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The effectiveness of mindful self-compassion treatment on sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in people with cardiovascular disease

Journal: Shenakht Journal of Psychology and Psychiatry (Vol.9, No. 4)

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Page : 137-152

Keywords : Sleep quality; Rumination; Mindful self-compassion; Cardiovascular diseases;

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Abstract

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in the world and psychological components play an important role in cardiovascular diseases. Aim: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mindful self-compassion treatment to sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in people with cardiovascular diseases. Method: The study method was a clinical trial with a control group. The statistical population included all patients who had sought professional help in Imam Ali and Imam Reza hospitals in Kermanshah from October-December 2020. Using purposive sampling method, 20 people were randomly assigned to the two groups. The experimental group received 8 sessions of mindful self-compassion treatment and the control group received a CD and a relaxation training manual. Participants completed a demographic data collection form and questionnaires on Sleep Quality, Ruminant Response Style and Self-Compassion. The data were analyzed using SPSS-22, the descriptive statistics and the repeated measures ANOVA. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of sleep quality based on time (P≤0.001) and intergroup differences (P<0.05). Also, based on time, time and group interaction, and intergroup differences in terms of rumination and self-compassion, there is a significant difference between the two groups (P≤0.001). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study this treatment affects the psychological and physical symptoms of heart patients. Therefore, it is suggested that this treatment be used to improve sleep quality, rumination and self-compassion in cardiovascular patients.

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