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Firoozi M, Haghdoost A. The Effectiveness CBT Based on Positive Thinking Using
Computer Program and Virtual Social Networks on Improving
Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. JAP 2020; 11 (3) :66-76
URL:
http://jap.iums.ac.ir/article-1-5479-en.html
1- Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran , mfiroozy@ut.ac.ir
2- Education Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (1586 Views)
Aims and background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cognitive-behavioral
psychotherapy and positive effect of internet-based thinking in telegram context on improving quality of life in
four areas: physical, mental, social and environmental, as well as reducing depression in patients with chronic
pain.
Methods and Materials: This study was performed on 60 patients with migraine headache who were referred
to Akhtar Hospital. Based on the criteria of the study, volunteers were selected and randomly assigned to two
groups. Two instruments of life satisfaction scale (DDI) and a revised Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) were
used to measure it. The results were analyzed by SPSS software.
Results: The findings indicated that the main hypothesis of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy in students had
a 0.8 effect on their quality of life and 0.8 on their depression.
Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy has a significant positive effect on improvement of quality of
life and reduction of depression in chronic pain patients. This method is very suitable for patients with limited
access.
Type of Study:
Original |
Subject:
Chronic pain managment Received: 2019.10.16 | Accepted: 2020.07.10 | Published: 2020.08.31