08, P<0.001).Conclusion: Since positive thinking training effect reducing anxiety and increasing happiness in the elderly. Due to the growing trend of the elderly population, the positive thinking training approach can be used as a suitable, cost-effective, and efficient method in reducing anxiety and increasing happiness in the elderly.

scholarly journals The Effect of Schema Therapy on Psychological Capital and Vulnerable Attachmenin Women with Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Alizadeh ◽  
Bahram Mirzaian ◽  
Ghodratollah Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Schema Therapy ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Background: Cancer causes psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, feelings of sadness, and anger, and family problems. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of schema therapy on psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in women with breast cancer. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population included all women with breast cancer admitted to the Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from 23/07/2019 to 20/11/2019. The total number of the patients was 51, of whom 30 were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group (15 people in each group). The experimental group was exposed to schema therapy for 11 weekly 90-minute sessions, while the control group did not receive any training. The Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire and the Vulnerable Attachment Questionnaire were used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-21 software. Results: The results of paired t-test showed a significant difference between the mean scores of the components of psychological capital and vulnerable attachment in the two experimental and control groups. Therefore, it can be stated that the effectiveness of schema therapy was associated with increased self-efficacy (P = 0.013), hope (P = 0.001), resilience (P = 0.034), optimism (P = 0.001), and decreased vulnerable attachment (P = 0.029). Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study regarding the effect of schema therapy on improving psychological capital and reducing vulnerable attachment, it can be concluded that schema therapy can be used as an effective intervention along with other therapies to reduce the problems of women with breast cancer.

scholarly journals Penggunaan Crazy Story Game untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Mahasiswa Berbicara dalam Bahasa Inggris

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Nurdiana Nurdiana
Keyword(s):  
English Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Various ways and efforts have provided by Speaking lecturers to increase students’ motivation, especially in Speaking. However, based on a preliminary study, researchers found that students' speaking motivation was still considered insufficient. For that, the researcher applied a game, namely Crazy Story. The purpose of this study was to see how students’ motivation who were taught and not taught using Crazy Story Game and to find out whether there was a significant difference between students’ motivation who were taught and not taught using Crazy Story Game. This research was an experimental research. This type of research was a quasi-experimental study using an unequal group design. This study consisted of two groups, namely experimental and control group. The population of this study were students of the third semester of the English Education Study Program. Two groups (classes) of students consisted of 60 people were taken as samples using cluster random sampling. The two groups of students were both given a questionnaire to see their motivation in speaking before and after implementing Crazy Story Game. The data collection techniques were questionnaire and observation. Questionnaire was used to determine students’ motivation in speaking English. Meanwhile, observation was used to see the learning process of Speaking by using Crazy Story Game. From the research findings, it was obtained that the Speaking Motivation data of students who joined the experimental class increased by 4.75%. Meanwhile, students’ speaking motivation who joined the control class only increased by 0.98%. The result of data analysis from T-test was 2.028. This result was compared with the t table with a df (Degree of Freedom) level of 78, namely 1.99. Because t count t table (2.028 ≥ 1.99) and the significance was (0.046 0.05), H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. The researcher concluded that there was a significant difference between students’ motivation those who were taught and not taught using Crazy Story Game.

scholarly journals The EFFECT OF FOOT EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB STRENGTH AND BALANCE AMONG ELDERLY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 255-287
Author(s):  
Frendy Fernando Pitoy ◽  
Dina D. Galang
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Lower Limb Strength ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Introduction: The primary aim of this study was to determine the effects of foot exercise (senam kaki diabetes) on lower limb strength and balance among the elderly.    Methods: A quasi-experimental interrupted time-series design with control group was utilized.  Participants were chosen through purposive sampling technique.  Consequently, 60 participants met the criteria set for the study.  Simple random sampling was used to divide the  participants into experimental and control groups with 30 participants in each group.    Results: Lower limb strength and balance of the participants in the experimental group gradually improved in every week of intervention compared to those  in the control group.  Further, the result shows that age, sex, and body weight did not affect the lower limb strength and balance of the elderly who underwent foot exercise.   Discussion: Based on the findings, foot exercise was effective in improving lower limb strength and balance among the elderly.  The longer the elderly will engage in senam kaki diabetes, irrespective of age sex and body weight, the better is their balance and the strength of their lower limb.  

