scholarly journals The Survey of Effectiveness of Group Counseling with Cognitive – Behavioural Method in Reducing Mother’s Stress of Child with Mental Retardation under 6 Years Old Under Cover of Khorramabad Province Welfare Organization (2012)

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Azarinvand, Abrahim ◽  
Gorjee, Yosef ◽  
Sadrepooshan, Najmeh ◽  
Esmaili, Ghasem
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Trial Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 15 ◽  
Behavioral Method ◽  
And Control

<p>The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group counseling with cognitive – behavioral method in reducing mother’s stress of child with mental retardation less than 6 years old covered of Khorramabad province welfare organization (2012). The statistical society of this study consisted of 52 mothers of child with mental retardation who their children had file in the welfare office. 30 persons were selected by simple random sampling and were divided into two groups including trial group (15 persons) and control group (15 persons).</p><p>The method of study was quasi – experimental way with control group and random trial and data gathering tool such as Friedrich, Greenberg and Crink resources and stress questionnaire. To perform the study; the first step was pretest trial and control group and then 10 group counseling sessions with cognitive- behavioral method had hold among trial group. The control group’s mothers did not receive any counseling. Then, it established post – testing of both group again and another test provided to following – up step for two weeks after test.</p><p>The result of variance analysis with repeated measurements showed that, there is significant difference in percentage1 level between control and trial groups post – test and follow – up scores, so, the first hypothesis of this study had approved upon group counseling efficacy with cognitive – behavioral method in reducing mother’s stress of child with mental retardation. In addition, these results showed that group counseling with cognitive – behavioral method has been established significant reduction in percentage 1 level physical and emotional symptoms of trial groups’ mothers, but it did not find the significant difference in the cognitive symptoms.</p>

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neurofeedback: Reducing Insomnia Symptoms

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nooshin Basiri ◽  
Zahra Khayyer ◽  
Habib Hadianfard ◽  
Amirhossein Ghaderi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
And Control ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms ◽  
Selection Of

INTRODUCTION: The term sleep disorder refers to difficulty in initiating sleep, maintaining it or a relaxing sleep despite having enough time to sleep. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a non-drug multi-dimensional treatment that targets behavioral and cognitive factors of this disorder. Some pieces of research have shown that psychiatric and neurological disorders can be distinguished from distinct EEG patterns and neuro-feedback can be used to make a change in these patterns. This study aimed to compare the cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-feedback in the treatment of insomnia.METHODS: The sample included people, who had already been diagnosed insomnia by a psychiatrist in Isfahan, Iran. Random sampling was employed to choose the participants. Pittsburg sleep quality index (PSQI) was used for the selection of the participants, too. The sample included 40 patients who were randomly selected and interviewed and then diagnostic tests performed on the PSQI, and then they were divided into 3 groups. Data were analyzed using ANOVA. Following the implementation of the independent effect of the treatment was significant and one-way ANOVA with post hoc test L.S.D were carried out on CBT and controls (p = 0.001), CBT, neuro-feedback therapy (p = 0.003), neuro-feedback treatment and control (p = 0.001).RESULTS: It was shown that there was a significant difference between the groups. Based on the descriptive statistics of the 2 abovementioned treatments, neuro-feedback therapy in first position and cognitive-behavioral therapy were most effective in the second position, and the control group showed the lowest efficiency.CONCLUSIONS: Both treatments were significantly effective, and so we can use both neuro-feedback and CBT for the treatment of insomnia.

