scholarly journals The effects of online group mindfulness training on stress and sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore: a retrospective equivalence trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Lim ◽  
Zaven Leow ◽  
Jason Ong ◽  
Ly-Shan Pang ◽  
Eric Lim
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Equivalence Trial ◽  
Mental Wellness

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on psychological health. Mindfulness training, which helps individuals attend to the present moment with a non-judgmental attitude, improves sleep and reduces stress in regular times, and may be relevant in mitigating harmful health consequences during acute crises. However, restrictions may necessitate this training being delivered online, rather than in in-person group settings. OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to establish equivalence of mindfulness interventions delivered via videoconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic with similar programs delivered in person. METHODS Data from an ongoing study were used for this retrospective equivalence trial. Participants were recruited (with no exclusion criteria) from enrollees in mindfulness courses at a local charity organization promoting mental wellness. Three groups were created, two that received their training during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic (in-person (N = 36) and videoconferencing (N = 38)), and a second control group of participants tested before the pandemic (N = 86). Primary outcomes were self-reported stress and sleep quality. Baseline levels, and changes in these variables due to mindfulness training were compared among the groups using analysis of covariance and two one-sided t-tests. RESULTS Perceived stress and sleep quality did not differ significantly between groups at baseline. Mindfulness training significantly reduced stress in all three groups, and this effect was statistically equivalent for videoconferencing compared to in-person training. Sleep quality improved significantly in the pre-pandemic group, but in neither of the groups during the pandemic. Participants reported shorter times to initiate sleep following mindfulness training pre-pandemic, but not during the pandemic. Course attendance was high and equivalent across the online and comparison groups, and participants engaged in marginally more daily practice in the online condition. CONCLUSIONS Online mindfulness training via videoconferencing may be a useful intervention for stress reduction but not sleep improvement during times when traditional in-person training is not feasible. CLINICALTRIAL The aims for this study were retrospectively registered as part of an ongoing protocol at ClinicalTrials.gov with registration number NCT04417153

scholarly journals Sleep behavior of infants with infantile hemangioma treated with propranolol—a cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Theiler ◽  
Nicole Knöpfel ◽  
Susanne von der Heydt ◽  
Agnes Schwieger-Briel ◽  
Isabelle Luchsinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Behavioral Development ◽  
Sleep Efficiency ◽  
Sleep Pattern ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Infant Sleep ◽  
Sleep Behavior

AbstractSleep problems are frequently reported in infants treated with propranolol for infantile hemangiomas, possibly serving as a marker for a negative impact on central nervous system function. In this cohort study, we objectively investigate the sleep behavior of infants with infantile hemangiomas on propranolol compared to a healthy, untreated control group. Sleep of propranolol-treated infants and controls was investigated using ankle actigraphy and a 24-h diary for 7–10 days at ages 3 and 6 months. The main outcome measures were the Number of Nighttime Awakenings and Sleep Efficiency. The main secondary outcome measures included 24-hour Total Sleep, daytime sleep behavior, and parent-rated infant sleep quality and behavioral development based on the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ) and the age-appropriate Ages-and-Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), respectively. Fifty-four term-born infants were included in each cohort. No group difference in any investigated parameter was seen at age 3 months. At age 6 months, the propranolol group exhibited a decrease in Sleep Efficiency and a trend towards an increased Number of Nighttime Awakenings compared to the control group. Treated infants at 6 months also had shorter daytime waking periods. 24-hour Total Sleep was unaffected by propranolol. No negative impact of propranolol on subjective sleep quality and behavioral development was noted.Conclusion: Propranolol exerts a measurable yet mild impact on objectively assessed infants’ sleep measures. Behavioral developmental scores were unaffected. Our results support propranolol as first-line therapy for complicated infantile hemangiomas. What is Known:• Sleep disorders are frequently reported in infants with infantile hemangiomas treated with propranolol and often lead to treatment discontinuation.• Investigations of the sleep pattern in this patient group using objective measures are lacking. What is New:• The sleep pattern of propranolol-treated infants is assessed using actigraphy and a 24-h sleep diary and compared to healthy, untreated controls.• Propranolol leads to a decreased sleep efficiency at night and an increased demand of daytime sleep, yet effects are mild overall.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Quality of Perceptual Marital Relationship and Psychological Well-being of Women with Addicted Wife

