scholarly journals The Effect of Dignity Therapy on Hope in Patients with Major Depression Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Vaghee ◽  
Abbas Heydari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Major Depression Disorder ◽  
Dignity Therapy ◽  
Therapy Effect ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Depression Disorder

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> Despite the importance of the hope level increment in the patients with major depression disorder, fewer interventions have been applied to improve the hope level in the psychiatric patients, especially the depressed individuals.</p><p><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> To identify the dignity therapy effect on the hope level in the patients with major depression disorder.</p><p><strong>METHOD:</strong> In this random controlled clinical trial, 58 patients with major depression disorder, who were hospitalized in Ibn-e-Sina psychiatric hospital of Mashhad, were separated into two intervention (28 individuals) and control (30 individuals) groups. The intervention group has taken the dignity therapy (based on the standard protocol in three 30-45 minutes sessions) and the control group have been undertaken the normal caregiving without intervention. The research tool was the Herth hope index, which was filled exactly before and after intervention. The data analysis has been done by SPSS 11.5 and exact Fischer tests, Chi square, independent t-test and paired t-test.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> 65.5 percent of the patients were female and 34.5 percent were male. Before the intervention, there was no significant statistical difference between the dignity therapy group (19.9±2.8) and the control group (20.5±1.6) in the average total hope score (p=0.39). However, the variations of the average total hope score before and after intervention between the dignity therapy group (4.7±2.9) and the control group (0.1±1.9) was significant (p&lt;0.001).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSIONS:</strong> According to the dignity therapy effect on the hope level increment in patients with major depression disorder, this unique and short clinical trial can be employed to increase the hope level in the patients with depression disorder.</p>

scholarly journals Serum Cortisol Levels Modifications in Patients with Depression and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 3383-3386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luminita Diana Hritcu ◽  
Manuela Padurariu ◽  
Alin Ciobica ◽  
Cristina Horhogea ◽  
Mihaela Claudia Spataru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Serum Cortisol ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Major Depression Disorder ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Depression Disorder

The correlations between depression and stress are quite accepted nowadays, as well as the fact that cortisol levels could also represent fundamental risk factors for major depressive disorder. However, when it comes to the modifications of cortisol levels in depression, the results are controversial. Same goes for the cortisol modifications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is a functional digestive disorder characterized by a strong biopsychological component, being highly influenced or exacerbated by stressful stimuli. Thus, in the present report we were interested in seeing if there are any serum cortisol levels variations in patients with depression and irritable bowel syndrome, by looking at cortisol modifications in two different groups of patients: a control group with major depression disorder and another study group composed by major depression disorder + IBS patients. Thus, our data presented here are suggesting that there is a significant increase in cortisol levels in the morning serum of the patients with major depression disorder + IBS, as compared to the group having only depression. The results presented here could have an important relevance in the context of managing the stress-related factors in the pathological entities described above.

scholarly journals Manual therapy in the treatment of facial wrinkles and sagging: a quantitative-qualitative randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Aline de Souza Massulo Garcia ◽  
Dilane Braga da Silva ◽  
Vanessa Daniele Ferreira Gonçalves ◽  
Alessandra Couto de Camargo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Therapy Protocol

Background: Manual therapy has emerged as an option for facial rejuvenation treatment due to its effects on connective tissue. Objectives: The aim of the study was to verify the effectiveness of the manual therapy protocol in attenuating wrinkles and facial sagging. Methods: This is a quantitative-qualitative, randomized clinical trial. The study included female volunteers, aged between 40 and 50 years, distributed in 2 groups: Manual therapy group (MTG) and Control group (CG). The protocol used consisted of: lymph node decongestion, sliding massages, fast and vigorous movements, and traction on the fasciae. The evaluation instrument was through photos, in which they were analyzed by Dermato-functional specialists through a scale that graduates the wrinkles. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used to analyze the symmetry of the results by the Gauss curve. Pre- and post-intervention differences between the groups were determined using the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. Results: The average score obtained in the graduation of wrinkles and signs of aging in the manual therapy group showed significant differences in all regions of the face before and after treatment. And there was a decrease in the score, which shows improvement in the reduction of wrinkles and signs of aging, especially in the upper third. In contrast, in the control group, the average remained before and after the follow-up by the research, showing that there were no significant changes in this group. Conclusion: The manual therapy protocol showed significant results in reducing the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, being another option to be applied in clinics.