scholarly journals The Effect of Cognitive- Behavioral Counseling on the Sexual Compatibility of New Married Couples: A Clinical Trial Study 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parvin Allahyari ◽  
Mitra Kolivand ◽  
Arash Namdari ◽  
Khaled Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Counseling Centers ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Behavioral Counseling ◽  
Sexual Compatibility ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objective: sexual desire is an integral part of an identity and character of a human being, that affect how to behave with spouse. This study aimed to study the effect of cognitive-behavioral counseling (CBT) on sexual compatibility of new married couples in Sanandaj City in 2018. Method: This was a randomized clinical trial study and participants were 80 new married couples whose information was recorded at the premarital counseling centers that were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Intervention group received 8 weekly 120-minute sessions of group consultation with cognitive-behavioral approach. Data were collected before the intervention, after 8 weeks of counseling, and two months after the last counseling session using the National Sexual Compatibility Scale. Data were analyzed using chi-square inferential statistics and independent t-test or nonparametric Mann-Whitney test. analysis of covariance was used to control of potential confounders. Results: The mean values of sexual compatibility in two intervention and control groups before counseling were 94.20±3.30 and 93.41±6.84 respectively. These scores reached to 100.11±2.96 in the intervention group and 98.83±3.66 in the control group immediately after the intervention. Also two months after the end of counseling, this rate was 101.98±4.03 in the intervention group and 98.83±3.66 in the control group. The intra-group comparison of sexual adjustment scores before and after counseling and two months after the intervention, showed a statistically significant difference (P <0.001). The trend of changes in the control group was not significant (P >0.05). There was a significant difference between two groups in level of scores two months after the intervention (P <0.001). Conclusion: CBT was effective in improving the level of sexual compatibility between new married couples. It is recommended to use this method of counseling, along with other services provided at pre-marriage counseling centers, to continue and improve the quality of sex and vitality of couples.

scholarly journals Effects of cognitive cehavioral play therapy techniques on low self-esteem among students

Konselor ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Merikan Aren ◽  
Aruna Rauna Duamit
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Play Therapy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Counselling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to determined the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) techniques on low self-esteem among UNIMAS Students. More specifically, this study identified the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) techniques in experimental group at pretest and posttest on low self-esteem among UNIMAS students and to identified the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) techniques in control group at pretest and posttest on low self-esteem among UNIMAS students. A case study design is distributed questionnaire called as Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and counselling sessions. Purposive sampling is used to get the most suitable respondents for this study. The findings of this study have revealed there were significant difference at pretest and posttest among respondents in experimental group and control group which were respondents in experimental group increased their level of self-esteem, while there were respondents decreased their level of self-esteem in control group. Counselling sessions utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) techniques have increased the level of self-esteem among UNIMAS students in experimental group who attended the group counselling sessions because they have low level of self-esteem. All the dialogues that been stated by the client in the counselling sessions about their self-esteem can be related to respondents’ personality, cognitive, behavior, emotions and actions. The findings of this study have implications towards University students and counsellor. As for the university students, they gained insight, understanding and knowledge the importance of having good level of self-esteem. For the counsellor, counsellor being helpful, trusted and skillful which after utilized the CBPT techniques, they gained new skills and knowledge on that particular therapy.

scholarly journals Triple-Blinded Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effect of Acetaminophen and Morphine Sulfate on Pain Relief in MI-patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Bakhshaei ◽  
Shahram Homayounfar ◽  
Behzad Roozbahani ◽  
Melika Malekpour ◽  
Maryam Farhadian
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Cardiac Performance ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Morphine Sulfate ◽  
Morphine Sulphate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background: Myocardial infarction is considered to be the most common symptom of cardiovascular diseases. Regarding the limitation of access to Morphine sulphate as a special drug and complications followed, this study aims to compare the treatment effects of intravenous acetaminophen and morphine sulphate on the reduction of pain in MI patients and to improve the cardiac performance. Methods: The present study is a triple-blind randomized control trial in which 70 patients were divided into two separated groups and the pain was measured using Visual Analogue Scale. All analysis was done using SPSS Software at the significance level of 5 percent. Results: 42 patients were male (60%) of whom 20 were in case group and 22 in control group. There were no significant difference between intervention group and control group in terms of VAS score (p = 0.520). The index change of VAS over the time was statistically significant (p=0.001) in intervention and control groups (intra group change). The results of variance analysis with repeated measurements showed that mean differences of Ejection Fraction over time in both groups of intervention and control was not statistically significant (p=0.28). Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrate that although Acetaminophen does not have an improved effect on pain control and cardiac performance than Morphine sulphate, it can be still an appropriate alternative for Morphine sulfate due to the lack of destructive effects and its availability.

