The effect of treatment on quality of life in group ways on the mental well-being and self-efficacy of women with MS

Abstract

This research was conducted to explain the effectiveness of group therapy based on quality of life on self-efficacy and mental well-being of MS patients. The current research design was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test type with a control group. The statistical population of the research includes all women who are members of the M. It was in Shiraz city in 2017 that they were selected by purposeful sampling method and using random assignment, they were placed in two experimental groups (including 15 people) and control group (including 15 people). To collect data, Olandik's (1984) self-efficacy and Keyes and Magyarmo's (2003) mental well-being questionnaires were used. After performing the pre-test for 10 sessions of 90 minutes, the experimental group was affected by quality-of-life therapy in a group manner, but the control group did not receive any intervention. After collecting the questionnaires, the obtained data were analyzed using the statistical method of covariance analysis and statistical software (SPSS). The research findings showed a significant difference between the two experimental and control groups after the implementation of group therapy based on the quality of life, and group therapy training based on the quality of life significantly increased the self-efficacy and mental well-being of MS patients. Regarding the aspects of mental well-being, the results showed that group therapy based on the quality of life had a significant positive effect on emotional, psychological, and social well-being.