Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique Research Articles

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<0.001).Conclusion: Spiritual relaxation therapy effectively improves the sleep quality of nurses experiencing sleep disturbances due to shift work.

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 <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.

Meningkatkan Resiliensi Penyakit Kronis dengan SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique)

Background: Non-communicable chronic diseases are currently a global health problem. Treatment of chronic diseases is serious because it can affect the patient's quality of life and consume quite a large amount of treatment funding. However, pharmacological treatment cannot be effective if chronic disease patients are unable to manage stress. For this reason, therapeutic modalities are needed that are able to treat patients as a whole, both bio-psycho-social and spiritual, one of which is the spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT). Purpose: This community service activity aims to increase the resilience of chronic disease patients through SEFT training. Method: Activities were provided for posyandu cadres in Kayuputih Village, Sukasada I Community Health Center Working Area. The training method was carried out by giving lectures, demonstrations, guided re-demonstrations, providing media, and evaluation. Results: SEFT is a non-pharmacological therapy that is acceptable to participants. SEFT can be done independently with the guidance of media leaflets and video demonstrations. SEFT is considered a unique way of praying and is modified by healing efforts by tapping specific points on the body. Conclusion: SEFT can be an alternative choice for chronic disease patients to maintain resilience in long-term self-care.

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and Time Management to Reduce Academic Stress in Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and Time Management to Reduce Academic Stress in Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The effect of virtual reality spiritual emotional freedom technique (Vr-seft) therapy on anxiety and cortisol in drug patients in Makassar class I state detention center

Drug abuse is a global problem that is increasing every year. Various previous studies have described the magnitude of psychological disorders and the impact of drug use as quite serious. Nonpharmacological measures such as spiritual direction are stated to reduce anxiety and depression in drug treatment patients significantly. Virtual Reality Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (VR-SEFT) is designed based on SEFT theory applied to interactive visualization of virtual environments. This study aims to determine the effect of VR-SEFT therapy on anxiety and cortisol hormone levels in drug patients at Makassar Class I State Prison. This research employs a quasi-experimental methodology utilizing a control group design with both pre-test and post-test assessments. The analysis was carried out on 66 respondents who were divided into 2 groups, 33 intervention group respondents and 33 control groups in Makassar Class I State Detention Center selected using consecutive sampling. The intervention group given VR-SEFT was carried out for eight weeks with 24 meetings. Each intervention was 15-20 minutes, while the control group was assigned standard rehabilitation care. HRS-A measured fatigue in both groups, and the ELISA method measured cortisol hormone levels. The median values of anxiety and cortisol in both groups before SEFT therapy showed a tending score, but after treatment, it was known that the intervention group given VR-SEFT therapy experienced a significant decrease in anxiety scores (mean rank = 32.73) and cortisol (mean rank = 32.73) (p < 0.05) compared to anxiety scores (mean rank = 48.11) and cortisol (mean rank = 34.27) in the control group. There is an effect of VR-SEFT on anxiety and cortisol hormone levels in drug patients at Makassar Class I State Detention Center.

Pengaruh Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (Seft) dan Murottal Surah Ar Rahman Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Pasien Hemodialisa

Hemodialysis has a negative effect on the psychological and physical patients so that in addition to causing hemodynamic disorders, patients will tend to experience sleep disorders. Poor sleep disorders will affect the quality of sleep and the healing process of the disease. As a nurse, nurses can provide nonpharmacological therapy in the form of a combination of relaxation and spiritual therapy, namely spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) healing and listening to the Quran murottal surah Ar-Rahman. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the combination of SEFT and listening to the Quran murottal on the sleep quality of patients with hemodynamic disorders in the Hemodialysis room of RS Haji Medan. This study used quasi-experiments with onegroup pre-posts. The study was conducted on 35 patients in the hemodialysis room who had hemodynamic disorders with sampling techniques using purposive sampling. Intervention was carried out as many as 1 intervention for 1 cycle of SEFT and 30 minutes listening to the Quran murottal surah Ar Rahman using animated videos and headsets on patients after SEFT was carried out. Before and after the intervention, pretest and posttest were performed to assess the patient's sleep quality using the PSQI (Pittsburg Sleep Quality Sleep) questionnaire. Data analysis using SPSS with univariate analysis, bivariate analysis with t-paired t-test to analyze the effectiveness of the intervention. Result: Sleep quality improved before and after the intervention. Based on the paired t test, a p value of 0.000 is obtained. So that the combination of SEFT and listening to the Quran murottal is effective for the quality of sleep of patients with hemodynamic disorders in the hemodialysis room of RSU Haji Medan. The combination of Spiritual emotional freedom technique (SEFT) and listening to the murrottal of the Quran can improve the quality of sleep of patients with hemodynamic disorders in the hemodialysis room of RS Haji Medan.

