Author/Authors :
Javidtash ، Zahra Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch , Amini ، Naser Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch , Baghooli ، Hossein Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch , Barzegar ، Majid Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch , Ostovan ، Vahid Reza Department of Neurology and Psychiatry - School of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Abstract :
Purpose: The present study aimed to determine the difference in the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group treatment versus pharmacotherapy on the quality of life among Parkinson’s patients attending the Imam Reza Clinic, Neurology Department, in Shiraz. Methodology: In this quasi-experimental study, 36 participants were purposefully selected and divided into two groups (each group = 18 participants). The tool used for assessment and diagnosis of disorders by the clinical specialist for sample selection was the Parkinson’s Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire. Findings: The findings confirmed the effectiveness of both ACT group therapy and pharmacotherapy on quality of life components, including mobility, activities of daily living, sleep/fatigue, emotional well-being, stigma, social support, cognitive problems/hallucinations, cognition, communication, bodily discomfort, gastrointestinal issues, mobility, activities of daily living, emotional well-being, and sexual function (P 0.05). The results indicated that the effectiveness of ACT group therapy was greater than pharmacotherapy, and this difference was statistically significant (P 0.05). Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested that centers dealing with Parkinson’s patients utilize ACT group therapy to improve the aforementioned components, thereby enhancing the welfare of this group of patients.
Keywords :
Parkinson s , pharmacotherapy , quality of life , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