scholarly journals THE MONITORING AND CONTROL OF AN ARM CRANK SYSTEM USING FUZZY LOGIC FOR MULTI-HANDICAPPED YOUTHS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (05) ◽  
pp. 197-203
Author(s):  
JIANN-SHING SHIEH ◽  
JEN-TSANG HUNG
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Rotation Velocity ◽  
Manual Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

In this paper, we try to cope with National Special School in Taoyuan in order to fit the special requirements for multi-handicapped youths with mental retardation using current high technology, such as microcomputer control, sensing technology, and fuzzy logic control. The prototype device of this paper is focused on designing an arm crank system using a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) to exercise for the upper limb. The rotation velocity of this system was controlled via adjusting the electric current of the brake in order to increase the training motivation. Hence, a FLC was designed into this system in comparison with a manual control by an expert (i.e., physical therapist). Fifteen multi-handicapped youth with mental retardation were treated using the manual control as a control group, and another fifteen youths were treated using FLC as an experimental group. The root mean square deviation (RMSD) of the change of rotation velocity of arm crank was no significant difference (p > 0.05) using Student t test analysis. It means that FLC can be replaced the manual control by the qualified physical therapist. Therefore, it can be seen as a demonstration of feasibility of the applicability of this FLC for monitoring and control the velocity of the arm crank. But, it still needs a longer series of multi-handicapped youths with mental retardation, perhaps to refine the rule-bases, and certainly to see how widely they are applicable.

scholarly journals RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF VIDANGADI GUGGULU IN DUSHTA VRANA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4753-4760
Author(s):  
Preeti G. Verma ◽  
Sandip Bhosale
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Trial Group ◽  
Intense Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Controlled Clinical Study ◽  
Written Informed Consent

Introduction: Agantu Vranas are shudha at initial stages but due to contamination at the time of accident, poor hygiene and lack of proper care by persons, these get vitiated by Tridosha frequently & convert into Dushta Vrana. The presence of Dushta Vrana worsens the condition of the patient and when associated with complications may become fatal. Objectives: To Study the Efficacy of Vidangadi Guggul in Dushta Vrana. To study the efficacy of Triphala Guggulu Orally in Dushta Vrana. Methodology: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Total 67 patients of Dushta Vrana were enrolled in this study selected of age 18 to 60 year irrespective of sex, religion, occupation, economic and educational status. This study was ap-proved by IEC of institute and written informed consent were taken before enrolment in the study. Trial group of 30 patients were given Vidangadi Guggulu 500 mg orally and Control group patients were given. Triphala Guggulu 500 mg orally were given for 30 days. Discussion: Dushta is one in which there is local-ization of three all the Doshas. Dushta Vrana, which had a bad odor, has abnormal color, irregular in size, with plentiful discharge, intense pain and takes a long period to heal. Dushta Vrana is a long-standing ulcer where removing debris enabling drug to reach healthy tissue is more important. In Ayurveda Dushta Vrana are treated effectively by Guggulu preparations like Triphala Guggulu and Vidangadi Guggulu. Results & Conclusion: In trial group as well as control, there is significant difference observed on Day 0 and Day 30 in Size of Vrana, Vedana(pain) Srava (Discharge), Gandha (Smell), Edge of Vrana and Granulation tissue within group.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effectiveness of Creativity Therapy Training and Group Counseling Based on Choice Theory on Students’ Motivation Improving

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Fahime Yoosefi Jooybari ◽  
Ramazan Hassanzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Kazem Fakhri
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapy Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Training Post ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Control ◽  
Academic Year