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effectiveness of Metacognitive Therapy and Behavioral Activation on Depression in Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-14
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Metacognitive Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background and Aims: Generalized anxiety and depression are prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases leading to many complications. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation on depression in the elderly with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest-posttest design using a follow-up and control group. The study population consisted of elderly with type 2 diabetes who referred to five endocrine and metabolism clinics in region 11 of Tehran, Iran, during 2017. A total of 45 males and females were selected by purposive sampling method based on the inclusion criteria. Then they were assigned randomly to one control and two case groups. The Beck Depression Inventory (Second Edition) was utilized to measure the depression scale. In total, eight 90-min group intervention sessions were held weekly. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 25) through analysis of covariance and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The results showed that metacognitive therapy (F=15.07, P<0.001) and behavioral activation (F=7.09, P<0.008) were significantly effective on depression in the elderly with type 2 diabetes, and there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in this regard (P<0.001). Conclusions: This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation on depression in the elderly with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that metacognitive therapy and behavioral activation were significantly effective on depression in this population with type 2 diabetes. Moreover, behavioral activation was more effective than metacognitive therapy on depression reduction.

The impact of imagery on the performance and cognitive ability in the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1654-1657
Author(s):  
Amir Dana ◽  
Mir Hamid Salehian ◽  
Tayebeh Bani Asadi ◽  
Parinaz Ghanati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: In the future, aging becomes one of the problems of society and the problems of the country's health care system and brings many costs in the health care sector. Purpose: This study examines the effect of imagery on performance and cognitive ability in the elderly. The research method is quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design. 40 older adults were selected and divided into experimental and control groups. The subjects in the experimental group performed imagery for four weeks following the pretest. Methods: Data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance. Results: Findings showed that imagery improves the performance and cognitive ability in the elderly. Conclusion: In general, imagery may improve performance and cognitive abilities in the elderly. Keywords: Imagery, Performance, Cognitive Ability, Aging

scholarly journals Therapy of Brain Exercise on The Quality of Sleeping in Elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Ita Irvana ◽  
Galia Wardha Alvita ◽  
Icca Narayani Pramudaningsih ◽  
Vera Fitriana
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The aging is a natural process that cannot be avoided with age. Even though it is a natural thing, the process of aging still causes problems both physically, biologically, mentally and socio-economically due to a decline which is called a degenerative process The process of degeneration that occurs in the elderly, causes time. World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that there were 600 million elderly people in 2012 worldwide. WHO also noted that there are 142 million elderly people in the Southeast Asia region. Meanwhile, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), it was noted that the number of elderly people in Indonesia reached 28 million in 2012 from only 19 million in 2006. The results of the data recapitulation of the Central Java health office recorded 3 million elderly people in Central Java. The method in this study was experimental research and quasi-experimental design type with quasi-experimental design and village control group. Sample determination using the Total Sampling technique with a sample size of 30 respondents. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test. The results obtained before being given an intervention that has a level of good sleep quality amounted to 43.3% and after given an intervention that has a level of quality of sleep that is good, the minimum is 76.7%. Statistically obtained a p-value of 0,000 (<0.05) can be interpreted that there is a significant influence on brain gymnastics on the quality of sleep in the elderly.

scholarly journals Comparing the Effectiveness of Behavioral Activation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Cognitive-Attentional Syndrome in Patients with Depression

