Emotional Freedom Technique Research Articles

Combination Therapy of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) with Deep Breathing Relaxation to Decrease Pain Scale in Mothers Post Sectio Caecarea (SC) Surgery

Delivery with Sectio Caesaria causes severe pain in the incision area caused by tissue tears in the abdominal wall and uterine wall. Pain that is not handled properly can cause interference with patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) combination therapy with deep breath relaxation on reducing the intensity of pain in patients after Sectio Caesaria surgery. This study used a Quasi Experiment design with a One Group Pretest Posttest Design approach. With the study subjects were all postoperative cesarean section patients on the first day of treatment totaling 35 people, samples were taken using the Acidental Sampling technique. Assessment of pain scale using observation sheet universal pain assessment tool. Statistical tests use the Wilcoxon test with an error rate of 5%. From the results of this study there was a decrease in pain levels before the intervention was carried out from controlled severe pain as many as 25 respondents then there was a decrease in the intensity of controlled severe pain to 14 respondents after the intervention. The results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a p value of 0.000, meaning that SEFT combination therapy with deep breath relaxation had a significant impact on reducing pain sensitivity in post op SC patients. The conclusion of this study is that SEFT therapy with deep breath relaxation can be applied as a nursing self-intervention to reduce pain.

Intervention with the Wellness Therapy Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) in Cancer Patients and with Chemotherapy: A Scoping Review

Intervention with the Wellness Therapy Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) in Cancer Patients and with Chemotherapy: A Scoping Review

SEFT as an Effort to Overcome the Manifestations of Burnout Syndrome

Burnout syndrome describes a response to chronic work-related stress. One of the techniques to overcome this is the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), which combines spiritual power and energy psychology. This study used a literature review with the PICOS framework. Article search using electronic databases: Google Scholar, Research Gate, PubMed, and Science Direct with the keywords "SEFT" OR "EFT" and "Burnout syndrome". The inclusion criteria in this literature review are articles published from 2016 to 2023, available in full-text form. Exclusion criteria: articles are only in the form of journal reviews, and papers are published in proceedings. Number of articles reviewed: 10. SEFT combines psychological energy and spiritual therapy by using the tapping method at several meridian points in the body. Improvement of physical and psychological complaints after the administration of SEFT psychotherapy is a form of mind-body gap healing. SEFT treats disruptions of the body's energy system to eliminate negative emotions

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Analysis of the Anxiety Levels of Primigravida Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester

Background:When facing childbirth, anxiety about giving birth often occurs. Anxiety that is not resolved properly causes changes in the function of the autonomic nervous system/ANS, worsens cardiovascular adaptation and risks complications in pregnant women.Purpose:This research aims to identifySpiritual Emotional Freedom Technique(SEFT) Regarding the Anxiety Level of Primigravid Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester.Methods:Qualitative study with a case study approach. The informants in this study consisted of 10 primigravida pregnant women who were recruited through purposive sampling. Data collection through in-depth interviews using data collection instruments, in-depth interview guides, field notes, audio recorder. By analyzing data using Collezi thematic analysis.Results:The results of the qualitative analysis showed that two major themes were studiedSpiritual Emotional Freedom Technique(SEFT) Regarding the Anxiety Level of Primigravida Pregnant Women in the Third Trimester, namely; 1) Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) process, 2) Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) results.Conclusion:Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique(SEFT) is good for women who are undergoing pregnancy to reduce feelings of anxiety and worry, especially the worries experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester, the feelings of anxiety and worry are increasing. Pregnant women feel the benefits of SEFT. They feel the effectiveness of SEFT and can continue to practice SEFT in a sustainable manner.

The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Academic Anxiety and Stress in Nursing Students

Due to their numerous academic responsibilities, students may experience elevated levels of stress and anxiety. EFT is a safe, non-pharmacological therapy that is simple to learn and use to reduce anxiety and stress. This study used a one group pre-post test design technique to examine the impact of the Emotional Freedom Technique on academic stress and anxiety in nursing students enrolled in pre-experimental research. This study's participants were nursing students. Using the Simple Random Sampling method, 57 responses made up the sample size. The study's variables included academic stress and anxiety, as well as EFT therapy. Students who exercise 1-2 times a week with meetings four times a month receive EFT therapy; sessions last an additional 15 minutes. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with α = 0.05 was utilized for data analysis. According to the findings, the majority of respondents (56.1%), or 32 people, had moderate anxiety levels before to receiving EFT therapy, and nearly all respondents (93%), or 53 people, had moderate stress. Following EFT therapy, the majority of respondents (56.1%), or 32 people, reported having moderate anxiety, and nearly all (84.2%), or 48 people, reported having moderate stress. It may be inferred from the pre- and post-test results, which showed a significant difference at the 0.05 level of significance and p = 0.000 (0.000 <0.05), that EFT therapy had an impact on nursing students' anxiety and academic stress. Students who have academic anxiety and stress can benefit from EFT therapy.

