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Department of Psychology, Shi.C., Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran. , azam.davoodi@iau.ac.ir
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Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorders that, in addition to causing distressing physical symptoms, can lead to a significant decline in quality of life and the emergence of psychological problems.
Aims: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of classical cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCBT) and psychodrama group therapy (PGT) on the quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Methods: The research was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The study population consisted of patients who visited three gastroenterology and hepatology specialist clinics in Kerman between July and November 2024. A total of 45 participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 participants each) and one control group (15 participants). Data were collected using the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHO-QOL), and analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) in SPSS version 26.
Results: The results indicated that both interventions significantly improved overall quality of life and its dimensions, including physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health, compared to the control group (η²=0.63, p<0.01). A comparison between the two interventions revealed that CCBT was more effective in enhancing psychological health, while PGT had a greater impact on social relationships. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in physical health and environmental domains (p<0.05).
Conclusion: These findings suggest that both interventions can enhance patients’ quality of life, and selecting the appropriate therapy based on the specific effects of each approach can serve as a practical guide for clinical decision-making.
Aims: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of classical cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCBT) and psychodrama group therapy (PGT) on the quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Methods: The research was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The study population consisted of patients who visited three gastroenterology and hepatology specialist clinics in Kerman between July and November 2024. A total of 45 participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 participants each) and one control group (15 participants). Data were collected using the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHO-QOL), and analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) in SPSS version 26.
Results: The results indicated that both interventions significantly improved overall quality of life and its dimensions, including physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health, compared to the control group (η²=0.63, p<0.01). A comparison between the two interventions revealed that CCBT was more effective in enhancing psychological health, while PGT had a greater impact on social relationships. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in physical health and environmental domains (p<0.05).
Conclusion: These findings suggest that both interventions can enhance patients’ quality of life, and selecting the appropriate therapy based on the specific effects of each approach can serve as a practical guide for clinical decision-making.
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