Background: According to findings educational psychologist’s motivation has important effect upon student’s achievement and performance. Therapists and psychologists have tried to study the methods of motivation improving in students. The present study compares the effectiveness of creativity therapy training and group counseling based on the choice theory on motivation improving in students. Methods: The participants of this study included all students referring to the counseling center of Payam Noor University, Sari center, in the academic year of 2016-2017. The convenience sampling method was used for the selection of all the subjects. The sample consisted of 45 individuals who were randomly divided into 3 experimental and control groups (15 individuals per group). In pre-test, the motivation improving questionnaire was administered for all groups. The experimental groups received the training of creativity therapy and group counseling based on the theory of choice in 8 (90 minutes) sessions for 2 months. The control group did not receive training during this period. After completing the training, post-test was obtained in 3 groups. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis by the SPSS-16. Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference between the effectiveness of creativity therapy training and group counseling based on choice theory in promoting students motivation (P<0.05). Also, group counseling based on choice theory had more effect upon students motivation improving than creativity therapy (P=0.001). Conclusion: Creativity therapy training and group counseling based on choice theory may be effective in improving motivation in students.

scholarly journals Comparison between mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral psychological interventions on the reduction of pre-competitive stress of elite shooters: a follow-up of 2 months

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-203
Author(s):  
Hossein Sadimi ◽  
Faranhaz Ayatizadeh ◽  
Glaciane Axt ◽  
Sergio Machado
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Los Grupos

Objetivos: Comparar la efectividad del entrenamiento de estrategias e intervenciones cognitivo-conductuales basadas en la atención plena en el estrés competitivo de los francotiradores (es decir, nivel de cortisol salival) con un seguimiento de dos meses. Métodos:Veinticuatro francotiradores profesionales varones jóvenes con antecedentes de disparos durante al menos 3 años se dividieron aleatoriamente en tres grupos: intervención cognitivo-conductual (n=8), intervención basada en la atención plena (n=8) y grupo de control (n=8). Los participantes de los grupos experimentales participaron en seis sesiones de formación durante seis semanas (75-90 minutos cada sesión). La concentración de cortisol en saliva se midió en reposo, antes y después de la prueba y el seguimiento. Resultados:ANOVA con medidas repetidas mostró un efecto principal para el grupo (F2.21=3.787, sig=0.039) y etapa (F3.21=52.529, sig=0.001) y también el efecto interactivo entre los grupos en la etapa (F6, 42=3.700, sig=0.005). El ANOVA de medidas repetidas mostró que la intervención cognitivo-conductual a nivel de cortisol salival tuvo un efecto en el postest, mientras que la intervención de mindfulness tuvo efectos positivos en el postest y los tiempos de seguimiento. No hubo diferencias significativas entre los grupos de atención plena y cognitivo-conductual en la prueba posterior. Además, los resultados del tiempo de seguimiento mostraron que hubo una diferencia significativa solo entre la atención plena y el grupo de control. Aplicaciones prácticas:Los resultados indican que la práctica de habilidades psicológicas, especialmente la atención plena, se puede utilizar para reducir el estrés previo a la competencia. Objectives: The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of cognitive–behavioral strategies training and mindfulness based-interventions on shooters competitive stress (i.e., level of salivary cortisol) with two-months follow-up. Methods: Twenty four young male professional shooters who had a history of shooting for at least 3 years were randomly assigned into three groups: cognitive-behavioral intervention (n=8), mindfulness based intervention (n=8) and control group (n=8). Participants in the experimental groups participated in six training sessions during six weeks (75-90 minutes each session). Salivary cortisol concentration was measured at rest, pre- and post-test and follow-up times. Results: ANOVA with repeated measures showed a main effect for group (F2,21 = 3.787, sig = 0.039) and stage (F3,21 = 52.529, sig = 0.001) and also the interactive effect between the groups in the stage (F6,42 = 3.700, sig = 0.005). ANOVA with repeated measures showed that cognitive-behavioral intervention on salivary cortisol level had effect in the post-test, while mindfulness intervention had positive effects on the post-test and follow-up times. ANOVA also revealed that there was no significant difference between the mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral groups in the post-test time. In addition, the results of the follow-up time showed that there was significant difference only between mindfulness and control group. Practical Applications: Results indicate that the practice of psychological skills, especially mindfulness can be used to reduce the pre-competition stress. Objectivos: O objectivo deste estudo é comparar a eficácia das estratégias cognitivas-comportamentais de formação e de atenção baseadas em intervenções sobre o stress competitivo dos atiradores (ou seja, nível de cortisol salivar) com o seguimento de dois meses. Métodos: Vinte e quatro jovens atiradores profissionais que tiveram um historial de atirar durante pelo menos 3 anos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em três grupos: intervenção cognitivo-comportamental (n=8), intervenção baseada na consciência (n=8) e grupo de controlo (n=8). Os participantes nos grupos experimentais participaram em seis sessões de treino durante seis semanas (75-90 minutos cada sessão). A concentração de cortisol salivar foi medida nos tempos de repouso, pré e pós-teste e acompanhamento. Resultados: ANOVA com medidas repetidas mostrou um efeito principal para o grupo (F2,21 = 3.787, sig = 0.039) e o estágio (F3,21 = 52.529, sig = 0.001) e também o efeito interactivo entre os grupos no estágio (F6,42 = 3.700, sig = 0.005). A ANOVA com medidas repetidas mostrou que a intervenção cognitivo-comportamental ao nível do cortisol salivar teve efeito no pós-teste, enquanto que a intervenção de atenção teve efeitos positivos no pós-teste e nos tempos de seguimento. ANOVA também revelou que não havia diferença significativa entre o nível de atenção e os grupos cognitivo-comportamentais no período pós-teste. Além disso, os resultados do tempo de seguimento mostraram que só havia uma diferença significativa entre a atenção e o grupo de controlo. Aplicações práticas: Os resultados indicam que a prática de aptidões psicológicas, especialmente a de ter consciência, pode ser utilizada para reduzir o stress pré-competição. Traduzido com www.DeepL.com/Translator

