Hamid Khanipour; Ahmad Borjali; Parvaneh Mohammadkhani; Faramarz Sohrabi
Volume 4, Issue 13 , December 2013, , Pages 23-42
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The aim of this study was to examine effectiveness of Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and rumination symptoms in individuals with a major depression records. The study employed a single-case design with multiple baselines. MBCT was given to 4 patients with major depressive disorder ...
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The aim of this study was to examine effectiveness of Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on depression and rumination symptoms in individuals with a major depression records. The study employed a single-case design with multiple baselines. MBCT was given to 4 patients with major depressive disorder over eight 1-hour sessions, and a follow-up was carried out one month later. Instruments used were the depression questionnaire, Beck depression inventory and the rumination response scale. Results showed that depression and rumination symptoms in the patients were reduced by 78 and 48 percent, respectively. The results were clinically significant for three patients. The study suggests that MBCT given in the form of individualized sessions can be an effective treatment for patients with major depressive disorder.
Afsaneh Karimi; Seyyed Abdolmajid Bahreinian; Baqer Ghobari Bonab
Volume 3, Issue 9 , December 2013, , Pages 103-118
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The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of meditation on depression and anxiety of female students. In this quasi-experimental and application study, 100 women of 18 to 48 years of age were selected through available sampling method to represent the experimental group (50 subjects) and the ...
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The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of meditation on depression and anxiety of female students. In this quasi-experimental and application study, 100 women of 18 to 48 years of age were selected through available sampling method to represent the experimental group (50 subjects) and the control group (50 subjects). Zung Anxiety Scale and BDI were used to gather data in pre-test and post-test. The results showed that meditation method had significant impact on depression and anxiety of women (p<0/001). The women that received meditation method had lower levels of depression and anxiety. Meditation technique is useful in treating anxiety and depression in female women. Thus, it is necessary to use this intervention in clinics.
shahnaz mahammadi
Volume 4, Issue 12 , September 2013, , Pages 41-63
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Objectives: The present research aims to study the effect of spiritual therapy on depression in elderly women residing in nursing homes. Method: This was a quasi-experimental research applying the method of pre-test and post-test. The subjects included 34 elderly women suffering from depression residing ...
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Objectives: The present research aims to study the effect of spiritual therapy on depression in elderly women residing in nursing homes. Method: This was a quasi-experimental research applying the method of pre-test and post-test. The subjects included 34 elderly women suffering from depression residing in Kahrizak nursing home. After the Geriatric Depression Scale ‘GDS’ (1993) was carried out, the subjects scored 15 or higher were randomly selected by using simple sampling method. Then, they were randomly assigned to experiment and control groups. The experiment group received 10 sessions of spiritual therapy. Subsequently, the GDS test was carried out again to both groups. T-test was used to analyze the data. Results:The results showed that there was a significant difference between the experiment and control groups in terms of GDS score, and that spiritual therapy could decrease the rate of depression in elderly women residing in the nursing home. Conclusion: Spiritual therapy, as a rehabilitation and nonorganic interference, can help betterment of depression in elderly women.
zahra nematipour; mahmoud golzari; fariborz baqeri
Volume 3, Issue 7 , June 2012, , Pages 31-59
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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of collective patience training on the reduction of depression and stress symptoms caused by bereavement in bereaved mothers.
The study used a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest along with experimental and control groups. The data-gathering instruments ...
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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of collective patience training on the reduction of depression and stress symptoms caused by bereavement in bereaved mothers.
The study used a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest along with experimental and control groups. The data-gathering instruments were Beck Depression Inventory-2 (BDI-II) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14). The population of this research included the bereaved mothers who had three to twelve months of bereaved history, and their depression scores in BDI-II inventory were in range of severe depression. The sample consisted of 18 bereaved mothers who were randomly placed in experimental and control groups. Then, the experimental group received 10 weekly sessions (90 minutes) of patience training. Finally, a post-test was administered after the therapy sessions for both groups.
The results of the study were analyzed by independent samples t-test. The test of assumptions showed that the differences between experimental and control groups were significant in variables of depression and stress, and the intervention reduced depression and stress in bereaved mothers. The results showed that patience training is an effective therapy for reduction of depression and stress in bereaved mothers.
