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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of Christian and Islamic heart-centred spiritual meditation to mindfulness meditation and waitlist control conditions, respectively, in healthy adults. The potential effects will be studied at multiple levels, with a focus on psychophysiology, cognition, mental health, and social functioning.
The goal of this clinical trial is to study stressed or distressed veterans and service members. Researchers will compare Caring Contacts plus best available resources to best available resources alone to see if reduces distress and prevents thoughts of suicide.
The study was administered in a randomized controlled experimental design to evaluate the effects of material positioning and hand-face maneuver on physiological parameters and stress symptoms in preterm newborns with gestational weeks 28 to 32. The sample of the study consisted of 60 preterm infants who met the selection criteria in newborn intensive care unit between September 2018 and July 2020.The newborns in the control group (n=30) were given a "nesting with a rolled up blanket" position, as in the routine of the ward. The Experimental Group1 (n=30) was given positions using a "positioner" and the same newborns (Experimental2) was given positions using "positioner and hand-face maneuver" on the second day of the study.
This study aims to address the following research questions: 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of a Supporting Transition and Resilience to Clinical Nursing Education (STRONG) program on first year nursing students' anxiety, depression, stress, resilience, practice readiness, physical activity and eating behaviours. 2. Explore first year nursing students' experiences and perception of the STRONG program. Participants will be invited to participate in an asynchronous online STRONG program
Objective: To determine clusters among weight-loss-seeking individuals for personalised obesity management and find questionnaires to help identify those who could benefit from psychological support. Design: In a cross-sectional analysis using an online platform (Aviitam®), a cluster analysis was carried out in overweight/obese adults. The following questionnaires were studied: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Morin's Insomnia Scale, Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2), Binge Eating Scale (BES), a Physical Activity questionnaire and EQ-5D Quality-of-Life questionnaire. Setting: An online weight management platform (Aviitam®) used by adults with obesity across France. Participants: Adults with body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m² participating in a weight management pathway who completed validated questionnaires assessing psychological and lifestyle factors. Main Outcomes: Identification of clusters based on questionnaire responses, BMI, age and gender.
Epilepsy is among the diseases that cause loss of neurological abilities regardless of any trauma. Reflexology is one of the complementary therapies based on activating the body's self-healing power through special hand techniques applied to the feet. It is known that there are positive changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress and sleep quality in epilepsy patients after reflexology. This study will be conducted to determine the effect of reflexology on seizure frequency, fatigue, stress and sleep quality in epilepsy patients.
The current study aims to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a training curriculum designed for teaching low-intensity psychological interventions to bachelor's degree holders, specifically focusing on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its intervention effectiveness. This evaluation is divided into two integral parts. In the first part, the curriculum, which encompasses a 120-hour intensive teaching block followed by a nine-month placement, will be evaluated. To assess the trainees' competencies in applying the principles of ACT, a series of role-play examinations will be administered at various time points, including pre-training, pre-placement, mid-placement, and end-of-placement. Focus groups will be conducted. The second part of the evaluation is to examine the outcomes of low-intensity psychological interventions, delivered by the trainees, targeting adult individuals screened with mild to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety. To achieve this, a series of questionnaires will be administered at several stages: pre-intervention, during each session, and at a three-month follow-up. Outcome measures will include the assessment of depressive and anxiety symptom severity, quality of life, functional impairment, therapeutic alliance, and the level of experiential avoidance. Individual exit interviews and focus groups will be conducted. The aim of the study: 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of the training program 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the low-intensity psychological intervention based on the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principle Hypotheses: It is hypothesised that the competency level of the training participants will increase after the intensive training block and the placement. It is also hypothesised that after receiving the low-intensity psychological intervention based on the ACT principle, the depression and anxiety scores, functioning impairment, and experiential avoidance level will reduce, and quality of life and therapeutic relationship will improve.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of 6- and 12- week supplementation of a bioactive whey protein concentrate drink containing dairy phospholipids on stress reactivity and recovery in healthy adults. The proposed randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel groups design methodology will assess the stress reactivity and recovery effects (both self-reported and physiological) of 40g per day of bioactive whey protein concentrate in the form of a powder that the participant will be required to mix with 350ml of water and matched placebo prior to (baseline) and after -6 week and -12 week supplementation. The trial will utilise the Multi-tasking framework (MTF) during testing visits to elicit an acute stress response within the laboratory. Self reported anxiety (STAI short-form) at multiple time points before and after the stressor will be measured as well as perceived task demand following the stressor (NASA-TLX). Physiological measurements of the stress response will also be measured through blood pressure, heart rate arability, and galvanic skin response. 150 participants will participate, aged 25-49, and self-reported as being in good health. Participants will be supplied with either the active treatment or the placebo (allocated by a randomised schedule) whilst visiting the research centre for the testing appointments, and will take treatment home to consume daily for the duration of the study. Participants will record time of taking treatment each day in a treatment diary which will be returned to the research centre, along with any unused treatment, upon completion of the study.
The aim of the current study is to explore whether culturally adapted internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of various common mental health problems among Arabic-speaking refugee and migrant youth. We hypothesize that the symptoms of the psychological problems will significantly be reduced among youth who will receive iCBT compared to youth in the control group.
The goal of this observational study is to explore the impact of a 12-week online knowledge-sharing program focusing on stress management, psychological resilience, and interoception in university students who face various stressors. The primary questions it aims to answer are: - How does participating in the online program influence students' understanding and management of stress? - Can engaging in this program enhance students' resilience in the face of academic and life challenges? - Does the program improve students' interoception skills, helping them recognize and manage internal bodily sensations and emotions more effectively? Participants will be asked to: - Attend weekly sessions covering topics such as stress, its sources, stages, diseases related to stress, coping methods, psychological resilience, and interoception. - Engage in discussions, self-reflection, and practical exercises. - Share their experiences and insights. - Complete assessments to measure their perceived stress level, resilience, and interoceptive awareness. Researchers will compare the group that participates in the program with a control group to determine if the program significantly improves stress management, enhances psychological resilience, and bolsters interoception skills among university students.