Pengaruh Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) dalam Meringankan Sindrom Pramenstruasi pada Remaja Putri Kelas VII di SMP Negeri 2 Kuta

Intoduction: Adolescence is the maturing of human reproductive organs, often known as puberty. One of the disorders that most often occurs before menstruation is the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Relaxation techniques such as Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) are non-pharmacological treatments that can offer patients a sense of relaxation, hence reducing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. This research aims to determine the effect of the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) in alleviating premenstrual syndrome in grade VII adolescent girls. Method: This study was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Kuta from November to December 2023 on 70 grade VII students separated into two groups: treatment and control, utilizing a quasi-experimental research design with a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The sampling approach utilized was non-probability sampling, specifically accidental sampling. Premenstrual syndrome was assessed using the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF), and data was analyzed using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test and the Mann-Whitney test. Result: The results of research on 70 teenagers showed that the average symptom of premenstrual syndrome before the intervention was 17.43 (moderate symptoms) while after the intervention the average was 11.60 (mild symptoms). Analysis with Mann Whitney obtained a p-value < α (p-value = 0.000, α = 0.05), then H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted, meaning that there was a significant influence of the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) in alleviating premenstrual syndrome in grade VII adolescent girls.

E-counseling development model: modified Psycho-Spiritual and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (PS-SEFT) on anxiety levels and recovery motivation in pulmonary Tuberculosis patients

E-counseling development model: modified Psycho-Spiritual and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (PS-SEFT) on anxiety levels and recovery motivation in pulmonary Tuberculosis patients

Changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factors in schizophrenic patients with spiritual psychoreligious therapy.

To examine the effect of Spiritual Quranic Emotional Freedom Technique therapy on the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in schizophrenic patients. The quasi-experimental study was conducted from August to December 2021 at the Polytechnic of Health, Kendari, Indonesia, and comprised patients of either gender aged >20 years who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia by psychiatrists using the text-revised version of the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, had Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale score 50-60, and were part of the treatment programme at the polyclinic. They were divided into experimental group A and control group B. Patients in group A were given 30 days of Spiritual Quranic Emotional Freedom Technique therapy, while those in group B received only education about the spiritual therapy with the recommendation to listen to the Quran verses. A set of healthy controls memorizing the Quran was enrolled from the Islamic Boarding School, Kendari, and placed in group C. They were given education about the need to keep reading and learning the Quran. The intervention was done 2 times per week for 4 weeks. Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor level for all groups and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale score for groups A and B were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. Data was analysed using SPSS 22. Of the 30 subjects, 16(53.3%) were females and 14(46.7%) were males. There were 11(36.7%) subjects aged 31-40 years. Each of the 3 groups had 10(33.3%) subjects. There was a significant decrease in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale scores in groups A and B post-intervention (p<0.000). There was a significant increase in serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels post-therapy in groups A and C (p<0.001), while in group B it was not significant (p=0.500). Spiritual Quranic Emotional Freedom Technique therapy could enhance clinical improvement and brain function in schizophrenic patients.

The effect of spiritual emotional freedom technique impact to pain in cervical cancer post-chemoradiation: a review article

Chronic pain that is subjective is experienced by patients with advanced cervical cancer. Simple movements are used in spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) therapy, a therapeutic approach that improves performance and achievement, addresses psychological and physical pain issues, and promotes happiness and serenity in life. In this systematic review study, we evaluate how SEFT affects patients with cervical cancer who have had chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Using databases from 2003 to 2023, including Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, PsycINFO, and Ovid, this study employs a systematic review methodology. The keywords “spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT)”, “emotional freedom technique (EFT)”, and “cervical cancer” form the basis of the search strategy. Experiments and observational studies with a minimum sample size of two participants involving patients with cervical cancer meet the inclusion criteria. The results show that among patients with post-chemoradiation cervical cancer, SEFT therapy is beneficial in lowering pain, stress, and depression. Cancer patients who experience pain may see a reduction in their quality of life as well as physical health issues. Cervical cancer patients can experience marked improvements in their pain, stress, and depression when the SEFT therapy theory is applied.

