scholarly journals Effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention technique in reducing stress levels of anesthesiology and intensive therapy residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
AndiAde Wijaya Ramlan ◽  
Pradini Sugiharto
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Intervention Technique ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Reducing Stress

scholarly journals Protective Factors against Emergency Stress and Burnout in Healthcare and Emergency Workers during Second Wave of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Monia Vagni ◽  
Tiziana Maiorano ◽  
Valeria Giostra ◽  
Daniela Pajardi
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Total Stress ◽  
Emergency Workers ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Reducing Stress ◽  
Second Wave

Working as healthcare workers (HCWs) and emergency workers (EWs) during the first wave of COVID-19 has been associated with high levels of stress and burnout, while hardiness, coping strategies and resilience have emerged as protective factors. No studies have so far investigated these psychological factors during the second wave. We aimed to verify the trend of stress levels, burnout, coping strategies and resilience during the pandemic in Italian healthcare and emergency workers by comparing a first sample recruited from the first COVID-19 wave (N = 240) with a second sample relating to the second wave (N = 260). Through an online platform we administered questionnaires to measure stress, burnout, resilience, hardiness and coping strategies. The results showed that in the two waves the total stress levels of HCWs and EWs did not differ, while the physical stress and hardiness scores in the second wave were greater. No differences were found in the coping strategies used. An analysis of burnout levels in the second wave sample found that stress showed a high predictive power in the emotional exhaustion and depersonalization scales. Hardiness and resilience emerged as protective factors in reducing stress. The implications for the need to provide support and to improve hardiness for HCWs and EWs are discussed.

scholarly journals Applicability of auriculotherapy in reducing stress and as a coping strategy in nursing professionals

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 980-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonice Fumiko Sato Kurebayashi ◽  
Juliana Rizzo Gnatta ◽  
Talita Pavarini Borges ◽  
Maria Júlia Paes da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
The Third ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Needle Control ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Reducing Stress

AIMS: randomized clinical trial aimed at evaluating the auriculotherapy in reducing stress levels in 75 nursing professionals and analyze the coping domains that have changed after treatment. METHODOLOGY: volunteers were divided into 3 groups (Control, Needles and Seeds) and received eight sessions at Shenmen, Kidney and Brainstem points. The Control Group didn't receive any intervention. RESULTS: ANOVA test showed statistical differences in stress levels for Needle/Control Groups in the third and fourth assessments, according to Stress Symptoms List when compared the three groups in four assessments. For the Inventory of Folkman/Lazarus, a significant difference was obtained for Spacing domain between needle/control. In analysis within the same group, differences were found for Confrontation in fourth assessment between Needle/Control Groups and for Social Support in the third one between Seeds/Control Groups. CONCLUSION: The auriculotherapy decreased stress levels, changed Coping domains after treatment, suggesting that both Auriculotherapy with needles and seeds can produce positive impact to improve strategy Coping in the nursing team. However, more studies are needed to conceive the extent of the technique.

A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Running ◽  
Laura Hildreth
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Study ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Negative Behaviors ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Response To Stress ◽  
Faculty And Staff ◽  
Energy Therapy ◽  
Reducing Stress

Aim: To examine the effectiveness of a bio-energy intervention on self-reported stress for a convenience sample of University students, faculty, and staff during finals week. We hypothesized that participants would report a decrease in stress after a 20 minute bio-energy intervention. Study Design: A quasi-experimental, single-group, pretest–posttest design was used. Method: Thirty-nine faculty, staff, and students participated. Participants served as their own controls. A specific technique was provided by each bio-energy practitioner for 20 minutes after participants had completed a visual analogue scale identifying level of stress and listing two positive and negative behaviors they were currently using in response to stress. Results: A one-sample t test indicates that bio-energy therapy significantly reduces stress, t(35) = 7.74, p < .0001. A multiple regression analysis further indicates that the decrease in stress levels is significantly greater for higher initial stress levels, t(31) = 4.748, p < .0001); decreases in stress are significantly greater for faculty and staff compared to students, t(31) = −2.223, p = .034; and decreases in stress levels are marginally significantly higher for older participants, t(31) =1.946, p = .061. Conclusion: Bio-energy therapy may have benefit in reducing stress for faculty, staff, and students during final examination week. Further research is needed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Quran Therapy on Reducing Stress Levels of Nursing Students at PSIK UMI Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Wahyuni Munir ◽  
Najihah Najihah ◽  
Trisulawati Lutia
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effect Of Therapy ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Reducing Stress

Stress is the body's reaction to the environment that is considered dangerous. Metabolism and blood circulation become disturbed if the psychiatric feel depressed which can cause illness. This study aims to determine the effect of therapy of the Qur'anic verses on reducing stress levels in nursing students in completing their thesis at the Muslim University of Indonesia. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental with one group pre-post design on 18 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. The statistical test of the paired sample test shows the value of p = 0.042 with ? = 0.05. The results showed that the stress level of students compiling their thesis at the Muslim University of Indonesia decreased from 88.9% to 66.7% after being given therapy for the Qur'anic verses. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of the therapy of Qur'anic verses on reducing stress levels in nursing students in completing theses at Muslim University of Indonesia and there are differences in student stress levels in preparing theses at Indonesian Muslim University before and after receiving verse therapy.

