Seven days of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy improves attention and coping style

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 421-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Quan ◽  
Wenna Wang ◽  
Chengjing Chu ◽  
Lingfengz Hou
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Executive Control ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Short Time ◽  
And Control

We designed a short-term training course in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for use with busy people with little time. We examined whether or not MBCT training would affect people's cognition. We assigned 44 participants with no prior experience with mindfulness techniques randomly to either an MBCT group or a control group. These participants then completed the Trait Coping Style Questionnaire (TCSQ). After having undergone 7 days of training, we assessed participants again with the TCSQ and they also completed the Attention Network Test. Results showed that orienting and executive control differed between the MBCT and control groups, but there was no difference between the 2 groups in alerting. The score for positive coping style was significantly enhanced in the group who had undergone MBCT training. Our findings suggest that MBCT can be an effective approach to improve individuals' attentional subsystem and coping style in a short time.

Association between peripheral lncRNA expression and coping style in schizophrenia patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 024-030
Author(s):  
Ling Ming Kong ◽  
Xiao Li Zhu ◽  
Li Yi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Coping Style ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear ◽  
Lncrna Expression ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Lower Expression

In order to explore the relationship between peripheral lncRNA expression and coping style in schizophrenia patients, this study screened the peripheral blood mononuclear cells in 5 patients and 5 controls, and 10 differentially expressed lncRNAs were selected and validated in 96 patients and 50 controls by qPCR. Compared to control group, three lncRNAs (NONHSAT089447, NONHSAT021545, NONHSAT041499) were up-regulated in schizophrenia group. Among them, NONHSAT089447, NONHSAT021545 were negatively associated with positive coping style, and other four lncRNAs (ENST00000394742, NONHSAT089447, NONHSAT021545, NONHSAT041499) were positively related to negative coping style. Positive coping style scores in higher-expression of PR4 and PR6 subgroup were significantly lower than those in lower-expression subgroup. While on the other hand, negative coping style scores in higher-expression of NONHSAT089447, NONHSAT021545, NONHSAT041499 subgroup were significantly higher than those in lower-expression subgroup. In conclusion, three lncRNAs (NONHSAT089447, NONHSAT021545, NONHSAT041499) were over-expressed in schizophrenia patients, probably playing a role in the epigenetic process of choosing coping style.

scholarly journals The effect of 8-week thera-band exercises on male swimmers’ 100 m freestyle swimming performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 3950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Gönener ◽  
Utku Gönener ◽  
Ozan Yılmaz ◽  
Tuğçe Horoz ◽  
Deniz Demirci
Keyword(s):  
Swimming Performance ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Signed Rank Test ◽  
And Control

The aim of this study is to investigate 8 weeks Thera-Band trainings' effects on male swimmers' 100 m freestyle swimming performance.The study group is created by 20 (n = 20) licenced male athletes that had trained at least 3 days in a week and have been active in swimming sport at least 3 years in Gebze Genclerbirligi Swimming Club 20 (n = 20). Athletes were divided into experiment group (n = 10) and control group (n = 10) randomly. Training programme was applied to the study group for 55-60 minutes for 3 days on alternate days and times when the club does not have swimming training. 12 different Thera-Band trainings were applied for 40-45 mins and each set was 15 minutes.Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze differences between groups and Wilcoxon signed rank test was applied for analyzing the differences of intra-groups. SPSS 21.0 Statistics package software was used for statistical analyzes. The results show that there are no significantly differences between experimental group's and control group's post test results. (p>0.05). Statistically significant differences are found as a result of intra-group comparison of the experimental group's pre-test and post-test results (p<0.05).Depending on the results obtained after reviewing the literature, it can be concluded that Thera-Band training is effective on the performance improvement of swimmers aged 13-15 years.

scholarly journals Treatment of cattle pyroplasmidosis in the conditions of Dagestan Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 344 (5) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
S. Sh. Abdulmagomedov ◽  
A. Yu. Aliev ◽  
R. M. Bakrieva ◽  
E. A. Belkin
Keyword(s):  
Live Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Ixodid Ticks ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Blood Parasites ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Single Intramuscular Injection ◽  
Short Time ◽  
And Control

