The mean baseline and post-test depression score was 10.40. These scores strengthen the validity of the research results because it shows that depression did not improve for the patients within the control group but the scores did change for the patients in the experimental group.…
The study’s potential contribution is that it should increase awareness to clinicians regarding how they diagnose depression.…
4. Compare the mean baseline and posttest depression scores of the control group. Do these scores strengthen or weaken the validity of the research results? Provide a rationale for your answer.…
4. Compare the mean baseline and posttest depression scores of the control group. Do these scores strengthen or weaken the validity of the research results? Provide a rationale for your answer.…
5. Kee, J.L, Hayes, E.R., McCuistion, Linda E. (2009) Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers. Pharmacology A Nursing Process Approach. (p.409) Saunders Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.…
In this particular example, I feel that mixed methods were used for the research. The qualitative aspect is due to the feelings examined in the two independent variables where a person must explain what they feel and an educated person (psychologist/psychiatrist) must label these feeling into the categories that history has created for those feelings. The quantitative aspect is due to the number of couples examined and the facts given about the number of feelings expressed by each couple.…
New drivers may believe that driving an automobile is similar in every season, but experienced motorists are likely to know that winter and summer offer different pleasures and challenges. The most obvious distinctions between the seasons are the temperature, precipitation and amount of daylight. Each of these variables can change driving conditions dramatically. Indeed, some drivers even refrain from driving in certain weather. Fortunately, both seasons do have advantages so drivers can enjoy the road if they respect the effects of different seasons.…
The databases used were Medline (1982-2011), CINAHL (1996-2011), Embase (1982-2011) and BNI (1982-2011) Mckibbon and Mark (1998) states that CINAHL and Medline databases are the most appropriate methodological to identify studies that report high quality research which can be used for clinical application. Most of the search result, produced articles that were Control Randomised Trails (RCT). Torgerson and Torgerson (2008), states that RCT is the gold standard for research method and for addressing the what? question in ‘evidence-informed’ policy making and practice.…
“For example, to know how the effects of therapy generally compare with those of medication can guide national policy-makers as to whether to invest in medication or psychological therapies for people with psychological problems. The emergence of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme would not have occurred without sound research as to the effectiveness of therapy as compared to medication. Similarly, on a more specific level research can tell us which types of therapy are most effective for particular types of client (e.g. children/ older people) or types of problem (e.g. anxiety/depression). This helps therapeutic services adapt themselves to meet the needs of local populations”…
Compare the mean baseline and posttest depression scores of the control group. Do these scores strengthen or weaken the validity of the research results? Provide a rationale for your answer.…
Dugas, M. J. & Koerner, N. (2005) ‘Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Current Status and Future Directions’. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. 19 (1) pp. 61–68.…
One of the most widely controversial and contemporary issues in today’s world revolves around depression and the increasing numbers of individuals who are diagnosed with depression. It may benefit some patients and even clinicians to conduct a quick and easy depression survey before they get into a costly affair. Although, a more effective measurement would require a more elaborate testing measure, the depression survey designed will determine quite simply if further assessments and testing is needed for depression. In this paper, the steps taken to create and design this survey are provided along with the purpose of the survey, the preliminary design issues experienced during its creation, and instructions for…
The World Health Organization considers depression to be a leading cause of disability worldwide. “People routinely say that depression is the worst thing that’s happened to them,” Coplan says. “And the reason that’s offered is that their brains don't work properly. They can’t make decisions and they aren’t sure of themselves — everything requires huge mental effort.” (Vann, 2017, p. 2). Since people claim depression is similar to a tragedy in their life, treatment is necessary to overcome this obstacle. Treatments for depression are important for improving mental and physical health. Antidepressants are drugs used for treating excessive depressive episodes. However, antidepressants are not only for depressive conditions, but also other disorders…
concealment can lead to selection bias, one of the very problems that randomization was supposed…
This randomized experimental study was completed in a clinical setting. Treatment rooms provided a comfortable environment, free from clutter and visual and auditory distractions. Each treatment room contained furniture and equipment necessary to complete activities of daily living including a bed with a fitted sheet, chair, table, lamp, and a cabinet. Other small objects needed to complete tasks (pill box, cup, pillow, pen, paper, blanket) were organized to minimize both clutter and visual distractions. Video recording was set up in the top corner of each treatment room to document sessions for later evaluation.…