The Integration Of Neuro-Linguistic Programming For Optimal Soccer Performance In Portugal

The subject of this article is integrating neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) approaches to improve football play in Portugal. The research aims to determine the integration of neuro-linguistic programming for optimal soccer performance in Portugal. The psychological discipline of NLP, which emphasises the relationship between language, behaviour patterns, and goal achievement, provides practical methods for improving players' mental toughness and all-around on-field performance. The research was based on primary data analysis to determine the data using SPSS software and generate results, including descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient analysis, chi-square analysis and regression analysis. Neuro-linguistic programming is the main independent variable, and optimal soccer performance is the main dependent variable. Using visualization, anchoring, language patterns, goal planning, and stress management strategies, athletes may cultivate a strong mental structure that facilitates optimal abilities. Coaches greatly aid NLP techniques and offer direction and encouragement to enable players to reach their greatest potential. Portuguese football teams can gain a competitive edge by adopting NLP, which promotes a positive culture, efficient communication, and a sense of shared objectives among players. Overall, the research found a positive and significant relationship between them. The possibility of incorporating NLP into football training and performance in Portugal is highlighted in this research, which might help build well-rounded athletes who possess exceptional physical and psychological qualities. (AU)

Canales dominantes de percepción del conocimiento. Influencia en la evaluación del aprendizaje de la inmunología / Knowledge Perception Dominant Channels. Influence of the Evaluation of Immunology Learning

Introducción: Los estilos de aprendizaje según canales de percepción dominante del conocimiento de los estudiantes influyen en su aprendizaje. Su uso por los docentes puede favorecer o no a estudiantes con un canal específico. Objetivo: Describir la ubicación según los canales de percepción dominante del conocimiento de los estudiantes de medicina y la relación de estos con el resultado de las evaluaciones frecuentes en la asignatura Sangre y Sistema Inmune. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación en 234 estudiantes y 30 profesores de la carrera de medicina en los cursos 2020-2021 y 2022. Los estudiantes se clasificaron según los resultados de un cuestionario para identificar el predominio del canal de percepción (visuales-auditivos-kinestésicos) y a los profesores se les realizó una encuesta para determinar su percepción sobre el uso de estrategias de enseñanza diferenciales para cada canal. El procesamiento se realizó en programa SPSS 25, a través de números, porcentaje y prueba de ji al cuadrado. Resultados: Predominó el canal visual con el 48 por ciento. Existió asociación con el sexo con p = 0,0016; en varones prevaleció el canal auditivo y en hembras el visual. La relación entre los canales de percepción dominante y el rendimiento académico fue significativa con p = 0,000. Conclusiones: Prevaleció el canal de percepción dominante visual. La distribución de cada canal se asoció con el sexo y el rendimiento académico; así se lograron mejores resultados por los estudiantes con percepción dominante visual. Esto último estuvo relacionado con el predominio de acciones por parte de los docentes que potencian este canal de percepción(AU)

Introduction: Learning styles according to dominant perception channels of students' knowledge influence their learning. Their use by professors may or may not favor students with a specific channel. Objective: To describe the location according to the dominant knowledge perception channels of medical students and their relationship with the results of frequent evaluations in the subject Blood and Immune System. Methods: A research was conducted with 234 students and 30 professors of the Medicine major during the academic years 2020-2021 and 2022. The students were classified according to the results of a questionnaire to identify the perception channel predominance (visual-auditory-kinesthetic), while the professors were surveyed to determine their perception on the use of differential teaching strategies for each channel. Processing was performed in SPSS 25, using numbers, percentages and the chi-squared test. Results: The visual channel predominated, accounting for 48 percent. There was an association with sex (p=0.0016); the auditory channel prevailed among males, while the visual channel prevailed among females. The relationship between dominant perception channels and academic performance was significant (p=0.000). Conclusions: The visual dominant perception channel prevailed. The distribution of each channel was associated with sex and academic performance; thus, better results were achieved by students with visual dominant perception. The latter was related to the predominance of actions by professors that enhance this perception channel(AU)

A coisa em psicanálise e o objeto no lísis de Platão / The thing in psychoanalysis and object in Plato's lysis / La cosa en psicoanálisis y el objeto en lisis de Platón