Atiyeh Saffārzādeh; Rasūl Roshan; Jalāleddin Shams
Volume 3, Issue 6 , March 2012, , Pages 1-23
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Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management in reducing the anxiety, depression and stress of women with breast cancer.
Method: This study is experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. The study population was limited ...
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Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral stress management in reducing the anxiety, depression and stress of women with breast cancer.
Method: This study is experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. The study population was limited to women with breast cancer who had referred to Mostafa-Khomeyni Hospital from among which 18 patients were selected and randomly assigned between two groups: experimental group (n=9) and control group (n=9). The independent variable was cognitive-behavioral stress management which was administrated in 10 weekly sessions on the experimental group while there was no psychological treatment for the control group. The research instrument was DASS-21 and HADS. The data was analyzed using covariance analysis and based on 16 patients experience surveys.
Results: Cognitive–behavioral stress management led to reduction in the anxiety, depression and stress in DASS-21 and HADS variables among patients of the experimental group (with the anxiety and depression (P<0/01) and stress (P<0/05)).
Conclusion: Cognitive–behavioral stress management for women with breast cancer may also be used as a supplement method enhancing standard oncological treatment.
Farāmarz Sohrābi; Mehrnūsh Dārini; Hussein Dāvūdi
Volume 2, Issue 5 , December 2011, , Pages 28-49
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The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on reduction of stress, anxiety and depression in working women. The research methodology was semi-experimental.
The statistical population of this research consisted of all those women employed in private ...
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The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) on reduction of stress, anxiety and depression in working women. The research methodology was semi-experimental.
The statistical population of this research consisted of all those women employed in private sector of Tehran Welfare organization in the year 2010. In this procedure 24 of the female staff who gained higher average scores in Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) were randomly selected and divided into two groups of 12 each, as an experimental and control groups. Experimental group received SIT through ten 2-hour sessions. Both groups were tested and evaluated twice (pre-test, post-test).
The results of the study obtained from analysis of covariance indicated that the mass SIT intervention is effective in reduction of stress, anxiety and depression amongst working women.
According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that the SIT is an effective technique to reduce stress, anxiety and depression.
Mansour Bayrami (Ph.D); Fatemeh Nemati Sogolitappeh (M.A); Sahriyar Razmi (M.A)
Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, , Pages 62-76
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he aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of anger management and relaxation skills training on decreasing of anxiety, depression and anger among heart patients after bypass surgery.
In this quasi- experimental design, 40 coronary heart patients aged 35-65 years, having first bypass, ...
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he aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of anger management and relaxation skills training on decreasing of anxiety, depression and anger among heart patients after bypass surgery.
In this quasi- experimental design, 40 coronary heart patients aged 35-65 years, having first bypass, were selected and randomly assigned to experiment and control groups. To measurement of variables, Beck anxiety and Beck depression Inventories and Anger Scale of MMPI-2 were used. Data were analyzed using the one way analysis of covariance. The findings revealed that skills training schedule of anger management and relaxation significantly decreased anxiety (p<0/001), depression (p<0/001) and anger (p<0/001) among patients.
Regarding the effectiveness of training of anger management and relaxation on decreasing of negative emotions among patients, manipulating this method seems essential in all stages of prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease.
Mohamad Beheshtian (Ph.D)
Volume 1, Issue 1 , December 2011, , Pages 129-144
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he aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of offline internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (OICBT) and individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on depressed student.
Participants of the study were 24 depressed students who randomly selected from clients of Tehran universities counseling ...
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he aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of offline internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (OICBT) and individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on depressed student.
Participants of the study were 24 depressed students who randomly selected from clients of Tehran universities counseling centers. Participants randomly placed in two groups. After applying Beck depression inventory (BDI) for both groups, OICBT was used for one group and CBT used for other group. To fallow UP, 6 month later BDI was applied for both groups. Data was analyzed by covariance analysis.
Results indicated that after therapy CBT was better than OICBT but after six month there were no difference between two treatments.
Results of this research showed that in long time there is no difference between the effectiveness of GCBT and OICBT. So, it is recommended to use OICBT besides face to face therapies.
