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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"pre- to post-treatment"”.
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Treatment efficacy in a chronic pain population: Pre- to post-treatment.
The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of a multidisciplinary pain management program on five measures of subjective psychosocial factors. Ninety-five participants in the comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment group and the standard medical intervention control group …
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Evaluation of the Treatment Effects of the Functional Regulator of Fränkel in the Correction of Angle Class II Malocclusions
… Angle Class II malocclusions. Several different treatment options are available to correct saggital jaw discrepancies that often exist in these individuals. Traditionally, headgear has been used to restrain forward maxillary growth, or to distalize the maxilla. However, there is evidence that …
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An investigation of the differential effectiveness of bibliotherapy and self-regulatory treatments in individuals with panic attacks
… have demonstrated that Cognitive-behavioral treatment (CST) is the psychological treatment of choice. CST interventions that include exposure to panic symptoms, along with cognitive restructuring. breathing retraining, and relaxation training are more effective than any of these components …
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Self-disclosure as a predictor of outcomes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious youth
… Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for anxious youth; however, approximately 30% of youths continue to meet diagnostic criteria for their primary anxiety disorder at posttreatment. Efforts to identify predictors and moderators of outcome in CBT are encouraged in order to …
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Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma-Related Negative Cognitions: Relationship and Effect on Treatment
… Therapy (CPT) is based on the theory that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder of non-recovery after an exposure to a qualifying trauma. This non-recovery results in assimilated and overaccomodated trauma-related cognitions which negatively affects an individual's schema …
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A Comparison of Myofascial Release and Ultrasound in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
<p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of myofascial release (MFR) compared to ultrasound (US) in treating musculoskeletal pain. Data in the form of number of trigger points, active range-of-motion of the affected joint, pain scale measurement, and a Treatment Response …
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Evaluating Knowledge of a Function-based Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour in Autism Spectrum Disorder
… behaviours (RRBs) which may be similar to obsessions and compulsions in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These behaviours can be intrusive and interfere in the lives of the child and their family. Preliminary studies have shown success in using adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy …
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Aging in a Community's Nursing Homes: A Clinical Intervention. (Volumes I and Ii)
… The research component included a minimal-treatment comparison group with behavioral observation and paper-and-pencil assessment measures. ANOVAs and MANOVAs, followed by discriminant analyses, were conducted on the data, to identify the most significant dimensions of the group differences. …
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Bright Light Therapy for the Treatment of Night Eating Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an open label bright light therapy (BLT) intervention on night eating behaviors as well as secondary outcomes of mood and sleep quality. It was hypothesized that night eating symptoms, depression, and sleep would significantly improve over the …
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Examining the Effect of the LET'S ACT Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression on Substance Abuse Treatment Dropout
Despite the prevalence of depression among substance users and the negative impact of depressive symptoms on substance abuse treatment outcomes, few interventions targeting depression have been developed to meet the needs of depressed substance users, particularly in low-income urban areas. The …
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Effects of Static Versus Dynamic Cupping on Ankle Dorsiflexion
… involves lifting and separating fascial tissue to facilitate stretching and promote blood flow. Although cupping is a common treatment modality for pain, studies are inconsistent in regards to whether cupping improves other outcomes, like range of motion. Possessing a limited range of motion can …
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Evaluating the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for infertile women : a feasibility study
Negative psychological functioning, such as symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress are often comorbid with an infertility diagnosis. Infertile women are an exceptionally high-risk group for severe psychological distress. However, only a small proportion of this population receives appropriate …
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Preliminary Outcomes, Acceptability, and Feasibility of a Brief Crisis Response Planning Intervention for Reducing Suicide Risk in Primary Care Behavioral Health Patients
… setting for improving identification and treatment of people at risk for suicide. However, there are few developed protocols for management of suicide risk in this setting. This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary outcomes, acceptability, and feasibility of a brief crisis response …
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Effects of Parents’ MBSR on Internalizing Problems in Children: ASD as Moderator
… problems and developing internalizing problems. Previous literature has highlighted the impact of parental stress on the development of behavioral problems in children with ASD; however, little research has examined the relation between parenting stress and internalizing problems in children with …
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Alleviates Stress and Depression in Adults with Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in improving attention and pain-related outcomes, using a randomized controlled trial. Secondary aims included evaluating changes in mindfulness and pain acceptance following MBSR training …
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Distress Tolerance in Relation to Treatment Persistence, Engagement, and Improvement in an Exposure-Based Treatment for Sexually Abused Incarcerated Women
… affected by traumatic experiences and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many effective treatments for PTSD utilize exposure-based techniques which require engaging with emotionally distressing content. However, individuals with PTSD and low distress tolerance (DT) are more …
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A Comparison of Clinic-Based and Telehealth Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Despite the rich evidence for early intervention to prevent/treat emotional and behavioral disorders, a gap continues to exist between research and practice, and multitudinous barriers prevent families from accessing vital evidence-based services. Telehealth is an emerging area of research and …
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The Use of a Habit Reversal Treatment for chronic Facial Pain in a Minimal Therapist Contact Format
… health care system. Stress from a variety of factors, including daily hassles and maladaptive thought patterns, has been commonly cited as a contributing factor in TMD. Support for this hypothesis comes from research demonstrating masseter muscle hyperactivity in response to experimental …
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Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Up to 75% of the more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors (BCS) living in the United States report cognitive dysfunction. However, little is known about cognitive dysfunction among older BCS, who may be at greater risk. Therefore, the purpose of this dissertation was to characterize cognitive …
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Evaluating a Brief Sexual Violence Therapy Group for Incarcerated Women
… argued that sexual victimization is a pathway to prison for women, and that there is a lack of trauma-focused treatments in prisons. Some researchers have evaluated trauma-focused group treatments for incarcerated women (Bradley & Follingstad, 2003; Cole et al., 2007; Ford, Chang, Levine, & …
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