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Journal of Applied Psychological Research (22518126)13(3)pp. 395-412
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of commitment and acceptance therapy (experience-based therapy package) with cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing anxiety and depression and increasing quality of life in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome. The research method was applied in terms of purpose and semi-experimental in terms of data collection, and was conducted in the form of a pre-test-post-test and a two-month follow-up with the control group. The statistical population includes all patients with irritable bowel syndrome who presented to the clinics of gastroenterologists in Isfahan in 2018-19. The statistical sample consisted of 39 female patients with IBS who were randomly selected and then randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life (QOL-IBS) were used. Data analysis was performed using SPSS-21 software and analysis of variance with repeated measures. The results showed that both treatments had a significant effect on reducing anxiety, depression, and improving patients’ quality of life, and that this effect was stable until follow-up. Further (p < 0.01), but there was no significant difference between the treatment groups, so the use of either of these treatments is recommended as adjunctive therapy depending on the patient's condition and acceptability.
Current Psychology (19364733)43(39)pp. 30989-30998
Therapists are crucial in addressing the multifaceted challenges of fostering psychological well-being. The demanding nature of their profession emphasizes the need for ongoing professional development and support. Within the field of mental health interventions, there is increasing interest in investigating transformative approaches to chronic mood disorders. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and treatment based on allegorical schema modes in mitigating chronic mood disorders and difficulties in emotion regulation among therapists. Using a quasi-experimental design, psychotherapists from Tehran’s 3rd district participated in pre-test and post-test assessments between December 2021 and December 2022. Fifteen therapists were included in each group through convenience sampling. Experimental Group 1 received 10 to 12 weekly face-to-face sessions based on allegorical schema modes, while Experimental Group 2 underwent cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions. Data collection included the Bromez Mood Questionnaire and the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Analysis employed ANCOVA to compare outcomes between groups. The analysis revealed significant differences between research groups in chronic mood disorders and difficulty in emotion regulation, with F-values of 9.227 (p < 0.001) and 12.607 (p < 0.001), respectively. Post hoc tests showed significant differences in chronic mood disorders between the cognitive-behavioral group and both the allegorical schema modes group (MD = 4.583, p = 0.012) and the control group (MD = 7.333, p < 0.001). However, no significant difference was found between the allegorical schema modes group and the control group. Integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy and allegorical schema modes into therapists’ ongoing support systems can aid in fostering adaptive coping strategies and promoting overall psychological health in the face of the demanding challenges inherent in the therapeutic profession. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