Relevance. Dagestan Republic in terms of natural and climatic characteristics is the most favorable for the of ixodid ticks - carriers of pathogens of blood-parasitic diseases of farm animals. In this regard, further improvement of the set of scientifically grounded control measures and the search for new promising chemotherapeutic drugs of the prevention and treatment of pyroplasmidosis of cattle are major problem of great national economic importance.Materials and methods. The studies were carried out in farms, unfavorable on pyroplasmidosis, in the conditions of Dagestan Republic. The object of the study was cattle, spontaneously invaded by various types of blood parasites. Experеmental and control groups in production experiments were selected according to the principle of analogues. In the first control group (n = 10) the drug was not used. The second (n = 10) was injected with the drug DAC 5% at a dose of 1 ml/20 kg (DV 2.5 mg/kg), intramuscularly, at the rate 5 ml per 100 kg of live weight. The animals of the third (n = 10) were injected with the injectable preparation forticarb 10% at a dose of 4 ml/100 kg (DV 4 mg/kg) of live weight, intramuscularly, once.Results. It was found that with a single intramuscular injection of forticarb at the rate 2 ml/50 kg of live weight, the temperature and parasitic reaction in the body of sick animals decreased in a very short time. Therapeutic efficacy in pyroplasmidosis of cattle was 90%.

scholarly journals Effect of Carnatic Music Listening Training on Speech in Noise Performance in Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Raksha Amemane ◽  
Archana Gundmi ◽  
Kishan Madikeri Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Functional Organization ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Noise Performance ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Speech In Noise ◽  
Carnatic Music ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background and Objectives: Music listening has a concomitant effect on structural and functional organization of the brain. It helps in relaxation, mind training and neural strengthening. In relation to it, the present study was aimed to find the effect of Carnatic music listening training (MLT) on speech in noise performance in adults.Subjects and Methods: A total of 28 participants (40-70 years) were recruited in the study. Based on randomized control trial, they were divided into intervention and control group. Intervention group underwent a short-term MLT. Quick Speech-in-Noise in Kannada was used as an outcome measure.Results: Results were analysed using mixed method analysis of variance (ANOVA) and repeated measures ANOVA. There was a significant difference between intervention and control group post MLT. The results of the second continuum revealed no statistically significant difference between post training and follow-up scores in both the groups.Conclusions: In conclusion short-term MLT resulted in betterment of speech in noise performance. MLT can be hence used as a viable tool in formal auditory training for better prognosis.

Abstract 16237: Zero Fluoroscopy Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A Safety and Feasibility Study

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Di Biase ◽  
Rodney Horton ◽  
Chintan Trivedi ◽  
Prasant Mohanty ◽  
Sanghamitra Mohanty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Pulmonary Veins ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Af Ablation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Zero Fluoroscopy

Introduction: Radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is performed under fluoroscopic guidance and therefore carries radiation risk exposure for the both the patient and the operator. Three-dimensional mapping systems and newer technologies to allow non-fluoroscopic catheter visualization together with intracardiac echo have reduced but not abolished the fluoroscopy exposure. We aim to demonstrate the feasibility, the safety and the efficacy of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation without the use of fluoroscopy. Methods: A totally fluoro-less approach was developed for AF ablation at our Institution. 94 consecutive AF patients underwent zero fluoroscopy catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. In the zero fluoroscopy cases, the fluoroscopy arm was kept far away from the patient table. Access including double trans-septal, mapping with the Carto 3 system and ablation were all performed without fluoroscopy with the use of ICE and the Carto 3 system. These 94 patients were compared with 94 control patients matched for age, sex and type of AF who underwent AF ablation by the same operator with the use of fluoroscopy. Results: Baseline characteristics were similar between fluoroless (N=94, Age=64.5 ± 10.1, 75.5% male, 48% paroxysmal) and control (N=94, Age=65.1 ± 9.9, 72.3% male, 50% paroxysmal) group. Non-PV triggers were detected and ablated in 51 (54.3%) and 56 (59.6%) patients in fluoroless and control group respectively (p=0.5). Average fluoro time in control group was 10.1 ± 4.7 minutes. Procedure duration was comparable (120.4 ± 25.8 vs. 122.2 ± 28.7, p =0.6). After the short term median follow-up of 4.5 (4 – 6.5) months, 10 (10.6 %) patients in flourless and 9 (9.6%) patients in control group experienced recurrences (p=0.8).One pericardial effusion requiring pericardiocenteis occurred in the fluoroless group. Conclusions: Our series show that zero fluoroscopy ablation of atrial fibrillation with the use of newer technologies is feasible, safe and efficacious at the short term follow up. Importantly in our series the double transeptal was performed without fluoroscopy and the ablation was not limited to the pulmonary veins only but included ablation of the posterior wall, the coronary sinus and the left atrial appendage.

