Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of unity-oriented psychodrama on MS patients’ anxiety. Subjects included 20 female patients randomly assigned to experiment and control groups. Experiment group participated in 12 sessions of unity-oriented psychodrama, while control group received no intervention. Data was collected by Anxiety Scale, and analyzed using ANOVA with repeated measure. Results showed significant differences between two groups at posttest and follow-up, meaning unity-oriented psychodrama is effective in reducing MS patients’ anxiety by helping them to feel integrated with the universe, give meaning to bitter experiences and reach a new meaning of life and death. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n4S1p150
Highlights
Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system
As stated before the study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of unity oriented psychodrama as a traditional remedy for anxiety in multiple sclerosis patients
The results of this study showed that the intervention in reducing anxiety in MS patients is effective and its effectiveness is significant
Summary
Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. That is one of the most common neurological diseases in humans. In this disease, the myelin covering of the central nervous system including the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve is damaged. Psychological problems in multiple sclerosis patients compared to the healthy population and other chronic diseases are far more common. Empirical research literature suggests high rates of depression and frustration, increased anxiety, decreased mental well-being and quality of life and creating problems related to relationships and social role (3) they suffer higher rates of depression (4 and 5) and compared with patients with other neurological conditions or the general population, experience more anxiety (6)
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