scholarly journals Positive Group-psychotherapy in Multiple Sclerosis: The Effect on Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Seyyed Hadi Rafiee ◽  
◽  
Somayyeh Taklavi ◽  
Abbas Abolghasemi ◽  
Hamidreza Ghalyanchi Langroodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Group ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the disorders of the central nervous system which creates many challenges for the psychological adjustment of patients all over the world. Objectives:This research was performed to demonstrate the effect of positive group-psychotherapy on reducing the psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, and stress) and improving the quality of life in women with MS. Materials & Methods: The method of this research is quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test, and control group. A total of 30 women were selected through a convenient sampling method from the patients of the MS-Society of Guilan Province, Iran. Then, they and randomly divided into 2 equal groups (experimental and control). The study data were collected through Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale‐29 (MSIS) 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 analysis showed that positive group-psychotherapy significantly modified the depression, anxiety, stress (F=39.13, P<0.001), and quality of life (F=50.44, P<0.001) in the experimental group. Conclusion: Positive group-psychotherapy can be used as an effective and efficient psychotherapy method to reduce and improve the psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, and stress) of women with multiple sclerosis and improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Management of the Libidinal Impulses in Adolescents to Improve their Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
PARUL AGRAWAL ◽  
PRANAV PANDYA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Mother Teresa ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
General Wellbeing

Aim of the present study was to examine the effect of yogic practices in managing libidinal impulses among adolescents and improving their quality of life. Experimental and control group design was used. Eighty samples were collected through accidental sampling (40 in experimental group and 40 in control group) from Mother Teresa Public School, Delhi. The students those who had high levels of libidinal impulses were selected. The age of the subjects ranged from 14-19 years. The students in the experimental group were made to do yogic practices regularly for 40 days. Libidinal Impulses Scale and PGI General Wellbeing Scale were used. The obtained values of t-test for Libidinal Impulses and General Wellbeing are significant at 0.01 level of confidence. The  result  of  the  study  shows  that  yogic practices  are  significantly  effective  in  reducing  the  levels  of  libidinal impulses  and  improve the level of quality of life of adolescents.

Role Wii Fit exer-games in improving balance confidence and quality of life in elderly population

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Kiran Khushnood ◽  
Shafaq Altaf ◽  
Nasir Sultan ◽  
Malik Muhammad Ali Awan ◽  
Riafat Mehmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Wii Fit ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To determine the effects of Wii Fit exer-gaming on balance confidence, quality of life and fall risk in elderly population Methods: A double blinded randomized control was conducted at Kulsum International Hospital, Islamabad from July 31st to October 30th, 2018. Following screening, 90 subjects fulfilled inclusion criteria and gave consent to be part of trial. Subjects were randomly allocated into experimental and control group by concealed envelope method. After baseline assessment, experimental group received Wii fit gaming while controls received balance training for 30 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks. Activities balance confidence (ABC), Euro 5Q5L, timed up and go (TUG) and Fukuda were used as outcome measures. Data was analysed by SPSS 21. Results: ABC improved in experimental group from 76.47±3.69 to 86.53±3.99, and in control group from 77.51±3.01 to 82.70±2.78 with significance < 0.001. The components of Euro 5Q5L; mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression have changed with intergroup significance of 0.05, 0.006, 0.595, <0.001, 0.001 respectively. TUG and Fukuda improved in experimental and control group as 15.73±2.30 to 12.02±1.40 and 16.24±1.75 to 13.68±1.58 with significance <0.001, and from 41.78±6.to 71 to 30.09±8.05 and 43.36±5.59 to 38.68±5.75 with significance <0.001 respectively. Conclusion: Wii fit improves balance confidence and quality of life reducing fall risk in elderly. Clinical Trial Number: IRCT20180417039344N1 Keywords: Balance training, Elderly, Exer-gaming, Quality of life, Wii fit Continuous...

scholarly journals Pain Characteristics and Associations with Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Lithuania

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Greta Veličkaitė ◽  
Neringa Jucevičiūtė ◽  
Renata Balnytė ◽  
Ovidijus Laucius ◽  
Antanas Vaitkus
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
And Control

Background and objectives: Even though pain in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is common and possibly associated with reduced quality of life, its exact prevalence and characteristics remain vaguely understood. We aimed to estimate the true extent of pain and its associations with quality of life in Lithuanian MS patients and to compare this data with that of a control group. Materials and Methods: Data were collected prospectively at the Department of Neurology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics. A face-to-face structured interview and a questionnaire were used to collect demographic and clinical data of the MS (n = 120) and control (n = 120) groups. The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) was used to quantify disability in the MS group. Scores ≥4/10 in the Douleur Neuropathique 4 questionnaire were classified as neuropathic pain. Patients were evaluated using the anxiety and depression subsets of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A and HADS-D), the physical and mental component subsets of the Short Form-12 questionnaire (PSC-12 and MSC-12). Results: The MS and control groups did not differ in pain prevalence (76.7% vs. 65.9%, p = 0.064) or intensity. Lhermitte sign, lower limb, and face pain were more common in the MS group, whereas subjects in the control group were more often affected by lower back, neck, and joint pain. Neuropathic pain and pain lasting longer than 2 years were more common among pain-affected MS patients than among controls. MS patients with pain had higher EDSS, HADS-D, and HADS-A and lower PSC-12 scores than those without pain; however, no difference was found regarding the duration of MS or age. Males with MS and pain had higher MSC-12 and HADS-D scores in comparison to the same subset of females. Conclusions: Pain affects approximately three out of four patients with MS in Lithuania and is negatively associated with the mental and physical aspects of quality of life.

