Authors

Margarita Tierno Reina1, Cristina Cassinello Espinosa1, Eva Rey Camacho2, Sara Maldonado Tierno3

Position

Enfermera. Centro de Salud Dr. Luengo Rodríguez. Área 8. Madrid¹, Enfermera. Centro de Salud Presentación Sabio. &Aacu

Contact address

Centro de Salud Dr. Luengo Rodríguez. C/ Nueva York, 16. 28938 Móstoles, Madrid

Abstract

The aim of this quasiexperimental study was to show the effectiveness of group education to decrease anxiety levels and to acquire skills to control such anxiety in women with a nursing diagnosis of anxiety, since this is a common and hard to deal with problem in Primary Health Care. Three workshops were conducted, each lasting between three and four months, and with 20 participants each. A therapeutic package at cognitive level, containing cognitive reconstruction and personal development, was used. After carrying out the Goldberg test, both before and after the workshop, as well as filling in a questionnaire after the workshop, the following significant results were found: reduction in the degree of anxiety in 58,6% of the cases, 60% found relaxation very useful and 85% found the knowledge obtained applicable to their lives. We think group work allows for a better expression of conflicts, worries, and resolution of problems, while encouraged self-help at the same time.

Keywords:

Nurse diagnosis; anxiety; group education; therapy; woman; Goldberg test; quasiexperimental study

Versión en Español

Título:

Educación grupal en mujeres con diagnóstico enfermero de ansiedad