Advanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine
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Janet Konefal

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• Research Article
  The Effect of the ZYTO Reframe Technology on Resolving Personal Issues and Improving Mood: A Pilot Study
  Author(s): Syed Muhammad Ahsan Mehdi, Lisa Tully, Eduard Tiozzo, Janet Syed Muhammad Ahsan Mehdi, Lisa Tully, Eduard Tiozzo, Janet
  
  Background: The recognized importance of psychological and behavioral factors in human performance highlights the need for devising new techniques that positively affect perceptions to achieve better outcomes. New software called Reframe Technology imbedded in an iPod has been developed to achieve such a goal. Methods: Nineteen subjects with at least one issue to perceptually resolve used the Reframe Technology following proper protocols. Changes in resolving personal issues and mood were evaluated using the: (1) Positive States of Mind Scale, (2) Hassles and Uplifts Scale, and (3) Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale. Results: The score on the Positive States of Mind Scale significantly increased from Day 0 to Day 14 (p=0.003) and Day 30 (p=0.001) and also from Day 14 to Day 30 (p=0.03). Significant decreases .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2379-1764.1000127

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