scholarly journals Feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol for patients with Parkinson's disease: a clinical non-randomized study

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina TILLMANN ◽  
Alessandra SWAROWSKY ◽  
Clynton Lourenço CORRÊA ◽  
Alexandro ANDRADE ◽  
Jéssica MORATELLI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
General Information ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: New protocols applied in the rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease enable different action strategies for health professionals, as well as a new range of activities for these individuals. However, no valid samba protocol with activity prescription for this population was found in the literature. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of a Brazilian samba protocol in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Twenty participants, mean age of 66.4±10.7 years, diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson 's disease, divided into: experimental group that received the intervention of Brazilian samba dance classes (10 individuals); and control group that maintained their routine activities (10 individuals). For data collection, a divided questionnaire was used: General Information; Disability stages scale; Balance and Quality of Life. Results: During class implementation, there were no falls, as all dance activities adhered to the details of the protocol steps without any changes. On average, patients completed 82.7% of activities. After 12 weeks, the experimental group had improvements in the UPDRS global score, in daily activities, and on motor examination. There was also improvement in balance scores and in the mobility domain of the quality of life in the experimental group. Conclusion: The samba protocol seems to be feasible and safe for patients with PD. Moreover, it has pleasant characteristics and offers sufficient physical benefits for combination with drug treatment. There were also benefits in social relationships and as a possible rehabilitation tool in individuals with Parkinson's disease.

scholarly journals Effects of Virtual Reality Associated With Serious Games for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. a Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Cuesta-Gómez ◽  
Patricia Sanchez-Herrera Baeza ◽  
Edwin Daniel Oña-Simbaña ◽  
Alicia Martínez-Medina ◽  
Carmen Ortiz-Comino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Dexterity and activities of daily living limitations on the upper limb (UL) represent one of the most common problems in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the specially developed Serious Games that make use of the Leap Motion Controller (LMC) as main user interface for improving UL grip muscle strength, dexterity, fatigue, quality of life, satisfaction and compliance. Methods: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted. The sample was randomized into two groups: an experimental group who received treatment based on serious games designed by the research team using the developed LMC based Serious Games for the UL plus conventional rehabilitation, and a control group who received the same conventional rehabilitation for the UL. Both groups received two 60 min sessions per week over a ten-week period. Grip muscle strength, coordination, speed of movements, fine and gross UL dexterity, fatigue, quality of life, satisfaction and compliance were assessed in both groups pre-treatment, post-treatment and in a follow-up period of one month without receiving any treatment. Results : In the experimental group compared to the control group, significant improvements were observed in the post-treatment assessment for coordination, speed of movements, fine and gross UL dexterity. Also, significant results were found in the follow-up in coordination, speed of movements, fine and gross for the more affected side. Conclusions: An experimental protocol using an LMC based Serious Games designed for UL rehabilitation showed improvements for unilateral gross manual dexterity, fine manual dexterity, and coordination in MS patients with high satisfaction and excellent compliance.

scholarly journals Effect of Self-Compassion Intervention Based on a Religious Perspective on the Anxiety and Quality of Life of Infertile Women: A quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Rezapour-Mirsaleh ◽  
Fatemeh Abolhasani ◽  
Raziyeh Amini ◽  
Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh ◽  
Sepideh Masoumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Religious Perspective ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Anxiety is one of the common psychological problems among infertile women, which affects their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of self-compassion intervention based on religious perspective on the anxiety and quality of life of infertile women. Methods A qusai-experimental design with experimental and control groups was used. 24 women who lived in Maybod city, Iran, and were referred to Yazd reproductive sciences institute selected by available sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The participants of experimental group received 8 sessions self-compassion focused intervention based on religious instructions and control group was put on the waiting list. Data were collected using Quality of Life Questionnaire in Infertile Couples Questionnaire (QOLICQ) and Beck anxiety inventory (BDI) in pretest and posttest phase and then analyzed using multivariate analysis covariance (MANCOVA). Results The results showed as compared to control group at the post-test phase, the quality of life (p< .001) and anxiety (p< .001) of infertile women increased and decreased, respectively, in the experimental group. Conclusion Infertility medical centers can use self-compassion intervention based on a religious approach as a complementary psychological intervention, alongside with medical interventions, to improve the quality of life and reduce anxiety in infertile women.