Este artigo propõe o estudo sobre o conceito de outro como semelhante e como objeto. Partindo de textos que interpelam a alteridade na psicanálise e remetendo aos temas do complexo semelhante, da satisfação, da perda, do luto, da negativa, da repetição; avalia o conceito de outro articulando textos de diversos autores. A partir da psicanálise freudiana, estuda o das Ding e a negação, discriminando com estes termos um objeto estruturante na origem do psiquismo. Aborda textos técnicos da psicanálise para delimitar o tema da repetição. Também a recordação e a repetição são vinculadas ao objeto e estudadas na perspectiva da filosofia moderna. São retomados temas do diálogo platônicos para definir o lugar do erótico e da amizade. No fim do presente artigo, propomos o termo clássico grego Oikos com valor equivalente ao da Coisa freudiana e como esta aparece em escritos psicanalíticos.(AU)

This article studies the concept of other as similar and object. It is based on texts that question the alterity in psychoanalysis and refers to the themes of otherness complex, loss, grief, negative, repetition, and evaluates the concept of other, using articles of diverse authors. Based on Freudian psychoanalysis, it studies the Thing and the denial and discriminates a structuring object in the origin of psychism. It approaches technical texts of psychoanalysis to delimitate the theme of repetition. The recordation and repetition are also linked to the object and studied from the perspective of modern philosophy. Themes of the platonic dialogues are resumed to define the place of the erotic and the friendship. In the end of the article, we propose the greek classic term Oikos, with equal value to the Freudian Thing, as this one appears in psychoanalytic writings.(AU)

Este artículo estudia el concepto Otro como semejante y como objeto. A partir de textos que interpelan la alteridad en psicoanálisis y que se refieren a temas del complejo semejante, de la satisfacción, de la pérdida, del duelo, de la negación, de la repetición, se evalúa el concepto de Otro articulando textos de diferentes autores. Basado en el psicoanálisis freudiano, se aborda Ding y la negación, discriminando con estos términos un objeto estructurante en el origen de lo psíquico. Se abordan textos técnicos del psicoanálisis para delimitar el tema de la repetición; el recuerdo y la repetición son vinculadas al objeto y estudiadas desde la perspectiva de la filosofía moderna; y se retoman temas de los diálogos platónicos para definir el lugar de lo erótico y la amistad. Al culminar este artículo se propone leer el término griego clásico Oikos con un valor equivalente al de la Cosa freudiana como aparece en los escritos psicoanalíticos.(AU)

Effect of neuro-linguistic programming on COVID-19 fear in kidney transplant patients: A randomized controlled study.

This study was conducted experimentally to evaluate the effect of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) on fear of COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients. The study was carried out between June 2021 and October 2021. The Personal Information Form and COVID-19 Fear Scale (FCV-19S) were used to collect data. The obtained data obtained were evaluated using the SPSS 25 software. NLP was found to reduce the fear of COVID-19 in kidney transplant patients. Clinical nurses can use NLP techniques to support patients with fear in similar patient groups. Patients can be provided with access to training programs where they can learn NLP techniques. CLINICALTRIALS.GOV: NCT05115435.

Determining the effect of neuro-linguistic programming techniques on the conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving skills of nurse managers: A mixed methods study.

AIM: This study, which used quantitative and qualitative design, was conducted to explore the effect of neuro-linguistic programming techniques on the conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving skills of nurse managers. BACKGROUND: Neuro-linguistic programming is among the methods that can enable managers to achieve the desired results in managing interpersonal problems and conflicts in an organisation. METHODS: The research was carried out with a mixed methods approach. The Personal and Professional Characteristics Information Form, Interpersonal Problem-Solving Inventory and Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory-II were applied to 41 nurse managers and nurses to collect quantitative data for the study. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect qualitative data in focus-group interviews held both before and 6 months after the training. RESULTS: As a result of the content analysis of the qualitative data, the nurse managers in the training group were found to have improved abilities to plan and increased flexibility, positiveness, happiness and motivation when compared to the nurse managers in the control group. Findings supporting these data were obtained in the analyses of interviews with nurses. CONCLUSION: Neuro-linguistic programming training can make a difference in terms of helping nurse managers to develop interpersonal problem- and conflict-solving skills. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Nurse managers can use neuro-linguistic programming techniques for conflict management and interpersonal problem-solving occurring in their organizations. For this purpose, it is recommended that pregraduate and postgraduate neuro-linguistic programming training is provided to nurse managers.

The effect of Neurolinguistic Programming practices on organizational citizenship behaviour of nurses: A randomized controlled study.

