leyla sepas; Ali Shaker dioulag; Ali khademi
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In addition to the destructive effects of MS, there are emotional and psychological problems. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance, commitment and reality therapy based on reducing anxiety sensitivity in women with MS in Urmia. The research design was a quasi-experimental ...
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In addition to the destructive effects of MS, there are emotional and psychological problems. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance, commitment and reality therapy based on reducing anxiety sensitivity in women with MS in Urmia. The research design was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with a control group. The statistical population of this study included women with MS referred to the MS Association of Urmia in 1398, from which a sample of 45 people were selected voluntarily and were divided into two experimental groups and a control group. For the first experimental group, the intervention based on acceptance and commitment was performed, and for the second experimental group, reality therapy was performed, while the control group did not receive any training. The research instruments included Reese and Peterson Anxiety Sensitivity Scale (1985). Both treatments showed an effect on reducing anxiety sensitivity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the most effective intervention acceptance and commitment (p <0.05) had an effect on reducing anxiety sensitivity. The findings of this study provide useful information about reality therapy and treatment based on acceptance and commitment to reducing anxiety sensitivity. Clinical counselors and psychologists can use both therapeutic interventions to reduce anxiety sensitivity in patients with MS.
Marzieh Hajibabaei; MohammadBagher Kajbaf; Maryam Esmaili; Mohammad Hossein Harirchian; Ali Montazeri
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent inflammatory neurologic disease involved with psychological side effects. This study aimed to develop a cultural psychotherapy package among women with multiple sclerosis. This was a qualitative research with content and thematic analysis approach. Fifteen ...
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent inflammatory neurologic disease involved with psychological side effects. This study aimed to develop a cultural psychotherapy package among women with multiple sclerosis. This was a qualitative research with content and thematic analysis approach. Fifteen women with MS and eight related specialists were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. The data were collected until saturation achieved. After coding, the data was analyzed through conventional content analysis using the Holy Quran, and the mystical themes of Attar Neyshabouri's Mantiq al-Tair. Participants were selected via a goal-oriented sampling method. Augmentation of life skills, coping behavior, efficient coping behaviors, cognition, purposefulness of creation, preservation of human dignity, death awareness, eternal life, human authority and responsibility, faith in divine care, genuine relationships, value of suffering, moral principles such as non-attachment to the world, patience, charity, self-sacrifice formed the basic themes of the package. The content of package therapy sessions was adjusted on the themes in eight weekly sessions. The cultural psychotherapy package based on Quranic verses and mystical themes of Mantiq al-Tair is a comprehensive psychological treatment that includes all aspects of human existence. It is recommended for women with MS.