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique Intervention on Anxiety Level of Hypertensive Heart Disease Patients

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of various heart diseases. In patients with Hypertensive Heart Disease (HHD), anxiety symptoms can continue to increase, which can affect the treatment and healing process and can cause various complications. This study aims to determine the effect of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy on anxiety levels in HHD patients in the ICCU room of Kendari City Hospital. This type of research is a pre-experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study were all HHD patients treated in the ICCU room of Kendari City Hospital. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with a total sample size of 22 respondents. This research instrument uses the Anxiety Visual Analog Scale (VAS-A) questionnaire sheet to measure anxiety levels. The analysis method uses a paired-sample t-test. The results showed that the level of anxiety before and after SEFT therapy decreased. This can be seen from the statistical test p-value = 0.000 < α = 0.05, which shows a significant difference. It can be concluded that SEFT therapy influences reducing anxiety levels in HHD patients. It is expected for service institutions and other institutions to provide training for health workers to perform SEFT therapy to help reduce patient anxiety levels.

Laughter and SEFT therapy for disaster survivors in Cianjur District

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 struck Cianjur Regency, West Java, affecting 12 sub-districts. This earthquake caused significant damage, impacting a total of 114,683 people, resulting in 338 fatalities, 5 missing individuals, hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage. It also led to mental health issues among survivors, stemming from the loss of family members and property. The objective of this community service activity is to provide psychological intervention to earthquake survivors in Cariu village, Mangunkerta village, Cianjur, through laughter therapy and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT). The activity is structured into three stages, 1) preparation, 2) delivering laughter and SEFT therapy, and 3) evaluation encompasses post-tests and interviews to assess the impact of the intervention.The results of this psychological intervention initiative demonstrated a significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety (neurosis) and a decrease in the number of survivors experiencing post-traumatic stress (PTSD). However, there is a continued need to monitor survivors who may still be dealing with anxiety disorders, despite their participation in laughter therapy and SEFT.

The Effect of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) on Pain Intensity of Advanced Breast Cancer Patients in X Hospital Tangerang.

This study aimed to analyze the effect of spiritual emotional freedom techniques (SEFTs) on pain intensity of advanced breast cancer patients. The study used a quasi-experiment design with one pre-posttest group. The sample was selected using a consecutive sampling technique with total of 45 respondents. The respondents were given SEFT intervention for 3 (three) days using set-up, tune-in, and tapping techniques. The evaluation was carried out on the third day after the intervention by measuring the pain intensity using Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). This research used Wilcoxon and ordinal logistic regression for data analysis. The results showed a difference in pain intensity before and after SEFT intervention in patients with advanced breast cancer with a p-value of .001 (p < .05) with a change in intensity from severe to mild pain. This study's novelty is that SEFT intervention can be used as a nonpharmacological therapy for pain management in patients with advanced breast cancer. The limitations are only limited to measuring the patient's pain and less analysis related to the patient's emotional and spiritual problems. The application of SEFT intervention is recommended as a nurse's independent intervention in the management of advanced breast cancer pain.