AIM: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Neurolinguistic Programming practices on organizational citizenship behavior in nursing. BACKGROUND: Neurolinguistic Programming practices are used for different purposes in many areas, and they can also be used to contribute to the acquisition of organizational citizenship behaviour. METHODS: The research is a randomized controlled trial. The sample of the study consisted of 180 nurses. The data of the study were collected through structured face-to-face interviews conducted with the nurses in the sample group, Neurolinguistic Programming training group, standard training and control groups between January and April 2020 after Neurolinguistic Programming training was received by the researcher. The Chi-squared test and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the collected data. RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was found in the total score of the organizational citizenship behaviour in the Neurolinguistic Programming training group compared with the standard training group and the control group (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS: The use of Neurolinguistic Programming practices can be an effective method for nurses to gain organizational citizenship behaviour. Neurolinguistic Programming practices can be used to achieve the desired goals, especially for the acquisition of informing and participation, tolerance and conscientiousness behaviours. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Organizational citizenship behaviour exhibited by employees is very important for organisations. With this behaviour, nurses can improve all processes, from the quality of care services they provide to patients, to satisfaction. Findings of this study may be used to increase work satisfaction of nurses and to improve the quality of services received by patients.

The effects of neuro-linguistic programming and guided imagery on the pain and comfort after open-heart surgery.

OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to evaluate the effects of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and guided imagery on postoperative pain and comfort after open-heart surgery. METHODS: In the current, prospective, randomized, single-blind clinical study, the participants received NLP with a new behavior formation technique or the guided imagery relaxation technique using an audio compact disc for a duration of 30 min. RESULTS: The patients in the NLP group had significantly lower posttest pain levels, compared to the patients in the guided imagery and control groups. Moreover, the patients in the guided imagery group had significantly higher posttest comfort levels, compared to the patients in the NLP and control groups. CONCLUSION: The application of both NLP and guided imagery interventions resulted in reduced postoperative pain and increased postoperative comfort levels after open-heart surgery.

BiLex: A computational approach to the effects of age of acquisition and language exposure on bilingual lexical access.

Lexical access in bilinguals can be modulated by multiple factors in their individual language learning history. We developed the BiLex computational model to examine the effects of L2 age of acquisition, language use and exposure on lexical retrieval in bilingual speakers. Twenty-eight Spanish-English bilinguals and five monolinguals recruited to test and validate the model were evaluated in their picture naming skills in each language and filled out a language use questionnaire. We examined whether BiLex can (i) simulate their naming performance in each language while taking into account their L2 age of acquisition, use and exposure to each language, and (ii) predict naming performance in other participants not used in model training. Our findings showed that BiLex could accurately simulate naming performance in bilinguals, suggesting that differences in L2 age of acquisition, language use and exposure can account for individual differences in bilingual lexical access.

Automating the process of identifying the preferred representational system in Neuro Linguistic Programming using Natural Language Processing.

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a methodology used for recognition of human behavioral patterns and modification of the behavior. A significant part of this process is influenced by the theory of representational systems which equates to the five main senses. The preferred representational system of an individual can explain a large part of exhibited behaviors and characteristics. There are different methods to recognize the representational systems, one of which is to investigate the sensory-based words in the used language during the conversation. However, there are difficulties during this process since there is not a single reference method used for identification of representational systems and existing ones are subject to human interpretations. Some human errors like lack of experience, personal judgment, different levels of skill and personal mistakes may also affect the accuracy and reliability of the existing methods. This research aims to apply a new approach that is to automate the identification process in order to remove human errors, thereby increasing the accuracy and precision. Natural Language Processing has been used for automating this process, and an intelligent software has been developed to identify the preferred representational system with increased accuracy and reliability. This software has been tested and compared to human identification of representational systems. The results of the software are similar to a NLP practitioner, and the software responds more accurately than a human practitioner in various parts of the process. This novel methodology will assist the NLP practitioners to obtain an improved understanding of their clients' behavioral patterns and the associated cognitive and emotional processes.

Utilização de uma fórmula para verificar a satisfação do paciente, analisando a expectativa e associando programação neurolinguística, para potencializar os resultados / Use of a formula to assess patient satisfaction and expectations through neuro-linguistic programming

Introdução: Uma das maiores preocupações dos pacientes candidatos a uma cirurgia plástica é a de não se atingir os resultados esperados. A Programação Neurolinguística (PNL) oferece entendimentos da estrutura da linguagem para dar pistas sobre como as pessoas pensam e como esses padrões de pensamento, por sua vez, afetam o comportamento. O objetivo do presente trabalho é verificar a utilização de uma fórmula, com o uso da PNL, na satisfação e na determinação da expectativa do paciente e os resultados obtidos após a sua utilização. Métodos: Técnicas de PNL foram empregadas para melhorar a comunicação e equalizar a expectativa dos pacientes. Foram analisados a média de cirurgias realizadas e o índice de refazimento de cirurgias nos últimos cinco anos em comparação com os cinco anos anteriores, em que não se empregavam os métodos descritos neste artigo. Resultados: A média de crescimento nos cinco anos anteriores era de 5% ao ano e a média verificada após a introdução da metodologia apresentada aumentou para 10% ao ano e o índice de refazimento e complementações cirúrgicos reduziu de 20% para 10%, no mesmo período. Conclusões: O uso da PNL nos ajudou a entender a expectativa, de maneira mais consistente, nos períodos analisados, aumentando significativamente o número de pacientes operados e reduziu o índice de refazimento e de complementações de cirurgias em nossa experiência.

