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Özcan, B

2 studies by this author

Effects on Anxiety and Vital Signs of the Emotional Freedom Techniques and Music Before Surgery for Lumbar Disc Hernia

In this quasi-experimental study, both Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and music therapy reduced anxiety and improved vital signs in patients undergoing lumbar disc herniation surgery. EFT was more effective than music, particularly in reducing anxiety and respiratory rates.

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Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress, Pain / Physical Conditions
Author
Cici, R, Özcan, B
Year
2021

The Effect of Progressive Muscular Relaxation and EFT on Test Anxiety in High School Students

This study compared the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing test anxiety in high school students. Both methods helped reduce test anxiety, but EFT worked significantly better than PMR in lowering overall anxiety and specific symptoms like worry and emotionality. While both groups performed better on sample exams after treatment, the difference between the two groups wasn't statistically significant.

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Level
Substantial Evidence
Type
Randomized Controlled Trials
Topics
Academic Performance, Anxiety / Emotional Distress
Author
Özcan, B, Sezgin, N
Year
2009

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