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) as a Curative Effort for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Sufferers By Stimulating Sense of Mujahadah An-Nafs

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) as a Curative Effort for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Sufferers By Stimulating Sense of Mujahadah An-Nafs

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) as an Effort to Improve Mood Swing Premenstruation Syndrome

Towards or during the menstrual cycle there are changes in the balance of various hormones such as endorphins, serotonin, and other hormones that determine mood. Mood swings, commonly known as premenstrual syndrome, fluctuate involving alternating feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, and depression, which are often known as Mood Swings. This condition can be minimized with non-pharmacological therapy, one of which is SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique). The purpose of this study was to prove the effect of SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique) therapy in improving the mood of Premenstrual Swing Syndrome at Darussalam Islamic Boarding School. The research design was a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest approach. The research population was all female students who experienced premenstrual syndrome Mood Swings at Darussalam Islamic Boarding School with a total of 232 respondents. A sample of 186 respondents, was selected by random sampling technique. The instruments in the study were standard SEFT therapy procedures and the FDMS (Four Dimension Mood Scale)

Therapeutic Analysis of Smoking Cessation Efforts: Literature Review

Background: Smoking is one of the most major health problems leading to the emergence of cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and cancer in the world. Smoking cessation experiences from various backgrounds of therapy types can be input to develop successful smoking cessation strategies. Objective: This literature review is to provide comprehensive information regarding types of therapies and how support and needs are encountered to successfully quit smoking. Method: This study uses the Literature review method using PRISMA Checklist guidelines and takes electronic database data sources, namely Science direct, Google Schloar, PubMed and Perpusnas with articles published from 2013 to 2022 with the keyword smoking cessation therapy. After selection and identification according to the inclusion criteria, there were 15 articles reviewed. Results: Based on the results of an analysis of 15 research articles reviewed. There are 7 types of smoking cessation therapy including Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), Cognitive Restructuring, N-Acetylcystein Mucolytic Therapy, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Varenicline Therapy, Self-Control Therapy and Hypnoterapy. Conclusion: Smoking cessation therapy is divided into 2 parts, namely Pharmacotherapy (N- Acetylcystein Mucolytic Therapy, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Varenicline Therapy) and Non Pharmacotherapy (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), Cognitive Restructuring, Self- Control Therapy and Hypnoterapy

Effect Of Seft Giving (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique) On The Level Of Anxiety Of Covid 19 Patients In The Edelweis Isolation,Orthopedic Hospital Prof. Dr. R. Soeharsosurakarta

Coronavirus Disease (covid-19) is a disease caused by the Severe AcuteRespiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2(SARS-COV-2) virus. Coronavirus Disease(covid-19) has become a worldwide pandemic. This study aims to determine theEffect of Giving SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique) Regarding the Anxiety Level of Covid-19 Patients in the Edelweis Isolation Ward, Prof. Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. R. Soeharso Surakarta. Thisresearch is a quantitativestudy, with the experimental method of one group pre and post test design (withoutcontrol group), which is done to reveal causal relationships or influences by involving one group of subjects.This research was conducted on 30 respondents in the Edelweis Isolation Ward, Prof. Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. R. Soeharso Surakarta, with female sex as much as 60% and the most age range 45-55 years asmuch as 36.7%, most jobs are private as much as 20% and most education is S1 as many as 33.3%. Respondents with comorbidities were 43.3% and 23.3% were patients with pneumonia. From the results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon test, the p-value = 0.00001 (&lt;0.05). There is an effect of giving SEFT (Spiritual EmotionalFreedom Technique) therapy on the anxiety level of Covid-19 patients in the Edelweis ward of Prof.Orthopedic Hospital. Dr. R. Soeharso Surakarta.

Pengaruh Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (Seft) Dalam Menurunkan Kesepian Pada Warga Binaan Lapas Narkotika Kelas IIA, Kabupaten Gowa

ABSTRACT The separation of each prisoner from his family, the loss of work and environmental conditions as well as new forms of activity make prisoners vulnerable to loneliness. The purpose of this study was to determine the provision of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy in reducing loneliness in prisoners. This study uses a quantitative experimental method with a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The subjects in this study were 14 prisoners who were divided into 2 groups, the treatment group (mean = 10.93) and the control group (mena = 4.07). The results showed p = 0.002 (p 0.05) for differences in the level of loneliness between groups, the significance value of p = 0.018 (p 0.05) for comparison of pretest (mean = 28.00) and posttest (mean = 20) values. .14) experimental group and p value = 0.18 (p0.05) for the comparison of pretest (mean = 27.87) and posttest (mean = 27.42) in the control group. Based on the results, it was found that there were differences in the effect of giving SEFT in reducing loneliness. Other variables that can affect loneliness are suggested to be controlled more tightly or can be studied in depth in further research, such as personality, psychological conditions and prison environment.

