Effects of the Self-transcendence Enhancement Program among Patients with Drug Addiction: A Mixed Method Research.
Youn-sil Kim, Suk-Sun Kim
March 1, 2017 DOI: 10.12934/jkpmhn.2017.26.1.1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design with qualitative component |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 49 |
| Population | Hospitalized patients with drug addiction |
| Intervention | self-transcendence enhancement program |
| Duration | 6-week intervention |
| Topics | Addiction |
| Key findings | The self-transcendence enhancement program significantly improved self-transcendence and reduced depression in patients with drug addiction. |
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this mixed method study was to examine effects of the self-transcendence enhancement program among patients with drug addiction, and to explore their experiences through the program.
Methods: For the quantitative study, a non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. The sample was 49 hospitalized patients with drug addiction. The self-transcendence enhancement program was provided twice a week for 6 weeks. Quantitative data were analyzed using x2 test, t-test and ANCOVA. For the qualitative study, 12 patients in the experimental group participated in a focus group interview, and data were analyzed using the content analysis technique.
Results: After the intervention, there were significant improvements for the experimental group in self-transcendence and declines in depression compared to the control group. From the qualitative findings three themes were identified as the change process after the intervention: `looking back at myself`, `gaining confidence through small changes`, and `finding meaning in life`.
Conclusion: Results suggest that the self-transcendence enhancement program can be utilized as a nursing intervention program for patients with drug addiction.
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