Condition 1: Perceived stress. Condition 2: Perception of Disease. Acute stress reaction Unspecified symptoms and signs involving general sensations and perceptions
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome by the cardiologist based on clinical and paraclinical diagnosis. The samples are willing to participate in the study Subjects are aware of current conditions and type of illness Research samples are from patients aged 35-70 Participants have full vigilance and awareness of time, place and person, and don't have any mental disabilities, significant cognitive or physical problems that prevent their participation in meetings. Don't have any malignancy and mental disorders such as psychosis Living in Isfahan Research samples do not have a history of attending psychotherapy training sessions or similar studies over the past year. Don't have any systemic diseases such as cancers and stroke. Literacy to read and write Have complete satisfaction to participate in the research project (identified by clinical interviewing and taking history). Patients have full vigilance, acceptable hearing and speech ability.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having any diagnosed mental disorder Co-morbid acute somatic disorders Having any problems that interfere with communication and participation in the intervention.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived Stress. Timepoint: Three steps before, immediately and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Perceived Stress Scale.;Perception of Disease. Timepoint: Three steps before, immediately and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Illness Perception Questionnaire.;Locus of Control. Timepoint: Three steps before, immediately and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Rotter's Locus of Control Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences