Cognitive therapy: using a specific technique to improve quality of life and health

Kunzler, Lia Silvia; Araújo, Tereza Cristina Cavalcanti Ferreira de

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“…The details of all steps of the treatment were clarified. Acromegalics attended weekly, one and a half hour group sessions that applied the technique “Think healthy and feel the difference” (23, 27–30); for a total of 9 weeks. The IG was treated in the 3 month period from September to November 2015.…”

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“…The “Think healthy and feel the difference” protocol (23, 27–30), adapted for patients with acromegaly, was applied in a group setting and all participants received printed material. The technique is available to download as an application for mobile devices at the Apple Store and Google Play , under the name “ Think Healthy ,” with versions in Portuguese and English.…”

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The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Acromegalics After a 9-Month Follow-Up

2019

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Introduction: The quality of life of acromegalics is compromised. Treatment with the “Think healthy and feel the difference” technique has been described as effective in the improvement of the quality of life of these patients in the short term. However, its effectiveness in the long term needs to be evaluated. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the good results obtained from the “Think healthy and feel the difference” technique in the short term persists in the long term, after the end of the treatment. Method: This is a non-randomized longitudinal study with 23 acromegalic divided into two groups: an intervention group with 10 patients and a control group with 13 patients. The intervention itself covered nine group sessions, organized weekly, using a technique called “Think healthy and feel the difference.” The control group did not receive the aforementioned treatment. The Short Form 36 Question Health Survey (SF-36) and the Beck Depression Inventory were administered before the sessions began, at the end of the nine therapy sessions and at the 9-month follow-up. Results: At the end of the treatment, the results of the SF-36 showed improvement in the mental health of the intervention group compared to the control group. The effects of therapy were maintained at the 9 month follow-up. Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied in a group format, can improve the quality of life of acromegalic patients in the short- and long-term.

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The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Acromegalics After a 9-Month Follow-Up

2019

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“…Os PAN resultam de erros de processamento cognitivo, pelos quais as interpretações das experiências são distorcidas (ex. : inferência arbitrária -acreditar que ninguém gosta dele e que não tem valor; abstração seletiva -percepcionar apenas situações negativas, esquecendo aspetos positivos; personalizaçãoassumir a culpa pelas discussões e violência entre os pais) (Knapp, & Beck, 2008;Kunzler, & Araujo, 2013;Mascella, 2013;Sanderson, & McGinn, 2001;Wilkinson, Moore, & Moore, 2003).…”

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Depressão E Fobia Social: Um Caso Clínico De Avaliação E Intervenção Cognitivo Comportament

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2021

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Este artigo pretende dar a conhecer os resultados duma intervenção cognitivo-comportamental num caso clínico de um jovem com problemas de violência doméstica. Apresenta sintomas depressivos que o prejudicam a nível pessoal, acadêmico e social. Para além disso, manifesta medo e ansiedade acerca de diversas situações de âmbito social em que é exposto à possível avaliação por parte dos outros e receio de que possa vir a comportar-se de modo embaraçador. A avaliação psicológica permitiu diagnosticar uma perturbação depressiva e fobia social, tendo sido acionada a intervenção cognitivo-comportamental com base no modelo cognitivo para a depressão, de Beck, e no modelo cognitivo para a ansiedade social, de Clark e Wells. Os resultados da intervenção foram positivos, indicando a importância da terapia cognitivo-comportamental nesses tipos de perturbação.

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“…Taking decision making into account to improve quality of life, CBT can be adapted for several diseases, including acromegaly. In a previous study of healthy participants, CBT with the Think Healthy technique led to improvements in four domains of the quality of life assessment questionnaire: general health, mental health, physical aspects, and emotional aspects (Kunzler & Araujo, 2013). The results of psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with acromegaly had never been published, in spite of this treatment being well established for other chronic diseases (Geraedts et al, 2017).…”

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Cognitive behavioral therapy adapted for patients with acromegaly

2022

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In acromegaly, excess secretion of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 may result in coarse features and enlargement of the extremities. Its negative repercussion on self-esteem can impair quality of life. Ten patients with acromegaly participated in this study. The treatment covered nine weekly group sessions. Unhealthy behaviors, thoughts, and emotions were identified, and healthy behaviors and thoughts were constructed, along with positive reflections on their associated emotions. In Session 7, the “Think healthy and feel the difference” technique was adapted to help patients better deal with their physical appearance and improve their quality of life. Qualitative data was obtained from an analysis of the content of a collaborative exercise developed in Session 7. Factors, especially thoughts, emotions, and advantages and disadvantages associated with both healthy and unhealthy behaviors, were identified. The technique improved quality of life for patients with acromegaly in relation to their acceptance of their physical appearance. UTN U 1111–1220-9846 (September 24th, 2018).

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Cognitive therapy: using a specific technique to improve quality of life and health

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The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Acromegalics After a 9-Month Follow-Up

The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Acromegalics After a 9-Month Follow-Up

Depressão E Fobia Social: Um Caso Clínico De Avaliação E Intervenção Cognitivo Comportament

Cognitive behavioral therapy adapted for patients with acromegaly

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