background: today investing about the role of contributing emotional factors in etiology and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders was an interesting subject for many researches. the purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship between emotional intelligence and somatization in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders. materials and method: this study was ...

Children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) represent 13% to 15% of the US population. Their concerns are physical, intellectual, emotional, and social. Frequently, these children and youth contend with multiple, compounded problems. Although the medical, educational, and social systems address the concerns of CYSHCN as high priorities, CYSHCN from traditionally ...

Gerontology researchers have demonstrated that cognitive and social factors are keys that may sometimes outweigh physical conditions in determining life satisfaction. Social interaction and cognitive challenge are consistently identified as key elements to enhance older adults’ quality of life. Digital games can offer many potential benefits to older adults in a motivating and playful way, such...

adolescent is a time of profound biologic, intellectual, psychological, ‎and socioeconomic change that he will face a crisis. so compatibility may be ‎exposed to many hazards, such as depression, anxiety and other emotional ‎problems. but a planned regular exercise enhances physical and mental health ‎of adolescent female with diabetes.   the aim of this study was to determine the effect of exe...

The pediatric emergency department can be frightening for children. Visits are unplanned, and frequently accompanied by significant emotional and physical distress. While treatment of pain and anxiety in children have been historically inadequate, the barriers to their treatment have largely been overcome through increased awareness, child- and family-focused care, standardized assessment, inst...

This article provides oncology nurses with an overview of the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional distress in patients with cancer. Oncology nurses tend to focus more on the physical symptoms of their patients, and the assessment and treatment of distress in patients with cancer often are overlooked. A brief discussion of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network practice guideline...

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience physical, social, and emotional barriers that impact participation in extracurricular activities, such as taekwondo. Engaging taekwondo may provide opportunities for advancing social abilities well developing health-promoting behaviors routines. Therefore, the purpose of this feasibility study was to explore effectiveness...