Pemberian Terapi Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) bagi Pasien Terkonfirmasi Covid-19

The covid-19 pandemic can have an impact on both physical and psychological problems for every individual, especially those who have to experience isolation/ quarantine. The forms of distress that arise due to COVID-19 inclide: sleep problems, fear of viruses, difficulty focusing, anxiety, and depression. Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) is one technique that has been proven effective in dealing with anxiety and increasing motivation. The purpose of this activity is to increase knowledge, reduce anxiety, and reduce stress for confirmed Covid-19 patients. This community service was carried out in the Gebang Rejo Village by using video as a medium.This education related of the impact or danger of anxiety was attended by 24 participants, consisting of 20 women and 4 men. The community was very enthustiastic in listening to the educational materials. After providing education, then continued with the provision of SEFT therapy. From the results of the evaluation of the level of anxiety after community service, it was found that there was a decrease in the number of severe anxiety from 20,8% to 2,4%, moderate anxiety from 37,5% to 20,8% and an increase in mild anxiety from 41,6% to 75%. The conclusion is that giving SEFT therapy can reduce anxiety levels inconvirmed covid-19 patients.

SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY FOR POSTPARTUM MOTHERS

Background: Sleep quality disorders are a problem that postpartum mothers often experience. The postpartum is the period after giving birth or commonly called the puerperium, which is the period after giving birth that is needed to restore the uterine organs. Post-partum mothers experience sleep quality disorders both due to new roles and changes during the postpartum period. Sleep quality that is not treated properly can bring changes that can affect physical and psychological problems. Thus, it needs to interfere with the sleep quality of post-partum mothers. Objectives: This study aimed to prove that the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) was also beneficial in improving sleep quality in postpartum mothers. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental pre-and post-test design with a control group. The research subjects were 56 postpartum mothers treated at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital Semarang in June and September 2021, divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention was carried out twice a week for four weeks, with a SEFT duration of 20 minutes. The control group received standard therapy in the form of dhikr therapy. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PQSI) questionnaire used seven assessment components to measure research outcomes. The univariate analysis used central tendency in the form of the mean, median, and standard deviation. The different test of sleep quality before and after the intervention in the intervention group was carried out by the Wilcoxon match pair test (abnormal distribution), while the control group used paired t-test (normal distribution). For the mean difference test between groups, it used Mann Whitney test. Results: The mean score of sleep quality in the intervention group before treatment was 10,86 + 1,79 (poor sleep quality) and after treatment decreased significantly (p=0,00) to 5,25 + 1,46 (still in poor sleep quality). The quality of sleep in the control group before treatment was 10,89 + 1,89 and after the intervention was 10,71 + 2,35 with p=0,47. The components of subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, and sleep disturbance in the intervention group were significantly lower than in the control group. Conclusion: The SEFT intervention can significantly improve sleep quality in postpartum mothers, but it is still in the poor category. Besides, the sleep quality score can be considerably improved, especially in four of the seven components.

Analysis of the Application of Relaxation Therapy on Chronic Pain Problems in the Elderly with Hypertension at UPT PSTW Jember

The elderly are over 60 and experience physical, mental, and social changes. A decrease in physical strength, endurance, and appearance indicates physical changes in the elderly. The elderly are at risk of experiencing hypertension due to several factors, decreased elasticity and accumulation of collagen in the aortic wall, neurotransmitter imbalance due to depression, and an unhealthy lifestyle during youth. This study aims to determine the impact of applying relaxation therapy to chronic pain problems in the elderly. The design of this case study is descriptive qualitative with a nursing care process approach. This study took a sample of Mr. M, who has chronic pain problems with hypertension at UPT PSTW Jember. This research was carried out for seven days with the application of therapy for six days on December 4-10 2022. Data collection was carried out using interviews and observation. The evaluation of this intervention therapy action uses the NRS pain scale, blood pressure measurement, and pulse count. Relaxation therapy using the spiritual-emotional freedom technique (SEFT) has made a difference in chronic pain problems in the elderly with hypertension. This is evidenced by decreased pain scale and blood pressure after therapy.

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) to Reduce Blood Pressure Among Senior Citizent

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) to Reduce Blood Pressure Among Senior Citizent