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1.SP) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Masoumeh GHARIBBOLUK ◽  
Soghra HOSSEINZADEH
Keyword(s):  
Marital Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: The aim of the research was to investigate the effect of Mindfulness Training on Quality of Perceptual Marital Relationship and Psychological Well-being of Women with Addicted Wife.Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with pretest- posttest and 3 months follow up, with a control group. Among the population of Women with Addicted Wife, twenty Women with Addicted Wife (10 persons in experimental group, 10 persons in control group) were selected by purposeful sampling method and were assigned in experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 8 session (2 hours for each) of positive thinking training. For data collection, Fletcher Perceived Quality of Marital Relationship Scale and Ryff Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire were used.Results: Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used for analyzing the data. The results showed the Mindfulness Training was effective on the quality of marital relationship and psychological well-being among Women with Addicted Wife. Also, the training was effective in a 3 months follow up.Conclusion: Therefore, Mindfulness Training skills can be used in prevention actions.

scholarly journals The Stimulation Effect of Auricular Magnetic Press Pellets on Older Female Adults with Sleep Disturbance Undergoing Polysomnographic Evaluation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chyi Lo ◽  
Wen-Chun Liao ◽  
Jen-Jiuan Liaw ◽  
Liang-Wen Hang ◽  
Jaung-Geng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Sleep Stages ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Sleep Parameters ◽  
Auricular Therapy ◽  
Experimental Group

Study Objectives. To examine the stimulation effect of auricular magnetic press pellet therapy on older female adults with sleep disturbance as determined by polysomnography (PSG).Design. Randomized, single-blind, experimental-controlled, parallel-group.Setting. Community.Participants. Twenty-seven older female adults with sleep disturbance according to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) >5 for at least 3 months were recruited. Participants were screened by both the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), as well as polysomnography prior to randomization.Interventions. All eligible participants were randomly allocated into the experimental or control group. Both groups were taped with magnetic press pellet on auricular points for 3 weeks. The experimental group was treated by applying pressure on the magnetic press pellets 3 times per day while no stimulation was applied on the control group.Measurements and Results. Both groups were measured by PSG and PSQI at the beginning of the study and 3 weeks after the study. Both groups showed improvements on PSQI scores compared to the baseline. One-way analysis of covariance adjusted for baseline scores showed that significant improvements of PSG-derived sleep parameters, such as sleep efficiency, were found in the experimental group. However, no significant differences between groups were observed in the proportion of sleep stages with the exception of Stage 2.Conclusions. Auricular therapy using magnetic pellets and stimulation by pressing was more effective in improving the sleep quality compared to auricular therapy without any stimulation.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Sleep Quality and Pain Management in Multiple Sclerosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-213
Author(s):  
Marie Abdolghaderi ◽  
◽  
Mohammad Narimani ◽  
Akbar Atadokht ◽  
Abbas Abolghasemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Dialectical Behavior Therapy ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background: Pain can interfere with the daily functioning of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, sleep disturbance is a common symptom of MS. The dialectical behavior therapy program is presented as a detailed structured treatment program that was demonstrated that has effects on the treatment of psychosomatic disorders such as pain and sleep disorders. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy on sleep quality and pain management in patients with MS. Materials & Methods: This research has been carried out as a quasi-experimental with pretest, posttest, and a control group. A total of 24 people were selected through a convenient sampling method from the patients of the MS-Society of Guilan Province, Iran. Then, they are randomly divided into 2 equal groups (experimental and control). The study data were collected through Pittsburgh sleep quality scale and pain self-efficacy questionnaires. The intervention process was performed for the experimental group as 8 training sessions of 90 minutes long. The obtained data were analyzed by univariate analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS v. 24. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of pain management (F=4.04) and sleep quality (F=5.64) (P<0.05) and dialectical behavior therapy had a significant statistical effect on sleep quality and pain management. Conclusion: Based on these findings, dialectical behavior therapy can be used to improve the quality of sleep and manage pain in patients with MS.

