Role of buddhist practices on emotional Distress in stroke survivors
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Issued Date
2010-07-15
Resource Type
Language
eng
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Suggested Citation
Napaporn Sowattanangoon, Vimonwan Hiengkaew, Mantana Vongsirinavarat, Jiraporn Chompikul, นภาพร โสวัฒนางกูร, วิมลวรรณ เหียงแก้ว, มัณฑนา วงศ์ศิรินวรัตน์, จิราพร ชมพิกุล (2010). Role of buddhist practices on emotional Distress in stroke survivors. doi:10.1007/s12529-010-9106-9 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/43655
Title
Role of buddhist practices on emotional Distress in stroke survivors
Abstract
Purpose: Emotional distress often follows a stroke and can impede the process of rehabilitation in stroke survivors. The aim of this study was to examine the association of mental state, functional status, Buddhist values and Buddhist practices, respectively, with
emotional distress among Thai patients after having a stroke.
Methods: We surveyed 190 stroke survivors who participated in a home health care physical therapy service. Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Barthel index (BI) were used to assess mental state and functional status, respectively. The stroke
survivors completed a questionnaire measuring Buddhist values, Buddhist practices, and Thai Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: We found HADS scores were related to MMSE (r=−.27, p=.000), BI (r=−.32, p=.000), Buddhist values
(r=−.16, p=.030), and Buddhist practices (r=−.25, p=.001). In a hierarchical regression analysis, Buddhist practices were significantly
associated with HADS scores when controlling for MMSE and BI (R2 change=.04, F (2,182) = 4.36, p=.014). No relationship was found between Buddhist values and HADS scores in this hierarchical
regression model. Conclusion: In Thai stroke survivors, Buddhist practices seem to improve emotional status. Therefore, stroke rehabilitation programs should include religious practices.
Description
The 11th International Congress of Behavioural. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 2010. 6 August 2010, USA. page S254-5