The effect of light massage and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique interventions on blood pressure among hypertension patients in Indonesia

Hypertension remains a significant global public health concern. Non-pharmacological interventions such as light massage and the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) offer potential avenues to mitigate sustained increases in blood pressure among patients with hypertension. However, research exploring these methods as alternative therapies, particularly in Indonesia, is limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of light massage and SEFT on the blood pressure of hypertensive individuals. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a time series approach, the study utilized purposive sampling to select 27 participants. Light massage and SEFT were considered independent variables, while blood pressure served as the dependent variable. Data analysis involved repeated measures ANOVA and one-way ANOVA tests. The results revealed significant differences in mean blood pressure before and after the light massage intervention (p-values: 0.002, &lt;0.001, &lt;0.001). The intervention sessions yielded the most significant results (p-values: &lt;0.001, 0.002, &lt;0.001), whereas no differences were observed in the control group (systolic and Mean Arterial Pressure, MAP, p-values: 0.012 and 0.017, respectively). Notably, there were discrepancies in mean blood pressure before and after interventions in both the light massage and SEFT groups, indicating a potential benefit of these interventions. Conversely, no such differences were noted in the control group. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating light massage and SEFT into holistic approaches for managing hypertension, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life for affected individuals.

Pengaruh Terapi Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT) Terhadap Pencegahan PostpartumBlues Pada Ibu Pasca Melahirkan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Cahya Maju Kecamatan Lempuing

The lack of knowledge about postpartum blues among postpartum mothers in the Puskesmas Cahya Maju. This lack of awareness leads to many mothers not recognizing the symptoms of postpartum blues and potentially worsening their condition. The research problem is the need for prevention methods for postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a self-administered therapy for postpartum blues. The methodology used in this study is the EFT therapy, which utilizes the body's meridian points to address energy imbalances that contribute to psychological effects. EFT is a branch of energy psychology that aims to improve mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions by addressing imbalances in the body's energy system. The participants in this study are postpartum mothers who are experiencing symptoms of postpartum blues. The therapy is self-administered by the mothers at home without the assistance of a therapist. The results of the study show that EFT therapy is effective in reducing symptoms of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. The therapy helps restore balance to the body's energy system, which in turn improves the chemical balance in the brain and emotional state. This finding has important implications for the prevention and management of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers.The study highlights the importance of raising awareness about postpartum blues and providing prevention methods for postpartum mothers. The use of EFT therapy as a self-administered treatment option offers a convenient and effective approach for postpartum mothers to manage their symptoms.

Anxiety Level of Ovarian Cancer Patients After Being Given SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique)

Ovarian cancer is the case with cancer most common cancer in the world, with 240,000 new cases every year. There are three ways to respond emotionally to cancer patients that are rejection, anxiety, stress, and even depression. As many as 28.8 percent of cancer patients experience anxiety. When anxiety is not handled, it can even cause stress and depression that influence the expectations and quality of life of patients. Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) is therapy That uses spiritual elements to reduce psychological and physical problems caused by emotional or psychosomatic causes. Research purposes: This is to analyze the worried patient's ovarian cancer level after SEFT. Type research used in research​ This is a quantitative study with the method pre-experimental approach One Group Pretest- Posttest Where the population in this study is patients with ovarian cancer at the Indonesian Cancer Foundation, East Java Coordinating Branch—taking sample done with technique Purposive sampling according to the inclusion criteria with a total of 26 patients. Intervention therapy SEFT is done 4-5x times each Sunday for two weeks. The instruments used were the HARS questionnaire sheet, observation sheet, and SOP for implementing SEFT. The data analysis used is the parametric Paired T-test. The result obtained is P -value equal 0.000 less than (alpha equal 0.05), which means that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Where the conclusion is that the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) affects reducing anxiety if done regularly and continuously. The intervention focuses on reducing problem psychological Problems caused by emotional or psychosomatics. So, the body will experience relaxation, and the patient will become calm.