scholarly journals The Effect of Spiritually Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SICBT) Group Counseling on Students’ Psychological Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-52
Author(s):  
Glenn T. Repique ◽  
Lisa Anna M. Gayoles
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to determine the effect of spiritually informed cognitive behavioral therapy (SICBT) group counseling on the psychological well-being of Grade 12 students. It utilized the pretest-posttest control group experimental design. The Flourishing Scale (FS) was used to measure psychological well-being. Two hundred sixty-six Grade 12 students were administered the pretest. Students who met the eligibility criteria were randomly assigned to the experimental group and the control group, with 10 participants and nine participants, respectively. The intervention was a six-session SICBT group counseling. The results of the study revealed that there was a significant difference in the psychological well-being of the experimental group and the control group after the intervention. The findings suggest implications in SICBT group counseling as an effective program in school guidance and counseling for the improvement of the psychological well-being of adolescents.

scholarly journals The effect of cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills on self-care in patients with schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Kashani Lotfabadi ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Bayazi ◽  
Ali Reza Rajaei
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Group Training ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Behavioral Group ◽  
And Control

Background & Aim: Self-care is one of the challenges of the health care system in patients with schizophrenia. It has been less studied due to these patients have no insight into the symptoms. This study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral group training on self-care skills in patients with schizophrenia. Methods & Materials: This single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial (blinding of data analysts) was performed on 50 hospitalized schizophrenia patients by convenience sampling method and random block allocation to the intervention (n=26) and control (n=24) groups in Ebn-Sina Psychiatric Hospital of Mashhad, Iran from late July 2020 to mid-January 2021. The intervention group received cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills based on Kashani Lotfabadi et al. (2020) protocol in 10 sessions (two sessions per week). The control group was placed on a waiting list. Data collection tools included the Self-Care Requisites Scale (SCRS-H) and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS). The data were analyzed by SPSS 25 version, repeated measures of ANOVA test. Results: 60 % (n=30) of participants were female, and 40% (n=20) were male with a mean age of 32.98±8.35 years. The results of repeated measures of ANOVA indicated a significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of descending mean score of total self-care during the test stages (p=0.001). Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral group training of self-care skills could promote self-care behaviors in patients with schizophrenia. Therefore, we suggest using this intervention to strengthen self-care skills in patients with schizophrenia.

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