Pariya Sohrabi; heman mahmoudfakhe
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases. The disease is clinically defined by the involvement of different places of the central nervous system (CNS) at different times. Its peak incidence is between the ages of 20 and 40. The experience of pain plays an important ...
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Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases. The disease is clinically defined by the involvement of different places of the central nervous system (CNS) at different times. Its peak incidence is between the ages of 20 and 40. The experience of pain plays an important role in the mental health and quality of life of MS patients. Research also shows that if MS patients have high levels of self-compassion, they can more easily manage negative situations. The aim of this research is to the effectiveness of the mindfulness training programs on the perception of pain experience and self-compassion in MS patients. Method: The current research is an experiment with an available sampling methods. The sample includes 40 MS patients, 20 in the experimental group and 20 in the control group. A mindfulness training programs (Kabat- Zinn), McGill Pain Experience Scale (MPQ), and NF Self-Compassion Questionnaire (SCS-LF) were used to collect data. The data were analyzed through the statistical test of multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA).Results: The results showed that the average difference between the groups regarding pain experience (F=49.270), and self-compassion (F=51.249) are significant. Therefore, it can be said that increasing self-compassion causes more efficiency in facing stressful situations. Conclusion: Therefore, by improving cognitive processes such as self-compassion, mindfulness training also affects people's experience of pain. It is suggested to increase this skill in people by implementing the necessary training to the family about strategies to strengthen mindfulness.
heman mahmoudfakhe; kazhal Abbasi
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Objective: The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of group logotherapy on psychological distress and belief in a just world in M.S patients.Method: This is a quasi-experimental study with a control and an experimental group. The study population consisted of 583 members of the ...
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Objective: The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of group logotherapy on psychological distress and belief in a just world in M.S patients.Method: This is a quasi-experimental study with a control and an experimental group. The study population consisted of 583 members of the MS Society of Iran located in Ilam City in 2021 who were selected through the convenience sampling method. According to this research method, the number of samples was 30 (15 people for each group) selected by the Iranian MS Society through the introduction of the members of the association. To measure the variables, Kessler's Psychological Distress Assessment Questionnaire (K10) and the Fair World Belief Questionnaire were used by Sutton & Douglas (2005), Dalbert (1999), and Dalbert et al. (2001). The therapeutic intervention in this study was a group logotherapy package for MS patients, and treatment sessions (based on Mohammadi, E-Fard, &Heidari's dual therapy package, 2019). Spss24 software and Covariance or ANCOVA test were used to analyze the data.Results: This study showed a noteworthy contrast between the experimental and control groups in terms of psychological distress and belief in a just world at the level of 0.05. Subsequently, two primary theories of affirmation and zero suspicion were rejected.Conclusion: It was found that group logotherapy is compelling to mental trouble and belief in a just world in MS patients. Therefore, this treatment method can be useful in clinics.