Effects of Professional Support on Nausea, Vomiting, and Quality of Life During Early Pregnancy

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Chun Liu ◽  
Shih-Hsien Kuo ◽  
Chao-Po Lin ◽  
Yung-Mei Yang ◽  
Fan-Hao Chou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Professional Support ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a professional support (PS) intervention (including individualized health education and supportive phone calls) in reducing the severity of nausea and vomiting (NV) and improving the quality of life (QOL) of women in early pregnancy. An experimental pretest/posttest design with a control group was used. Participants were recruited from a regional teaching hospital in southern Taiwan. The women in the experimental group ( n = 40) received the PS intervention, while those in the control group ( n = 39) only received routine nursing care. Analysis of covariance and mixed models were used to compare the experimental and control groups while adjusting for covariates. The severity of NV and the perceived level of symptom distress were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group during weeks 2 and 4, and the women in the experimental group showed a significant improvement in their QOL in week 4 ( p < .05). However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in body weight at week 4 ( p = .501). These findings provide empirical evidence in support of the effectiveness of PS in reducing the severity of NV and improving QOL for women during early pregnancy. This intervention could be routinely applied in prenatal nursing health education. Future studies could apply the concept of PS to different populations and health issues.

Memory effect as if a group of self-esteem, mental health quality of life elderly

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 824-824
Author(s):  
T. Ahmadi Gatab
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Memory Effect ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Meetings ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
As If

IntroductionOlder people with special challenges such as increased chronic problems reduced financial resources and reduced functional abilities have encountered.ObjectivesThis study group as if the memory effect on self-esteem, mental health and quality of life for elderly people has been done.MethodsResearch methods, experimental. Statistical Society Research Babol are elderly. Sample aged 60 to cluster all the city neighborhoods selected randomly into two experimental groups (30 patients) and control (n = 30) groups. Then each of the experimental and control groups also were divided into six groups. Seniors in the experimental group meetings as if the memory control group, but group sessions in eight sessions and each session for one and a half hours they attended.ResultsThe results show that the experimental group participated in group meetings as if the memory than the control group who participated in group sessions, having self-esteem, mental health and quality of life are at a high level. The results also show that the mental health subscales (physical impairment, impaired social function, anxiety and depression) compared to the experimental group had better control of the situation.ConclusionsSeniors expressed their memories in a group, their positive and negative emotions poured out, and now that this reconciliation will lead to attitude change are elderly. On the other hand seems to have an active role in memory leads to increased confidence and improving mental health and sense of usefulness and the elderly are a result of depression and anxiety decreased.

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education via Mobile Application in Promoting Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren in Urban Malaysia During the COVID-19 Era: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi ◽  
Mei Chan Chong ◽  
Li Yoong Tang ◽  
Yan Piaw Chua ◽  
Latifa Yahya Al Ajeel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma among children is a common chronic disease which may have impact on quality of life. Health education is one of the strategy to improve knowledge and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the effect of health education via mobile application (app) in promoting quality of life among schoolchildren with asthma in urban Malaysia during the COVID-19 era. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention design was used in this study involving a total of 214 students, randomly assigned into two groups (intervention group and control group). The control group received face-to-face health education while the experimental group received health education via a mobile application.RESULTS: The findings showed that the total score of quality of life (QoL) has improved from a mean total score at pre-intervention (5.31±1.27) to post-intervention (5.66±1.28) for the control group, compared with the experimental group with a mean total score of QoL at pre-intervention (5.01±1.36) and post-intervention (5.85±1.29). A comparison between the experimental and control groups using an independent t-test showed statistically significant differences in their mean QoL scores. The effect of health education via mobile application showed a statistically significant improvement in the mean QoL score from pre- to post-intervention [F (1,288) = 57.46, p = <0.01].CONCLUSION: The use of mobile technology in health education improved QoL as compared to the traditional methods of face-to-face lecture and/or handbooks among schoolchildren with asthma. Thus, educational modules using mobile applications do improve QoL.

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education Via Mobile Application in Promoting Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren in Urban Malaysia: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi ◽  
Mei Chan Chong ◽  
Li Yoong Tang ◽  
Yan Piaw Chua ◽  
Latifa Yahya Al Ajeel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma among children is a common chronic disease which may have impact on quality of life. Health education is one of the strategy to improve knowledge and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the effect of health education via mobile application (app) in promoting quality of life among schoolchildren with asthma in urban Malaysia.METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention design was used in this study during the period September 2016 until April 2017 involving a total of 214 students, randomly assigned into two groups (intervention group and control group). The control group received face-to-face health education while the experimental group received health education via a mobile application.RESULTS: The findings showed that the total score of quality of life (QoL) has improved from a mean total score at pre-intervention (5.31±1.27) to post-intervention (5.66±1.28) for the control group, compared with the experimental group with a mean total score of QoL at pre-intervention (5.01±1.36) and post-intervention (5.85±1.29). A comparison between the experimental and control groups using an independent t-test showed statistically significant differences in their mean QoL scores. The effect of health education via mobile application showed a statistically significant improvement in the mean QoL score from pre- to post-intervention [F (1,288) = 57.46, p = <0.01].CONCLUSION: The use of mobile technology in health education improved QoL as compared to the traditional methods of face-to-face lecture and/or handbooks among schoolchildren with asthma. Thus, educational modules using mobile applications do improve QoL.

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