scholarly journals A College Freshman Mindfulness Seminar to Enhance Psychological Well-being and Cognitive Function

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongxiang Tang ◽  
Patricia Broderick ◽  
Timothy Bono ◽  
Kamila Dvořáková ◽  
Todd Samuel Braver
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
College Curriculum ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Mindfulness training has shown promise in improving psychological health and cognitive function. Mindfulness skills may be particularly beneficial in helping first-year students’ transition to college, as this can be a time period of considerable lifestyle changes and increased stress. Previous research has demonstrated positive effects of mindfulness training in college populations, but primarily by providing standardized mindfulness programs that are distinct from the college curriculum. Such programs may pose greater challenges for student participation, as they require a strong extracurricular time commitment. The present study examined the effects of mindfulness training incorporated into a semester-long college seminar dedicated to both practical learning of mindfulness skills and scientific understanding of mindfulness theory, based on the evidence-based Learning to BREATHE (L2B) curriculum. In a quasi-experimental design, first-year undergraduate students in the mindfulness seminar were compared with a control group enrolled in a positive psychology and study skills seminar. Students in the mindfulness seminar exhibited more improvement in satisfaction with life and trait mindfulness, as well as less anxiety; in contrast, no differences were observed in cognitive function. These results demonstrate the feasibility and potential psychological benefits of integrating mindfulness training into standard college curriculum.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on Depression, Stress, and Anxiety Among COVID-19 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Khazami ◽  
Zahra Dasht Bozorgi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Spss Software

Background: Depression, stress, and anxiety have a high prevalence among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, and they can diminish psychological health and lead to malfunctions in various aspects of patients. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is considered as one of the effective treatments to improve health-related psychological qualities. Objectives: The current research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the MBCT on depression, stress, and anxiety among people with COVID-19. Methods: The research deployed an experimental design with pre-and post-tests and a control group. The population included all recovered patients with COVID-19 referring to health centers in Ahvaz, Iran, in 2020. Using available random sampling method, 30 patients who met the inclusion criteria were recruited and equally randomized into either experimental or control groups. While eight 90-minute MBCT sessions were administered for the experimental group, the control group received no interventions. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale (DASS-21) was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by SPSS software version 23 using multivariate and univariate analysis of variance. Results: The results showed that there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of gender, age, and education (P > .05). The results of multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) indicated that all the three subscales of depression (d = 0/75), stress (d = 0/86), and anxiety (d = 0/82) were significantly reduced in the intervention group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The MBCT is an effective therapeutic way to reduce depressive, stress, and anxious signs of patients with COVID-19. Thus, it is recommended that therapists and experts use this method to promote patients’ mental health.

Poor sleep quality is associated with greater negative consequences for neurocognitive and psychological health after mild traumatic brain injury than after orthopedic injury

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simen Saksvik ◽  
Hanne Smevik ◽  
Jonas Stenberg ◽  
Truid Follestad ◽  
Anne Vik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Response Speed ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Response Accuracy ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Orthopedic Injury

Objective: To test the hypothesis that poor sleep quality has a stronger negative effect on neurocognitive and psychological health after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) than after orthopedic injury. Method: Patients with mTBI (n=197) and trauma controls with orthopedic injuries (n=82) were included in this prospective longitudinal study. The participants (age 16-60) completed three computerized neurocognitive tests assessing response speed and accuracy at 2 weeks and 3 months after injury, as well as questionnaires and interviews assessing sleep quality and psychological distress at 2 weeks, 3 months and 12 months after injury. Separate linear mixed models (LMMs) for each of the outcome measures (response speed, response accuracy, psychological distress) were performed. Results: We observed a significant interaction effect between poor sleep quality and group (mTBI vs trauma controls) in the response speed (p=0.021) and psychological distress (p=0.001) models, driven by a greater negative impact of poor sleep quality on response speed and psychological distress in the mTBI group. We found no such interaction effect for response accuracy (p=0.825), and poor sleep quality was associated with worse accuracy to a similar extent for both groups. Conclusions: Our findings show that poor sleep quality has a more negative impact on neurocognitive and psychological outcome in patients with mTBI, compared to trauma controls. This indicates an increased vulnerability to poor sleep quality in patients who has suffered a mTBI.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Anxiety Reduction as well as Improvement of Life Quality and Perceived Academic Control of Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-76
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Mindfulness Training ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Academic Control ◽  
Academic Control ◽  
The Individual

