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Filter by:This study is a two-armed randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and adoption of a transdiagnostic mobile app intervention that focuses is on enhancing adaptive emotional regulation (ER) skills among university students.
Neurofeedback training, based on operant conditioning techniques, involves the measurement and conscious regulation of specific neural parameters through participant-specific feedback. This technique has gained recognition for its role in efficiently altering brain activity. Among its various applications, neurofeedback training is noted for its ability to facilitate meditative practice and enhance stress regulation abilities. However, most neurofeedback studies focus on modulating isolated brainwaves and overlook how brainwaves interact across frequencies. To address this gap, the present study will evaluate an intervention that combines meditation techniques with a novel cross-frequency neurofeedback training to enhance the outcomes of meditative practice for stress regulation. Previous research has established that brain rhythms exhibit interactive patterns, forming harmonic and non-harmonic relationships to respectively facilitate and preclude cross-frequency coupling. Harmonic relationships are essential for the synchronization of oscillations, a process necessary for coordinating complex neural and physiological activities. In contrast, non-harmonic relationships result in a highly desynchronized state characterized by reduced neural and physiological coordination, typically observed during cognitive restful periods. In this regard, prior studies have demonstrated a link between an increased occurrence of non-harmonic alpha-theta ratios and mindfulness meditation. Recent research has shown the possibility of upregulating the incidence of non-harmonic alpha-theta ratios during mindfulness meditation in a single-session neurofeedback training context. However, the impact of long-term training on stress regulation abilities remains unclear. The current study addresses this gap by conducting a 10-session neurofeedback training focused on upregulating the incidence of non-harmonic alpha-theta ratios during focused attention meditation. The primary aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of this training in assisting mindfulness practice and improving stress regulation as assessed by a range of neurophysiological, psychological, and biological outcomes.
Being an anesthesiologist implies huge dedication and both physical and psychological efforts. None has ever studied the impact of a working day on anxiety, perceived stress levels, physiological data, and executive functions.
This study was planned as a randomized controlled study to determine the effects of petitgrain and ylang ylang oil applied before clinical practice on stress, anxiety and depression in midwifery students.
This study aims to investigate the effect of a single dose (300mg) of encapsulated aqueous lemon balm extract on measures of calmness and mood during periods of cognitive demand over the course of the day in healthy adults aged 18-40 years with moderate stress (PSS entry between 14 to 26).
Nursing students experience different levels of stress due to many reasons such as lifestyle, health, academic performance, competition, choice of profession, new living environment, relationships with peer group and expectations of parents. It is important to develop different coping behaviours/strategies to manage stressful situations. Laughter yoga has proven positive effects on physical and mental health. The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to examine the effects of laughter yoga on well-being, perceived stress and academic self-efficacy of nursing students.
Observational assessment through patient interviews of relational, structural and organisational aspects related to the humanisation of health care. These data will be related to health outcomes such as pain, sleep quality, anxiety levels, adverse events (pressure injuries, falls, and mortality), satisfaction with the care received, and experience in communication processes with health professionals. Data will also be collected on work ergonomics variables (stress, burnout, working conditions, ratios) of nurses and health technicians, which will also be related to the health outcomes collected.
This intervention study will investigate the effects of music therapy on procedural distress, the overall experience of pain, anxiety, and stress, during the procedure of sitting up in a chair for patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of music-based mindfulness on stress reduction among East Asian international students.
Students within post-secondary education settings are experiencing increasing stress, distress, and mental health difficulties. Many post-secondary education settings have identified student mental health and wellbeing as a priority and yet are struggling to adequately meet the needs of students. This has led to exploring whether technology can be used to help promote mental health and wellbeing among students. The JoyPop app is one mobile mental health app with a growing evidence base. It was developed to support improved emotion regulation - a key challenge among students struggling with distress and mental health difficulties. Using a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design, the primary objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the JoyPop app in improving emotion regulation among post-secondary students when compared to no intervention. The secondary objectives are to: (1) Assess change in mental health, wellbeing, and resilience between students in each condition to better understand the app's broader impact; (2) Conduct an economic analysis to determine whether receiving the app reduces other health service use and associated costs; (4) Assess students' perspective on the quality of the JoyPop app.