Introduction: A major concern of patients who are candidates for a plastic surgery is failure to achieve expected results. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) provides an understanding of the structure of language, clues about how people think, and how these patterns of thought affect behavior. The objective of this study was to validate the use of a formula based on NLP to assess patient satisfaction and expectations. Methods: NLP techniques were employed to improve communication and assess patient expectations. Using NLP, the average number of surgeries performed in the past 5 years and the reappraisal index were compared with those in the previous 5 years, in which the methods described in this article were not employed. Results: The average annual growth rate in the previous 5 years was 5% and the average rate verified after introduction of NLP methodology increased to 10%; the reappraisal and additional surgery index decreased from 20% to 10% in the same period. Conclusions: The use of NLP helped us to understand patient expectations in a more consistent manner for the periods analyzed, significantly increasing the number of operated patients and reducing the rate of reappraisal and additional surgeries.

Development and Evaluation of Group Counseling Program using Neurolinguistic Programming for Alcoholics / 정신간호학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a group counseling program using neurolinguistic programming (NLP) for individuals abusing alcohol. METHODS: In a quasi-experimental study, 48 participants were recruited from five alcohol medical centers. The NLP group counseling program was provided to the experimental group for 90 minute sessions twice a week for 5 weeks. Pre-post data were collected from November, 2014 to April, 2015. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and independent t-tests. RESULTS: Compared with the control group, participants in the experimental group showed significantly decreasing scores for depression (t=−2.19, p=.033) and alcohol craving (t=−3.59, p=.001). Participants in the experimental group also showed improved self-efficacy related to drinking refusal (t=3.05, p=.004). CONCLUSION: Study findings support using the NLP group counseling program with patients abusing alcohol as it is effective in improving depression, drinking refusal self-efficacy, and craving. Therefore, the NLP group counseling program is a useful nursing intervention to prevent relapse in alcoholics.

Development, prevention, and treatment of feeding tube dependency.

Enteral nutrition is effective in ensuring nutritional requirements and growth. However, when tube feeding lasts for a longer period, it can lead to tube dependency in the absence of medical reasons for continuation of tube feeding. Tube-dependent children are unable or refuse to start oral activities and they lack oral skills. Tube dependency has health-, psychosocial-, and economy-related consequences. Therefore, the transition to oral feeding is of great importance. However, this transition can be very difficult and needs a multidisciplinary approach. Most studies for treatment of tube dependency are based on behavioral interventions, such as family therapy, individual behavior therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and parental anxiety reduction. Furthermore, oral motor therapy and nutritional adjustments can be helpful in tube weaning. The use of medication has been described in the literature. Although mostly chosen as the last resort, hunger-inducing methods, such as the Graz-model and the Dutch clinical hunger provocation program, are also successful in weaning children off tube feeding. CONCLUSION: The transition from tube to oral feeding is important in tube-dependent children but can be difficult. We present an overview for the prevention and treatment of tube dependency. What is known: • Longer periods of tube feeding can lead to tube dependency. • Tube weaning can be very difficult. What is new: • Weaning as soon as possible and therefore referral to a multidisciplinary team are recommended. • An overview of treatment options for tube dependency is presented in this article.

Alteraciones del procesamiento preléxico en pacientes hispanohablantes con afasias sensoriales: evidencias neurolingüísticas / Prelexical processing alterations in hispanophone patients with sensitive aphasias: neurolinguistic evidences