Background and Aims: Student life has its challenges although it offers new opportunities for the individual. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on reducing anxiety and improving the quality of life as well as perceived academic control of students. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted based on a pretest and posttest design with a control group. The population of this study consisted of 40 students who were identified through anxiety, quality of life, and perceived academic control questionnaires. They were then randomly assigned to the case (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. The experimental group was subjected to eight 2-h mindfulness training sessions for two months. On the other hand, the control group received no pieces of training. It should be mentioned that the posttest sessions were administered for both groups. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Results: The results showed that the implementation of mindfulness training sessions had a significant effect on reducing anxiety (P<0.001) and improving quality of life (P<0.001) as well as perceived academic control (P<0.001) in students. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, it is recommended that mindfulness training be provided to develop and promote students` psychological health

scholarly journals Educational Model for Overcoming Stunting Toddlers with Bio Acupressure Massage Using Pure Coconut Oil

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 390
Author(s):  
Nyoman Ribek ◽  
I Gusti Ketut Gede Ngurah ◽  
Ketut Labir ◽  
Ketut Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Educational Model ◽  
Educational Models ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

Educational models to overcome stunting are needed because stunting has a negative impact on the health and function of the body as well as increasing child morbidity. The prevalence of stunting under five in Indonesia in 2019 was 27.67%, in Bali 21.9% and Karangasem 26.23% above WHO 20%. This data is the reason for conducting research in 2020. The aim is to find out whether the educational model of bio acupressure massage using virgin coconut oil can increase appetite, sleep quality and immune power so that stunting toddlers increase height. The research method is quasi-experimental; the research design is nonequivalent control group design. The sample is 50 people with purposive sampling technique. The analysis before and after treatment was carried out by paired sample t-test, the results were that all variables had significant differences (P value> 0.05). Variable differences between groups using t-two independent test with an alpha of 0.05 resulted in a significant difference in appetite (P value = 0.01) and a significant difference in height (p value = 0.020). There was no significant difference between sleep quality and endurance (P value > 0.05). It was concluded that there was a significant difference before and after education on stunting, while between the bio acupressure and conventional groups there was a significant difference in the variables of appetite and height. It is recommended that in overcoming stunting, bio acupressure massage education is the right education.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Slow Stroke Back Massage Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Ibu Post Sectio Caesarea di RS. Bhayangkara Bengkulu

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Anninah Anninah ◽  
Asmawati Asmawati ◽  
Sariman Pardosi
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sectio Caesarea ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Back Massage

Mother with sectio caesarea needs sleep for recovery and treatment. Mother with sleep disorders have a negative impact on quality of maternal health. Purpose of this research to determined effect of slow stroke back massage on quality of post-sectio caesarea mother's sleep. This study used quasi experimental with pre-test and post-test with control group design. Samples were taken mother with sectio caesarea at RS. Bhayangkara Bengkulu with 2 groups  of consecutive sampling technique and each group obtain 15 respondents. The analysis used independent sample t-test at α <5%. The result of  intervention group and control group before being given a slow stroke back massage were each average of sleep quality scores 10.27 and 8.00, meanwhile the result of intervention group and control group after being given a slow stroke back massage were each average of sleep quality scores 8.80 and 7.60. The  slow stroke back massage teraphy need to restore the quality of post-sectio caesarea mother's sleep in RS. Bhayangkara Bengkulu.

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