Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation Program on Pain Intensity, Anxiety Level in Patients to be Applied With Endoscopy
Conditions: Anxiety; PainIntervention: Other: Virtual reality glassesSponsor: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim UniversityCompleted
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‘October surprise’ fears bring out the worst in U.S. politicians
Donald Trump isn’t alone or the first politician to attempt to do whatever it took to ensure his campaign survived or secured an election victory.
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Moderating effects of humanistic care and socioeconomic status on the relationship among pain intensity, psychological factors, and psychological function in adults with cancer pain from a province of China: A cross-sectional study
… Our sample comprised 123 adult inpatients with cancer pain. Demographic variables were obtained from the Hospital Information System of The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. Pain intensity, psychological factors, and psychological functions were evaluated with four scales, and humanistic care was practiced with a part of the patients by clinical pharmacists. First, univariate
Psychometric property study of the Affective Lability Scale-short form in Chinese patients with mood disorders
… A total of 344 patients with mood disorders were included in our study. Participants were measured through a set of questionnaires including the Chinese version of ALS-SF, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7), and NEO-Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). … Results of factor analysis indicated that the model of ALS-SF was consistent
Walking through the valley of the shadow of death—The psychotherapy of the head and neck cancer patient expressing suicidal ideations and impulses
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Xanax and Adderall access is being blocked by secret drug limits in U.S.
Patients diagnosed with conditions like anxiety and sleep disorders have become caught in the crosshairs of America’s opioid crisis.
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Detaching with Love and Openheartedness
A Personal Perspective: The balance between being entirely unaffected by others or being overly affected to the point of anxiety is a tricky one. These guidelines help me.
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New Hope for Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder can keep people from enjoying a normal life. A newly discovered connection to gut microbes provides some hope for improvement.
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Transcendental Meditation reduces burnout, new study finds
Burnout, insomnia, and psychological distress have become increasingly common among healthcare professionals. In response, there is a growing need for effective interventions to address these issues. Transcendental Meditation as a Potential Solution to Burnout One potential solution is Transcendental Meditation (TM), a technique that involves sitting comfortably with eyes closed and silently repeating a mantra for 20 minutes twice a day. TM has been shown to have a range of benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression while improving overall well-being. To evaluate the effectiveness of TM in reducing burnout and enhancing well-being among healthcare professionals, a study was conducted…
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Differential relationship of observer-rated and self-rated depression and anxiety scales with heart rate variability features
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a known psychophysiological marker for diverse psychiatric symptoms. In this study, we aimed to explore the potential for clinical use of HRV by investigating the interrelationship between HRV indices and clinical measures mainly used to assess depressive and anxious symptoms. … … Our study showed that HRV is an objective