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The Effect of Brain Training Exercises on Perfectionism, Psychological Distress, and Occupational Burnout in Nurses with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Cognitive-Social Applications of Brain Mapping, such as talent identification, neuroleadership, and neurocognitive recruitment
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Presenter Author:
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Fatemeh Ramzanipoor
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Author:
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Fatemeh Ramzanipoor - Corresponding - Presenter
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Master’s student in Health Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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Fatemeh Eftekhari Sorajari
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Master’s student in Health Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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Fatemeh Karimian Bahnamiri
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Master’s student in Health Psychology, Islamic Azad University of Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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farzin Bagheri Sheykhangafshe
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Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Abstract
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Original Research
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introduction :
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Nurses with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are particularly vulnerable to elevated perfectionism, psychological distress, and occupational burnout, which can negatively impact both personal well-being and professional performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of structured brain training exercises in reducing maladaptive perfectionism, alleviating psychological distress, and mitigating burnout among nurses with ADHD.
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Methods:
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In a randomized, controlled trial conducted in 2025, nurses diagnosed with ADHD were randomly assigned to either a brain training intervention group or a control group. The intervention consisted of systematic cognitive exercises targeting attention, working memory, and executive functions, delivered over multiple sessions. Standardized and validated instruments were used to measure perfectionism, psychological distress, and occupational burnout at both baseline and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and appropriate post-hoc tests to determine the effects of the intervention.
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Results:
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Participants in the brain training group demonstrated significant improvements in executive functioning, reduced perfectionism, lower psychological distress, and decreased burnout compared to the control group. The intervention particularly enhanced cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies. No significant adverse effects were observed, and participant adherence was high, highlighting the feasibility of implementing such programs in healthcare settings.
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Brain training exercises are an effective, non-pharmacological intervention for improving cognitive and emotional outcomes in nurses with ADHD. By reducing perfectionism, psychological distress, and occupational burnout, these interventions can promote mental well-being, enhance workplace performance, and support resilience in high-stress clinical environments.
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Brain Training; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Perfectionism; Psychological Distress; Occupational Burnout; Nurses; Cognitive Enhancement
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