scholarly journals Application Model of Pranic Healing Therapy for Emotional Stress Using Accurate Bio-Well GDV Camera

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 05005
Author(s):  
Cahyaning Puji Astuti ◽  
Melyana Nurul Widyawati ◽  
Suryono Suryono
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Pregnancy is a period of both hormonal and non-hormonal overall change in the body. Emotional instability is commonly experienced by women during this period. However, this somewhat complex issue is often not addressed optimally. Pharmacological therapies using CPZ and lithium are often administered, but they have effects for the body. Therefore, there is a need to administer non-pharmacological therapy that has minimum side effects. This research aims to increase the healthy energy within the body using Pranic Healing, which is measured by the Bio-Well GDV camera. This research employed the pretest-posttest method on two groups (treatment and control) using the Randomized Controlled Trial design. Pranic Healing therapy was performed for 30 minutes once a week for 3 weeks, while GDV measurement was performed once a week for 4 weeks. Paired t-test results for Pranic Healing on emotional pressure showed p-value of 0.0001 (<0.05) for posttest2 and p-value of 0.005 (<0.05) for posttest3. Meanwhile, the control group did not indicate any changes in emotional stress both before and after treatment. It is found that Pranic Healing as measured using a bio-well GDV camera is capable of improving health energy within the body by relieving emotional stress experienced in trimester III primigravida.

A Comparative Study on Short-Term Effects of Compression Orthosis and Exercises in the Treatment of Pectus Carinatum: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Feasibility Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esra Giray ◽  
Nezih Onur Ermerak ◽  
Yeliz Bahar-Ozdemir ◽  
Melihat Kalkandelen ◽  
Mustafa Yuksel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Chest Wall ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pectus Carinatum ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Similar Frequency ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Abstract Introduction Pectus carinatum (PC) is a congenital chest wall deformity which is characterized by the protrusion of the sternum and costal cartilages. Although orthotic and exercise therapies are commonly offered by physicians for PC treatment, there is a lack of evidence on the benefits of exercises and how long the orthosis should be worn. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects and feasibility of custom-made compression orthosis and exercises in the treatment of PC. Materials and Methods Patients with PC aged 7 to 17 years old were randomized into three groups: compression orthosis 23 hours, compression orthosis 8 hours, and control group. All groups received exercises for 1 hour a day for 3 weeks. Additionally, compression orthosis 23 hours group wore the orthosis for 23 hours a day, while compression orthosis 8 hours group wore the orthosis for 8 hours a day. PC protrusion, pressure of correction, thorax lateral and anteroposterior parameters, external chest wall measurements, and Nuss Questionnaire were evaluated before and after the treatment. Also, adverse effects, retention, and compliance were assessed. Feasibility was evaluated by calculating the percentages of recruitment, retention, and safety. Results The compression orthosis 23 hours group showed greater improvements than the other groups. After treatment, all groups showed significant changes in protrusion, pressure of correction, and external chest wall measurements. Adverse events occurred with similar frequency across groups. Retention percentages did not differ among groups. Conclusion Compression orthosis use for 23 hours can be recommended rather than its use for 8 hours because 23 hours of orthosis use has better correction and similar adverse effects.