scholarly journals Medical Students’ Stress Levels and Sense of Well Being after Six Weeks of Yoga and Meditation

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lona Prasad ◽  
Aneesha Varrey ◽  
Giovanni Sisti
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Personal Wellbeing ◽  
Reducing Stress

Objective. To determine the effect of six weeks of yoga and meditation on medical students’ levels of perceived stress and sense of wellbeing prior to taking their exams. Methods. We conducted a prospective case-control study of first-through-third-year medical students at our academic institution, measuring levels of perceived stress and sense of wellbeing before and after a six-week yoga and meditation intervention. Questionnaires used for evaluation included the perceived stress scale (PSS) and self-assessment surveys (SAS). The postintervention surveys were completed on the day of the students’ written exams. Results. A total of thirteen women and fourteen men participated. Median age was 28 (24 yrs–32 yrs). 48.1% were Caucasian, 7.4% Black, 11.1% Hispanic, 11.1% Asian, and 22.2% other. Paired t-tests showed a statistically significant reduction in perceived stress (18.44 versus 14.52; p=0.004) after the six-week yoga and meditation program. After the yoga intervention, self-assessment survey results showed a significant improvement in feelings of peace, focus, and endurance. Improvements in happiness, positivity, personal satisfaction, and self-confidence were also seen. An improvement in unsubstantiated parameters such as patience and fatigue was observed. Conclusion. Yoga and meditation may be effective in reducing stress levels and improving aspects of personal wellbeing in medical students.

The Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy in Reducing Stress Levels

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alizamar Alizamar ◽  
Ifdil Ifdil ◽  
Rima P. Fadli ◽  
Lira Erwinda ◽  
Nilma Zola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stress Levels ◽  
Reducing Stress

scholarly journals PENERAPAN TERAPI SELF-DISCLOUSURE PADA REMAJA YANG MENGALAMI STRES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Sutri Yani ◽  
Iin Nilawati
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mean Stress ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reducing Stress

Self-disclosure therapy is stress therapy through self-disclosure, which is the activity of sharing familiar feelings with others through telling stories, communicating deeply, and allowing themselves to be known by others. The ability to express oneself, such as feelings and thoughts, to others is recognized as important. This study aims to determine the effect of self-disclosure therapy on adolescents who experience stress on reducing stress levels. This study used a quasi experimental design. The sample in this study were teenagers, amounting to 29 respondents. In this study, respondents were given a pre-test before being given self-disclosure therapy. Then the respondent is given self-disclosure therapy. After being given therapy, the respondent is given a post test, then the stress level is measured. The results showed that there was an effect of self disclosure on adolescents who experienced stress. This can be seen from the mean stress level before self-disclosure therapy, the mean stress level (24.31) and after the self-disclosure therapy, the mean stress level (16.34). The results of statistical tests using the Man-Wilney test showed that the P value = 0.000, which means that there is a significant effect of providing self-disclosure therapy on reducing stress levels in adolescents who experience stress. It is hoped that self-disclosure therapy can be used as an alternative therapy to reduce stress levels in adolescents. Keywords: Self Disclousure; Stress; Adolescencts

scholarly journals Experiences of Mothers of Children Born with Celebral Palsy in Oshana Region: Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Sankombo Marian ◽  
Emmanuel Magesa ◽  
Nakakuwa Fillipine
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Educational Support ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Reducing Stress

Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child&#39;s brain is under development. This type of birth defects, pose a public health concern to the society, immediate family members and individual parents. The parents&rsquo; expectations to have a normal child becomes a nightmare when the child they were expecting is born with cerebral palsy. Therefore, revealing the experiences of mothers of children born with Cerebral Palsy is important in the process of finding ways to support these mothers and their children. The study explores and describes the experience of mothers of children with cerebral palsy. A qualitative approach following phenomenological, explorative and descriptive design was used to explore and reveal the experiences of mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy. The population for this particular study consisted of mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Oshana region and a sample was drawn from this population using purposive sampling method. Data were collected through indepth interview with 12 (twelve) mothers. The transcribed interviews and narratives from the research notes were organised into codes, main themes and sub-themes. Mothers were shocked, worried and were in the state of disbelief when they learnt about the condition of their children. They felt guilty about the child&rsquo;s disability and blamed themselves as the reason for the disability of their children. They were traumatized by a family member or spouse who failed to accept the child with cerebral palsy. In order to alleviate the psychological stress, trauma, pain and disappointments, it is of utmost importance to develop an educational support program in the form of a stress coping framework to support these mothers to cope with the high stress levels. centers where they can overcome their psychological problem. There is a need for a coordinating body or counselling centers where parents of children with cerebral palsy should be referred after the final diagnosis is made to give appropriate direction and couselling to these parents, thus reducing stress levels. &nbsp;

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