scholarly journals Effects of Stress Psychological Intervention on the Cardiopulmonary Function, Negative Emotion, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Na Zhu ◽  
Fang Gu ◽  
Yiqian Hu ◽  
Wen Bian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Function ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective. To investigate the changes in cardiopulmonary function, negative emotion, self-efficacy, and quality of life in patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) after stress psychological intervention. Methods. A prospective study was conducted on 104 patients with ARF admitted to our hospital from March 2019 to March 2021. According to the random number method, the patients were divided into a control group (n = 52) and an experimental group (n = 52). Routine intervention was implemented in the control group, and stress psychological intervention was implemented in the experimental group on the basis of the control group. The cardiopulmonary function, negative emotion, self-efficacy, and quality of life in the two groups were compared. Results. The left ventricular ejection fractions and fraction shortening in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group, as well as the left ventricular mass index was lower than that in the control group ( P < 0.05 ). The first forced expiratory volume (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV1/FVC in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group ( P < 0.05 ). The Self-Rating Anxiety Scale scores and Self-Rating Depression Scale scores in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group ( P < 0.05 ). The General Self-Efficacy Scale scores of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group ( P < 0.05 ). The Concise Health Measurement Scale scores of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusion. Stress psychological intervention in patients with ARF can improve cardiopulmonary function, reduce negative emotions, improve self-efficacy, and improve quality of life.

The Effect of Educational Program on Pain Management, Self-Efficacy Behavior, and Quality of Life among Adult Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Ahmad Abu-Shennar ◽  
Nurhan Bayraktar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Diabetic Care

Abstract Objective Jordan has a high prevalence of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN), leg complications, and amputations due to diabetes. This study evaluated the effect of educational programs on pain management, self-efficacy behaviors, and quality of life (QoL) among adult patients with PDPN. Methods The randomized controlled trial study was conducted at the Jordanian Ministry of Health hospitals between October 2019 – March 2020. Seventy-two adult patients with PDPN were randomized to an experimental group of 36 patients who attended an educational program and a control group who followed routine diabetic care in the study setting. The data were collected using a socio-demographic and diabetes clinical/laboratory data form, the numeric rating scale (NRS), diabetes self-efficacy scale (DSES), and the quality-of-life questionnaire (EQ-5D). The intervention program consisted of four educational sessions at weekly intervals. Pre-test and post-test evaluations were conducted. Results After the educational intervention, the mean scores of the NRS (p=0.020), DSES (p<0.001), and EQ-5D (p<0.001) in the experimental group improved significantly improved compared to those in the control group. Additionally, while there were no significant correlations between the three study outcomes in the pre-test stage, correlations were observed to be significant after the educational intervention. Conclusion This study shows that the design and implementation of educational intervention combined with routine diabetic care facilitate effective pain management, self-efficacy behaviors, and QoL of patients with PDPN. The health care providers are recommended to use the educational programs for such patients at various levels of services in both health centers and diabetes clinics.

Effect of Acupoint Meridian Therapeutic Exercise on Cardiac Function in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-189
Author(s):  
Tingying Hu ◽  
Haodengjie Xiong ◽  
Huilin Zhou ◽  
Yujie Song ◽  
Zhilin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Chronic Heart Failure ◽  
Cardiac Function ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Function ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To investigate the effect of acupoint meridian therapeutic exercise on cardiopulmonary function in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).<br/> Methods: One hundred patients diagnosed with CHF at the Department of Cardiology from June 2019 to October 2019 were enrolled. One hundred patients were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 50) and a control group (n = 50) according to the treatment they received. The experimental group received conventional treatment combined with acupoint meridian therapeutic exercise for three months. The patients in the two groups were compared in terms of their results on the six-minute walk test and their cardiac function grade, plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) concentration, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and quality of life.<br/> Results: A statistically significant increase in six-minute walking distance was observed in the experimental group compared with the control group. Cardiac function and plasma BNP concentration decreased and LVEF and quality of life increased.<br/> Conclusion: Acupoint meridian therapeutic exercise improves exercise tolerance, cardiopulmonary function, and quality of life in patients with CHF.