Spiritual relaxation therapy to improve sleep quality for nurses working shifts who experience sleep problems: a quasi-experimental study

Background: Impaired sleep quality is a common problem experienced by nurses working shifts, and if not treated properly, it can impact their work performance and overall health. Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy has been proven to improve sleep quality. However, its effectiveness has never been studied in nurses who experience sleep disorders due to working shifts.Objective: To investigate the influence of spiritual relaxation therapy on sleep quality among nurses experiencing sleep disturbances due to shift work.Method: This is a Quasi-Experimental study with a pre-test-posttest control group design. A total of 38 nurses who experience sleep disorders due to working shifts were included in this study. The PSQI questionnaire was utilized as the instrument to measure sleep quality. Data analysis involved the Mann-Whitney test.Results: The average sleep quality before the intervention was in the mild category; after the intervention, most were in the good category. The results showed that the sleep quality of nurses who received spiritual relaxation was better than the control group (p&lt;0.001).Conclusion: Spiritual relaxation therapy effectively improves the sleep quality of nurses experiencing sleep disturbances due to shift work.

Proses Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Lanjut Usia

Entering old age will certainly have changes felt by the elderly such as changes in economic, psychological, and social aspects. People who are not ready to face these changes will be vulnerable to psychological problems. It is possible that this condition will actually have a negative impact on the health of the elderly, which can actually reduce their psychological well-being. In an effort to improve the psychological well-being of the elderly, one of them is by providing Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique therapy. SEFT therapy is one method that can be used to improve their psychological well-being. This kind of therapy is useful in overcoming difficulties related to physical health, emotions, and cognitive function. In the context of improving the psychological well-being of the elderly, the purpose of this study is to be able to see how effective the therapy is for the elderly. Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Mulia 3 was used as a research location conducted with a qualitative case study methodology. Based on the results of the research after the provision of SEFT therapy, there are certainly changes that are felt, such as the ability of the elderly to get rid of their negative emotions, stress pressure, the sadness they feel is also slowly decreasing.

Description of the Application of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) on Anxiety in Adolescents Who Do Early Marriage

Background: According to Law No. 16 of 2019, the maximum age for marriage is 19 years to prepare for physical and psychological maturity so that married couples are expected to be happy. However, early marriage couples still occur, which can cause conflicts in the household and make the wife or husband experience anxiety. Anxiety, in principle, is the body's response to a threat and serves as a warning against threatening situations. Objective: To determine the application of SEFT to reducing the anxiety of adolescents who engage in early marriage Method: This study uses a case study. Results: Before the SEFT, the anxiety level was measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) Questionnaire. It was found that four respondents experienced moderate anxiety and one experienced severe anxiety, and after three treatments, there was a decrease in anxiety levels; three experienced mild anxiety, and two experienced moderate anxiety. Conclusion: SEFT can reduce the anxiety of adolescents who marry early

Spiritual emotional freedom technique and level anxiety among people with pre-percutaneous coronary intervention

Introductions: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is a low-risk diagnostic procedure, but many patients experience a high level of anxiety. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of SEFT on the anxiety level among people with Pre- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Methods: The research design used a quasi-experiment with a pretest-posttest design with a control group design. The number of samples used G-Power with nonprobability sampling was as many as 18 people in each group (a total of 36 people). The inclusion criteria are elective inpatients, patients diagnosed with CAD who have anxiety and are able to communicate, patients indicated as primary care, and patients with complications and panic are excluded, SEFT consists of set-up, tune-in, and tapping given one hour before cardiac catheterization for 15–25 minutes with two repetitions. Questionnaires for measuring anxiety levels before and after therapy using the Hamilton Scale for Anxiety (HARS) with validity (r count 0.57–0.97) and reliability (0.93–0.97). The analysis used Mann-Whitney. Results: The short version of SEFT in the control group (p-value 0.001) and the long version of SEFT in the intervention group (p-value &lt;0.001) were proven to have an effect on reducing anxiety scores. there was no difference in the mean anxiety scores between the groups given the long version and the short version of the SEFT intervention (p-value 0,053). Conclusion: The conclusion of the study showed the effect of SEFT therapy on the anxiety of cardiac pre-catheterization patients. SEFT can be a complementary nursing therapy to reduce anxiety.

