The effectiveness of group therapy based on acceptance and commitment (ACT) on the psychological well-being of women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D student in Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

2 Associate professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran (Corresponding Author)

3 Assistant professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on the psychological symptoms (anxiety, depression and stress) in women with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS).
Methods: Materials and Methods: A sampling method was used to select 30 women from multiple sclerosis patients in Kermanshah (Iran). They were randomly assigned into two groups of experimental and control (n = 15 in each group). The experimental group received 8 group sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and control group did not receive any treatment. The DASS-42 scale was completed by both groups at three stages before, past and three months after the test.
Results:  The mean of psychological symptoms (depression, anxiety, and stress) was significantly different between the experimental and control groups after treatment (P≤0.001).
Conclusion: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is effective in reducing the anxiety, depression and stress of women with relapsing-remitting type of multiple sclerosis. This method is recommended as a complementary psychosocial treatment for these patients.

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medical journal of mashhad university of medical sciences
Volume 63, Issue 6
January and February 2021

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