scholarly journals Clinical Efficacy of Treating Endometrial Cancer with Xiaoaiping Tablets under Comprehensive Nursing Intervention and Their Effect on Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Juan Wang ◽  
Qingyan Liu ◽  
Jianping Li ◽  
Dan Nie ◽  
Daiying Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Remission Rate ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective. To explore the clinical efficacy of treating endometrial cancer with Xiaoaiping tablets under comprehensive nursing intervention and their effect on quality of life. Methods. The clinical data of 120 endometrial cancer patients treated at the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from February 2019 to February 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, and the patients were split into the experimental group and the control group according to their admission order, with 60 cases each. Conventional treatment and Xiaoaiping tablet regimen were received by all patients, those in the control group accepted the general nursing, and those in the experimental group accepted the comprehensive nursing intervention for 12 months, so as to compare their clinical efficacy, quality of life (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy, FACT), negative emotion scores (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, HAD), and Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ) scores between the two groups. Results. No statistical differences in the patients’ general information between the two groups were observed ( P > 0.05 ); compared with the control group after nursing, the experimental group obtained a significantly higher objective remission rate (80.0%), significantly higher disease control rate (90.0%) ( P < 0.05 ), significantly better QOL ( P < 0.001 ), significantly lower negative emotion scores ( P < 0.001 ), and significantly better MCMQ scores ( P < 0.001 ). Conclusion. Adopting Xiaoaiping tablets under comprehensive nursing intervention can improve the negative emotions of patients with endometrial cancer, enhance their confidence in medical treatment, present better efficacy, and obviously promote their QOL. Therefore, comprehensive nursing intervention should be promoted and applied in practice.

Long-Lasting Effects of a New Memory Self-efficacy Training for Stroke Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurien Aben ◽  
Majanka H. Heijenbrok-Kal ◽  
Rudolf W. H. M. Ponds ◽  
Jan J. V. Busschbach ◽  
Gerard M. Ribbers
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Psychological Quality Of Life

Background and purpose. This study aims to determine the long-term effects of a new Memory Self-efficacy (MSE) training program for stroke patients on MSE, depression, and quality of life. Methods. In a randomized controlled trial, patients were allocated to a MSE training or a peer support group. Outcome measures were MSE, depression, and quality of life, measured with the Metamemory-In-Adulthood questionnaire, Center for Epidemiological Studies–Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Who-Qol Bref questionnaire, respectively. We used linear mixed models to compare the outcomes of both groups immediately after training, after 6 months, and after 12 months, adjusted for baseline. Results. In total, 153 former inpatients from 2 rehabilitation centers were randomized—77 to the experimental and 76 to the control group. MSE increased significantly more in the experimental group and remained significantly higher than in the control group after 6 and 12 months (B = 0.42; P = .010). Psychological quality of life also increased more in the experimental group but not significantly (B = 0.09; P = .077). However, in the younger subgroup of patients (<65 years old), psychological quality of life significantly improved in the experimental group compared to the control group and remained significantly higher over time (B = 0.14; P = .030). Other outcome measures were not significantly different between both groups. Conclusions. An MSE training program improved MSE and psychological quality of life in stroke patients aged <65 years. These effects persisted during 12 months of follow-up.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Peer-Led Pain Management Program in Relieving Chronic Pain and Enhancing Pain Self-Efficacy Among Older Adults: A Clustered Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mimi M. Y. Tse ◽  
Shamay S. M. Ng ◽  
Paul H. Lee ◽  
Xue Bai ◽  
Raymond Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Management Program ◽  
Experimental Group

Chronic pain is common in nursing home residents, who may have difficulty seeking out pain management strategies. Peer support model show promise as a strategy for managing chronic conditions. This was a clustered randomized controlled trial. A peer-led pain management program was provided for the experimental group. Pain situation, depression, quality of life, non-drug strategies used, and pain knowledge were measured. A total of 262 participants joined the study (146 were allocated as experimental group and 116 as control group). Before our intervention, the mean pain score reported was as high as 6.36 on a 10-point Likert Scale. The high intensity of their pain very much interfered with the daily activities of the participants. Pain interference was high and the participants had poor coping as indicated by the low pain self-efficacy. Depression and a low quality of life score was found. Upon completion of our PAP, there was a significant increase in pain self-efficacy, pain interference as well as quality of life for the participants in the experimental group and not in the control group, and this improvement sustained in 3-month follow up. The present study used a peer support models and proven to be effective in managing pain and pain related situations for nursing home residents with chronic pain. The peer volunteers involved in the pain management program taught relevant pain knowledge and pain management strategies to help our participants.Clinical Trial Registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03823495, NCT03823495.

scholarly journals Improvement in Psychological Condition of Patients With Persistent Moderate–Severe Allergic Rhinitis by Drug Therapy Combined With Psychological Intervention

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132090285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Xin Wang ◽  
Zhi-Chao Yang ◽  
Zhao-Peng Kang ◽  
Ling-Ling Di ◽  
Yan Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