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Amiri ◽  
Parvin Ehteshamzadeh ◽  
Fariba Hafezi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Borna
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Background: Cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS) is one of the primary constructs of depression, the treatment of which is highly challenging because of its high prevalence and the emergence of symptoms such as feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of behavioral activation (BA) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in CAS in patients with depression. Methods: This quasi-experimental research utilized a pretest, posttest, and two-month follow-up design with a control group. The study population comprised 260 patients with a diagnosis of depression who referred to the psychological centers of Ahvaz in 2019. The sample consisted of 45 patients with depression selected by convenience sampling. We randomly divided the participants into two experimental groups (BA and ACT) and a control group (n = 15 per group). The research instrument included the cognitive-attentional syndrome (CAS-1) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 with descriptive and inferential statistics, such as mean, standard deviation, and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA). Results: In terms of CAS and its components, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the posttest and follow-up phases (P = 0.0001). Besides, ACT and BA significantly reduced CAS and its components in the posttest phase (P = 0.0001). However, the effectiveness of BA in decreasing CAS and its components remained during the follow-up phase. Furthermore, the results showed that ACT was more effective in reducing attention to threat and metacognitive beliefs during the posttest phase. Conclusions: According to research findings, both BA and ACT are efficient therapies in reducing CAS in patients with depression. Thus, both approaches can be used to strengthen treatment interventions to reduce CAS in patients with depression.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of narrative therapy on sexual function and couple burnout

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Kolsoom Fallah ◽  
Maryam Ghodsi
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on sexual function and couple burnout in women with skin cancer. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test–post-test design with a control group. Among married women with skin cancer in Mashhad (Iran), 30 available individuals were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Narrative therapy was performed in a group of 15 people in nine sessions (experimental group). The Female Sexual Function Index and Couple Burnout Measure were used to collect pre-test and post-test data. Analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Results: Group narrative therapy significantly improved reported sexual function (F = 40.90; p = .001) and decreased couple burnout (F = 59.03; p = .001) in women with skin cancer. Conclusions: Narrative therapy seems to effectively improve sexual function and couple burnout in women with skin cancer.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Relaksasi Religius terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Insomnia pada Lansia Di PSLU Bondowoso

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Trisna Vitaliati
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidenfikasi pengaruh relaksasi religius terhadap penurunan tingkat insomia di PSLU Bondowoso. Metode: Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah quasi experimental dengan pendekatan pre-post test control group design menggunakan instrumen Insomnia Rating Scale, dilakukan pada kelompok intervensi (n=31) dan kelompok kontrol (n=31). Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan skor rerata perubahan tingkat insomnia pada kelompok intervensi maupun kelompok kontrol. Pada hasil uji Mann Whitney didapatkan nilai p-value=0,021 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terapi relaksasi religius berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap penurunan tingkat insomnia pada lansia. Diskusi: Relaksasi religius akan membuat seseorang merasa tenang sehingga kemudian menekan kerja saraf simpatis dan mengaktifkan kerja sistem saraf parasimpatis. Perlakuan relaksasi religius cukup efektif untuk memperpendek waktu dari mulai merebahkan tubuh hingga tertidur dan mudah memasuki tidur. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa relaksasi religius yang dilakukan dapat membuat lebih relaks sehingga kesulitan ketika mengawali tidur dapat diatasi dengan perlakuan ini. Kesimpulan: Teknik relaksasi religius efektif menurunkan tingkat insomnia pada lansia sehingga program ini disarankan dapat diterapkan pada lansia sebagai bagian dari program kesehatan lansia.Kata Kunci: insomnia, lansia, relaksasi religius.EFFECT OF RELIGIUS RELAXATION ON DECREASING INSOMNIA LEVEL IN THE ELDERLY AT PSLU BONDOWOSOABSTRACTObjective: This study aims to identify the effect of religious relaxation on decreasing insomnia level at PSLU Bondowoso. Methods: This study was quasi-experimental with pre-posttest control group design using Insomnia Rating Scale and was conducted on intervention group (n=31) and control group (n=31). Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate. Results: The results of the study indicated the average score of changes in insomnia levels in intervention group and control group. The results ofMann-Whitney test indicated p-value=0.021 so it could be concluded that religious relaxation therapy significantly affected the decrease in insomnia levels in the elderly. Discussion: Religious relaxation will make a person feel calm, which will then press the work of sympathetic nervous and activate the work of the parasympathetic nervous system. The treatment of religious relaxation is effective to shorten the time from lying down to falling asleep and easily entering into sleep. This proves that religious relaxation can make a person more relaxed so that difficulty when initiating sleep can be overcome by this treatment. Conclusion: Religious relaxation technique is effective in decreasing insomnia levels in the elderly so that this program is recommended to be applied in the elderly as a part of elderly health program.Keywords: insomnia, elderly, religious relaxation

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