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EFT Research Database › Exploratory Evidence

Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique Increased Patient Self-Efficacy

Summary: This study found that Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT)* significantly improved self-efficacy in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as shown by pre- and post-test results using the DM-Self Efficacy Scale. *SEFT is described in this study as a combination of EFT with statements of prayer, gratitude, surrender and sincerity.

Citation and link*: Maryana, M., Sari Candra, D., 2021, Spiritual emotional freedom technique increased patient self-efficacy. Bali Medical Journal 10(3): Special Issue ICONURS/. doi:10.15562/bmj.v10i3.2830 https://www.balimedicaljournal.org/index.php/bmj/article/view/2830 

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Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Topics
Pain / Physical Conditions, Serious Disease / Chronic Conditions
Author
Maryana, M, Sari Candra, D
Year
2021

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Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) as a Practice for Supporting Chronic Disease Healthcare: A Practitioners’ Perspective

Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Exploratory Studies
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress, EFT Mechanisms / Efficacy, Serious Disease / Chronic Conditions
Author
Kalla, M, Robinson, A, Simmons, M, Stapleton, P
Year
2017

Effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia Among COVID-19 Patients

Level
Exploratory Evidence
Type
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Topics
Anxiety / Emotional Distress, Depression, Serious Disease / Chronic Conditions, Sleep / Insomnia
Author
Selviana, S, Suwarni, N, Tambunan, M
Year
2023

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