Objective: To investigate the effect of drug treatment combined with psychological intervention on mental disorders in patients with persistent moderate–severe allergic rhinitis. Methods: Sixty patients with persistent moderate–severe allergic rhinitis who met the criteria were randomly divided into 2 groups: control group and experimental group. The control group was only given medication, whereas the experimental group was given psychological intervention on the basis of the same medication. Cognitive behavioral therapy was used for psychological intervention. After 12 weeks of treatment, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) were used to evaluate the changes in anxiety, depression, and quality of life before and after treatment. Results: The SAS and SDS scores of the control group after treatment were lower than those before treatment, and the difference was statistically significant. Similarly, the SAS and SDS scores of the experimental group after treatment were lower than those before treatment with statistically significant difference. In addition, after treatment, the SAS and SDS scores of the experimental group were statistically lower than those of the control group. The results of RQLQ showed that the scores of each dimension in the control group after treatment were lower than those before treatment, and the difference was statistically significant. Similar results were found in the experimental group. After treatment with these 2 different schemes, the RQLQ scores of sleep, nonnasal/eye symptoms, and emotion in the experimental group were statistically lower than those in the control group. Conclusion: Drug therapy or drug therapy combined with psychological intervention can alleviate anxiety and depression of patients with persistent moderate–severe allergic rhinitis and improve their quality of life. Moreover, based on the effect of improving mental disorder and quality of life of patients, drug therapy combined with psychological intervention is better than drug treatment alone.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Teaching Stress Management on Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Divorcées

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Parvin Ehteshamzadeh ◽  
Zahra Dashtbozorgi ◽  
Rezvan Homaii ◽  
Zahra Zarei ◽  
Laleh Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Stress Management Training ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

<p>This research aims to study the influence of stress management training in self-efficacy and quality of life of the divorcées in Ahvaz. The research sample consists of 15 divorcées in a control group and 15 in an experimental group, selected by simple random sampling. The self-efficacy Rolandick and Life Quality SF_36 Questionnaires were used in this research. The research project was of pre-test and post-test type with control group. Pre-test was administered for both groups and then stress management teaching as the independent variable was administered on experimental group, after completion of, post-test was administered on both groups. The MANCOVA was used to analyze data. The results showed that compared to the control group, stress management training increased self-efficacy and quality of life beliefs of divorcées in the experimental group.</p>

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Jabalameli ◽  
Hamid Taher Neshat Doost ◽  
Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽  
Hossein Molavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly.  The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.

scholarly journals Management of the Libidinal Impulses in Adolescents to Improve their Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
PARUL AGRAWAL ◽  
PRANAV PANDYA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Mother Teresa ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
General Wellbeing

Aim of the present study was to examine the effect of yogic practices in managing libidinal impulses among adolescents and improving their quality of life. Experimental and control group design was used. Eighty samples were collected through accidental sampling (40 in experimental group and 40 in control group) from Mother Teresa Public School, Delhi. The students those who had high levels of libidinal impulses were selected. The age of the subjects ranged from 14-19 years. The students in the experimental group were made to do yogic practices regularly for 40 days. Libidinal Impulses Scale and PGI General Wellbeing Scale were used. The obtained values of t-test for Libidinal Impulses and General Wellbeing are significant at 0.01 level of confidence. The  result  of  the  study  shows  that  yogic practices  are  significantly  effective  in  reducing  the  levels  of  libidinal impulses  and  improve the level of quality of life of adolescents.

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes ◽  
Sérgio Garcia Stella ◽  
Ruth Ferreira Santos ◽  
Orlando Francisco Amodeu Bueno ◽  
Marco Túlio de Mello
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Ventilatory Threshold ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

OBJECTIVE: Mood disorders are a frequent problem in old age, and their symptoms constitute an important public health issue. These alterations affect the quality of life mainly by restricting social life. The participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way of reducing or preventing the functional decline associated with aging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of fitness-endurance activity (at the intensity of Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT-1)) in depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors. METHODS: The study involved 46 sedentary seniors aged 60-75 (66.97 ± 4.80) who were randomly allocated to two groups: 1) Control group, which was neither asked to vary their everyday activities nor to join a regular physical fitness program; and 2) Experimental group, whose members took part in an aerobic fitness program consisting of ergometer cycle sessions 3 times a week on alternate days for six months working at a heart rate corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT-1) intensity. Subjects were submitted to a basal evaluation using the geriatric depression screening scale - GDS, STAI trait/state (anxiety scale) and SF-36 (quality of life scale). RESULTS: Comparing the groups after the study period, we found a significant decrease in depressive and anxiety scores and an improvement in the quality of life in the experimental group, but no significant changes in the control group. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that an aerobic exercise program at VT-1 intensity suffices to promote favorable modifications in depressive and anxiety scores to improve the quality of life in seniors.

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