Moderate exercise improves quality of life in patients with non-remitted major depression disorder

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 656-656
Author(s):  
J. Mota Pereira ◽  
J. Silvério ◽  
J.C. Ribeiro ◽  
S. Carvalho ◽  
D. Fonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Major Depression Disorder ◽  
Depression Disorder

Prospective, randomized, two-arm, parallel assignment. 150 individuals diagnosed with major depression disorder (MDD) according to DSM-IV-TR criteria, taking combined therapy in doses considered appropriate for at least 9 months, without showing clinical remission, defined as having an HAMD17 total score ≤ 7, attending the out-patient psychiatry clinic, were initially screened through an interview with a psychiatrist. Those meeting study criteria were randomized to one of two groups: control and aerobic exercise. The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board. All participants provided written informed consent. Study protocol Exercise group: individuals were assigned moderate intensity exercise, in addition to their usual pharmacological therapy. Control group: individuals who were not assigned any exercise and remained taking their usual pharmacological therapy. Both groups maintained the pharmacological therapy unchanged during the 12 week study period. All participants were evaluated at baseline (time 0: before starting the physical activity program), and at 4, 8 and 12 weeks for depressive symptoms, functional assessment and Quality of Life.ResultsResults show that participants in the exercise group improved their quality of life parameters, suggesting that exercise could be an effective therapeutic adjuvant for non-remitted MDD patients.

scholarly journals Effect of Dysfunctional Attitudes on Orientation of Anger in Major Depressive Disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoni Roy Chowdhury ◽  
Prof. Sadhan Das Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitudes ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Major Depression Disorder ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitude ◽  
And Control ◽  
Depression Disorder

The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of Dysfunctional Attitudes in delineating the orientation of Anger among Major Depression Disorder patients and control population. Dysfunctional Attitude has long been established as a precursor of depressive symptoms. However there is a dearth of studies on the correlates of Dysfunctional Attitude and orientation of Anger. A total of 60 participants (30 Major Depression Disorder, 30 Control) were asked to fill up a self-report paper pencil questionnaire that measured orientation of Anger, Neuroticism and Dysfunctional Attitude. Results indicated higher Anger suppression, Dysfunctional Attitude, and higher neuroticism scores for the clinical group than control group. When Neuroticism was controlled, Dysfunctional Attitude was found to be positively correlated with temperamental and Internalized Anger in the clinical group; however in the control group it remained uncorrelated with the direction of Anger. Stepwise multiple regressions indicated Dysfunctional Attitude to be significant predictor of Internalized Anger in clinical group while Neuroticism was found to be a significant predictor of Internalized Anger for the control group. The present finding suggests the role of Dysfunctional Attitude in defining the orientation of Anger among the Major Depression Disorder group and also elucidates the relationship between Dysfunctional Attitude and Neuroticism with both Internalized and Externalized Anger.

Belastungen in der Kindheit und dissoziative Symptomatik bei Patienten mit psychischen Störungen

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Fiess ◽  
Astrid Steffen ◽  
Christian Pietrek ◽  
Brigitte Rockstroh
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Major Depression Disorder ◽  
Dissoziative Symptome ◽  
Kindheit Und Jugend ◽  
Depression Disorder

Theoretischer Hintergrund: Dissoziative Symptome treten bei verschiedenen psychischen Störungen auf und werden bei einigen Störungen mit traumatischen Erfahrungen assoziiert. Fragestellung: Wird der Zusammenhang zwischen dissoziativer Symptomatik und belastenden Erfahrungen moduliert durch die Art der Erfahrung und das Alter zum Zeitpunkt der Belastung? Methode: Bei 82 Patienten (Borderline-Persönlichkeitsstörung, BPS; Major Depression Disorder, MDD) und 54 gesunden Kontrollpersonen wurden per Interview belastende Erfahrungen während Kindheit und Jugend (3 – 16 Jahre) ermittelt. Zusammenhänge zwischen Belastung und dissoziativer Symptomatik wurden regressionsanalytisch unter Berücksichtigung von Diagnose und komorbider Posttraumatischer Belastungsstörung (PTBS) untersucht. Ergebnisse: Dissoziative Symptomatik korreliert bei BPD und MDD (mit komorbider PTBS) positiv mit emotionalem (neben sexuellem) Missbrauch und mit Belastungen in der Pubertät. Schlussfolgerung: Therapeutische Berücksichtigung emotionaler und pubertärer Belastung könnte die (Behandlung erschwerende) dissoziative Symptomatik reduzieren.

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