Survey study, 2024
Can a spiritual emotional freedom technique delivered through an app help with PMS and sleep?
Yes, in this study the app-based technique improved sleep quality and reduced premenstrual syndrome scores.
What they did
Researchers created an app-based version of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy. Adolescent girls used the app. Experts evaluated the app and gave it an average rating of 88%. Sleep quality and PMS scores were measured before and after using the app.
What they found
The app-based SEFT technique led to clear improvements in sleep quality and clearly reduced premenstrual syndrome scores. Expert review rated the app at an average score of 88%.
What it means for you
An app using this spiritual and emotional technique might help young people improve sleep and reduce PMS symptoms. However, the study does not specify how many girls participated or for how long they used it.
88%
Expert evaluation rating of app
Improved
Sleep quality
Reduced
Premenstrual syndrome scores
About the study
- Original title
- An Information Technology-Based Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) Therapy Model on Sleep Quality and Premenstrual Syndrome Scores
- Authors
- Anastasya Agustiarini, Bedjo Santoso, Runjati Runjati
- Journal
- Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
- Year
- 2024
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Information technology-based Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique app
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.37287/ijghr.v6i5.3928
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