scholarly journals Histopathological alterations in the reproductive tract of male dogs with Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 665
Author(s):  
Andrea Lantiere Correa de Barros ◽  
Ariane Pereira Benites ◽  
Nathália Lopes Fontoura Mateus ◽  
Carlos Eurico dos Santos Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Prostate Gland ◽  
Parasite Load ◽  
Blood Feeding ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Serology Test ◽  
And Control

Dogs are considered the main domestic host of Leishmania infantum. The transmission between vertebrate hosts normally occurs during blood feeding of Lutzomyia sp., a genus of phlebotomine sand flies. However, other forms of transmission without a vector have been reported. Presence of amastigotes of Leishmania sp. in different organs can cause several pathologies depending on the immune status of the host and the parasite load. The aim of this study was to evaluate histopathological changes in the reproductive tract of male dogs. Samples of testes, epididymis, and prostate gland were collected from 70 animals that were grouped according to serology test results for visceral leishmaniasis and clinical symptoms. Three experimental groups were formed based on serological results and clinical presentation: asymptomatic, symptomatic and control. Prostatic changes were seen regardless of the serological results; however, the changes were more severe in symptomatic animals. In the testes and epididymis, lesions such as interstitial infiltrate, degeneration, and fibrosis were seen more frequently and were more severe in positive animals when compared to the control group. These results demonstrate that dogs infected with Leishmania sp. can develop nonspecific changes in the reproductive tract, which are more severe in symptomatic animals.

Randomized Trial of Healthy Families Arizona

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 747-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Winston LeCroy ◽  
Melinda F. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Home Visitation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Outcomes ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Development Assessment ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Group Child

Home visitation has the potential to improve parent, child, and maternal outcomes and has become a widely implemented prevention program across the United States. The purpose of this research was to use a randomized controlled trial to assess the short-term effectiveness of the Arizona Healthy Families program across a range of outcomes. Two hundred and forty-five families were randomly assigned to the experimental group (Healthy Families) or control group (Child Development assessment only). Results revealed significant findings across four domains including safety and resources, parenting attitudes and behaviors, health and maternal outcomes, and mental health and coping. These results were further corroborated with an analysis of qualitative findings that analyzed linguistic differences between how the treatment and control group described their parenting. These results add to the existing literature on the effectiveness of the Healthy Families model of home visitation.

The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Movement on Parameters of Stress

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacalyn J. Robert-McComb ◽  
Andrew Cisneros ◽  
Anna Tacón ◽  
Rutika Panike ◽  
Reid Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
State Anxiety ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cortisol Response ◽  
Repeated Measures Anova ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
And Coping

The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program (MBSR) of Kabat-Zinn includes a combination of sitting meditation, yoga, and walking; thus, movement is not emphasized primarily to induce a state of awareness. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Movement Program (MBM) in women on parameters of stress and coping; that is, in contrast to MBSR, MBM primarily emphasized yoga to cultivate awareness. This study investigated: (a) an objective measure of stress (the cortisol response to a laboratory stressor) following an 8-week MBM in year 1 participants only (n = 17; MBM group = 9; Control group = 8); (b) subjective measures of stress following an 8-week MBM in years 1 and 2 (n = 32; MBM = 16; C = 16); and (c) changes in coping style following an 8- week MBM in years 1 and 2 (n = 32; MBM = 16; C = 16). A mixed plot 2 (Group: TC or MBM) by 5 (Trial: Baseline, Stressor, Recovery 1, Recovery 2, and Recovery 3) repeated measures ANOVA was run for cortisol. Preliminary results indicated a strong trend towards a lowered cortisol response for the MBM group compared to the control group. A mixed plot 2 (Group: TC or MBM) by 2 (Time: Pretest, Post-test) repeated measures ANOVA was run for Spielberg's State Anxiety, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Problem Focused Style of Coping Scale for the Suppressive, Reflective, and the Reactive Coping Style. There were significant main effects for time, group, and an interaction of time and group for Spielberg's State Anxiety and the Perceived Stress Scale. Significant differences were also found for time and the interaction of time and group for the Problem Focused Style of Coping for the Reflective Coping Style (p &lt; 0.05). In conclusion, results indicate positive effects of the MBM program on perceived measures of stress and coping style in women.

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