The Effect of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Therapy on Reducing Labor Anxiety in Primigravida

Labor anxiety is a psychological condition experienced by most maternity mothers. Childbirth anxiety can cause various negative impacts, such as prolonged labor, surgical delivery, and even maternal death. Spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) therapy is a non-pharmacological therapy that can be used to reduce labor anxiety. This study aims to analyze the effect of SEFT therapy on reducing childbirth anxiety in primigravida. This research uses a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample consisted of 26 primigravidas who were divided into two groups, namely the treatment group (13 people) and the control group (13 people). SEFT therapy was given to the treatment group for 3 sessions. The results of the study showed that there was a decrease in birth anxiety in the treatment group after being given SEFT therapy. This is indicated by the average value of labor anxiety in the treatment group, which decreased from 29.83 in the pretest to 21.77 in the posttest. Meanwhile, in the control group, the average value of labor anxiety did not change, namely 28.08 in the pretest and 28.08 in the posttest. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that SEFT therapy can reduce labor anxiety in primigravida.

Effect of emotional freedom technique on the fear of childbirth in Iranian primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial.

Fear of childbirth is one of the main causes of women's emotional difficulty experienced in the perinatal period, especially those having their first child. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional freedom technique (EFT) on the fear of childbirth among primiparous women in Ahvaz, Iran. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 116 primiparous women. The participants were randomly divided into intervention (n = 58) or control (n = 58) groups. The intervention group received daily stimulation of certain points in their body for 12 weeks using EFT. The fear of childbirth was measured at the beginning of the study and 12 weeks after the intervention using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (WDEQ-A) and at the first postpartum visit with WDEQ-B. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, paired t-test, Chi-square or Fisher's exact test, and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). After intervention, the mean score of fear of childbirth in the intervention group decreased from 49.39 ± 8.21 to 40.42 ± 13.43 (p < 0.0001), while the same rate in the control group increased from 49.47 ± 9.06 to 52.09 ± 7.73 (p = 0.002). The mean score of fear of childbirth after delivery in the control group (45.88 ± 7.10) was higher than that in the intervention group (27.13 ± 5.08) (p < 0.0001). Based on the findings of this study, EFT can be considered as an effective method to reduce the fear of childbirth score in primiparous women.

The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) on Psychosomatic Health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pilot Study

Aim: To investigate whether emotional freedom technique (EFT) can improve emotional and psychosomatic health through clinical trials, and to further explore the relationship between emotional freedom technique and traditional Chinese medicine. Methods: 30 participants with psychosomatic sub-health states and psychosomatic diseases were selected for a randomized controlled study from July to October 2022. A 4-week training regimen based on emotional freedom technique for the treatment group and no intervention for the control group. Both groups filled in the corresponding questionnaires at 3 timepoints. Finally, the score and change of each scale were sorted out and the data were analysed by statistical methods. The relationship and prospect of emotional freedom technique and traditional Chinese medicine were compared and analysed as well. Results: After the training of the Emotional freedom technique, the Fatigue Assessment Inventory, Self-rating Anxiety Scale, Self-rating Depression Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale all decreased, and the changes were statistically significant. The results showed statistical differences before and after the training, indicating that the clinical trial effect of EFT was considerable. Conclusions: Emotional freedom technique can improve psychosomatic health. It has an academic correlation with the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which also proves the correctness of the meridian theory. In today's post-COVID-19 era, the emotional freedom technique, as a convenient, safe and effective method of mental health care, has played a protective role in people's psychological health.

Effect of spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) on pain during the COVID-19 pandemic

Background/Aim: Effective pain management has become more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic. The spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) can be one of the efforts to overcome acute and chronic pain because SEFT is an intervention that can overcome physical problems by combining spiritual and psychological energy through sincerity of prayer and surrender. Aim of this study was to analyse the effect of SEFT on pain during the COVID-19 pandemic and the difference in the effect of SEFT on preand post-intervention pain. Methods: The research method was a quasi-experiment with a pre-posttest group design. The study was conducted by assessing the pain scale before and after using the numeric rating scale (NRS). The sample size in the study was 98 respondents. Inclusion criteria were: patients experiencing acute or chronic pain, composed consciousness, being able to communicate well enough and being consistent with the stages of intervention. Exclusion criteria were, unconsciousness, patients diagnosed with COVID-19, shortness of breath, cognitive impairment and hearing loss. Results: Pain measured by NRS in respondents for the pretest was 2.40 (1.679) and the post-test was 1.39 (0.490) with the interpretation of mild pain. Pretest and post-test on respondents showed significant pain reduction (Wilcoxon test, p = 0.0001; Mann Whitney test, p = 0.013). Conclusion: Respondents experienced less pain after SEFT than before the intervention. The impact of the pain scale on respondents was different before and after SEFT.