Document Type : Original Article
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1 Department of Health Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran.
2 Department of Psychology, Torbate-Jam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Torbate-Jam, Iran.
3 Department of Psychology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating disease that has a profound impact on patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being. The primary objective of this study was to examine the impact of group training on behavioral activation centered on self-care within a family-based framework for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Materials and Methods: The present study was based on a quasi-experimental design consisting of pre-test and post-test evaluations. It involved 40 male and female MS patients aged 20-55 in Torbat E Jam, who were selected through convenience sampling and then randomly assigned to either the experimental or control groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of family-oriented behavioral activation training, each lasting 90 minutes, over a period of 2 months. A The instrument of this study was the 12-item self-care scale developed by Jarsma was administered before and after the training, and the data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: The findings of the study indicated that family-oriented group behavioral activation training sessions significantly enhanced the self-care of individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Conclusion: Behavioral activation, as a family-centered intervention, has demonstrated effectiveness in improving the self-care abilities of inpatients with multiple sclerosis. Healthcare providers should consider incorporating this intervention into the care plans of patients with multiple sclerosis and their families.
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