The effect of Benson relaxation technique on fatigue of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Authors : Abeer Hisham Alzaghmouri, Rami Masa’Deh, Mira Al Jaberi, Omayma M. Masadeh, Ahmad M Al Smadi, Ghadeer Ahmad Alshawabkeh
Abstract : Introduction: The previous studies showed that fatigue is a very common symptom in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has the greatest effect on their activities of daily living. Benson relaxation technique (BRT) is one of the most relaxation techniques used to decrease fatigue, improve emotional status and quality of life in patients with several chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effect of BRT on fatigue level of patients diagnosed with MS in Jordan. Methods: This is a quasi-experimental repeated measure study. It involved six neurological clinics in the Ministry of Health and five neurological clinics at private hospitals. In this study, 95 patients returned the completed questionnaire and attended BRT. Results: The mean age of the patients was 33 years. Females accounted for 60% of the patients and almost half of the patients were single. All patients reported having a university degree and three-quarters of the patients were employed. Almost, two-thirds of the patients reported having not more than 1 time of relapse in the past 2 years. The majority of them reported <3 years from the confirmed diagnosis. Findings showed a statistical significant reduction in the overall level of fatigue including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial fatigue of patients with MS after BRT (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Results suggested that this technique is a very effective strategy for reducing fatigue in patients with MS. Therefore, in addition to prescribing medication, it is recommended that this method be applied in the care of patients diagnosed with MS.
Keywords : Multiple sclerosis; Benson; relaxation; fatigue; Jordan
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The impact of preoperative pain-related psychological factors on pain intensity post-surgery in Jordan
Authors : Khalil H, Shajrawi A, Dweik G, Zaghmouri A, Henker R
Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the impact of preoperative psychological factors on postoperative pain. We included 300 postoperative patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. Pain Scale, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale were completed by patients preoperatively and at 24 hours after surgery. Clinical characteristics were obtained from medical records. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Postoperative pain was predicted by pain catastrophizing and anxiety symptoms. High preoperative catastrophizing and anxiety levels were associated with increased pain postoperatively. However, the relationships between preoperative depressive and stress symptoms and postoperative pain were not significant.
Keywords : anxiety, catastrophizing, depression, postoperative pain, stress
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Undergraduate nursing student perspectives about challenges in clinical education in Jordan
Authors : Al-Dweik G, Khalil H, Atout A, Zaghmouri A, AbuRuz M E
Abstract : : Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the student perceived challenges associated with nursing instruction in the clinical environment. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used to identify the challenges associated with clinical instruction from the nursing students' perspective. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 187 nursing students from three universities in Jordan, including one public and two private. Results: The major challenges to clinical education were fear of committing mistakes.
Keywords : Undergraduate, Nursing, Challenges, Clinical Education, Jordan
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