La verificación empírica de modelos de conversión acústico-fonémica es una necesidad de la práctica de la neurolingüística en cualquier contexto para optimizar la explicación del patrón neurocognitivo de pacientes con alteraciones del procesamiento preléxico. Por tal razón, en esta investigación se caracterizan los procesos de conversión acústico-fonémica en pacientes hispanohablantes, con el objetivo de obtener y acumular evidencias empíricas que permitan verificar en esta población lingüística el modelo de procesamiento preléxico más aceptado actualmente. Para ello se realizó un estudio descriptivo-transversal, con la participación de 72 pacientes con afasia de comprensión pertenecientes a los Servicios de Logofoniatría de la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba, con edades de 20 a 65 años, y entre 60 y 180 días de recuperación del daño cerebral. Estos fueron sometidos al Test de discriminación fonológica, que es una adaptación local de la «Prueba de discriminación» del Test DIFO de Benedet y Cortés-del-Solar. Se obtuvo que las alteraciones del procesamiento de las características distintivas de los sonidos del habla se distinguen de las alteraciones de la integración perceptual de fonemas. En el primer caso, se registran fallos estables en la ejecución de tareas que implican el procesamiento de unos u otros rasgos distintivos de los sonidos consonánticos del habla, mientras se conserva el procesamiento de rasgos distintivos de los sonidos vocálicos, y viceversa. En el segundo caso, se observan fallos en el procesamiento, tanto de todos los rasgos distintivos de los sonidos consonánticos del habla, como de los rasgos distintivos de los sonidos vocálicos (AU)

The empirical verification of prelexical processing models is necessary for the neurolinguistic practices in any context for optimizing the explanations of neurocognitive model in aphasic patients with disorder in prelexical processing. For this reason, the present investigation shows the characterization of acoustic-phonemic conversion process in aphasic hispanophone patients. The study was executed with the purpose to accumulate and to obtain empirical evidences in this linguistic population, for the practical verification of the most accepted prelexical processing model. A descriptive-transversal study was conducted with the participation of 72 patients with sensitive aphasia, localized in the Phoniatry Services of Santiago de Cuba City, with ages between 20 and 65 years, and not more of 60 to 180 days of brain injury recovery period. The participants performed the Test de discriminación fonológica, that is a contextual adaptation of the task «Prueba de discriminación» of the Test DIFO of Benedet and Cortés-del-Solar. Results revealed that disorders in distinctive characteristics of speech sounds processing are different of phoneme perceptual integration disorders. In the first, affectation in the execution of tasks that implies the processing of some distinctive characteristics of consonant speech sounds was recorded, whereas the processing of other distinctive characteristics of vowel speech sounds are preserved. In the second affectation in the processing of all distinctive characteristics of speech sounds was observed (AU)

How Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) could Help to Improve Psychological Wellbeing within the Dental Profession.

This article is an exploration of some of the causes of stress within the dental profession and a discussion on how some of the models and philosophies of NLPt could help improve the levels of psychological wellbeing within the profession. Some of the fundamental concepts of NLPt are explored, with particular reference to their application in regard to stress. It is concluded that NLPt could provide a robust methodology for reducing psychological distress within the profession, by helping dentists to understand the concept of unuseful constructs, to improve behavioural choice and to discover the possibility of a more resourceful way of being. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dentists under stress do not perform well; judgement is impaired, motivation is reduced and poor decisions can be made which impact directly on patient care.

Teste de Fluência Verbal: uma revisão histórico-crítica do conceito de fluência / Verbal Fluency Test: a historical-critical review of fluency concept / Test de Fluidez Verbal:una revisión históricocrítica del concepto de fluência

O teste de fluência verbal (TFV) é um dos mais utilizados na área de neurolinguística e neuropsicologia, contudo, pouco se tem analisado o conceito de fluência que subjaz à sua elaboração. Desta forma, o objetivo desta retrospectiva é analisar histórica e criticamente o TFV, sua criação e modificações até os dias atuais, à luz dos pressupostos que norteiam a Neurolinguística Enunciativo-Discursiva. A análise aponta que o conceito de fluência parece sustentar-se mais pela perspectiva da produtividade linguística do que pela compreensão das vias que possibilitam tal produtividade. Observa-se, ainda, a ocorrência de uma mudança conceitual em que a fluência deixa de ser considerada como um fator de inteligência isolado para ser uma tarefa pela qual se mobilizam outras atividades cognitivas como memória, atenção, vocabulário, dentre outras. Nesse sentido, desloca-se a avaliação da fluência linguística para uma avaliação da fluência cognitiva por meio da produção verbal.

Verbal Fluency Test (VFT) is one of the most used tests in europsychology, although the concept of fluency that underlies the test has been rarely discussed. In this way, this study aims to present ahistorical-critical review of VFT, its genesis and modifications until now, in light of Discursive-Enunciation Neurolinguistic. The review points the concept of fluency in VFT shows to be more related to a verbalquantitative production perspective than to a linguistic process comprehension that allows this production. Also, there is a conceptual change of fluency concept in neuropsychology, so that fluency is no longer considered as an isolated intelligence factor, to be considered a task that mobilizes other cognitive activities such as memory, attention, vocabulary, among others. In this sense, VFT has not been focusingon linguistic fluency but on cognitive fluency through verbal production.

El test de fluencia verbal (TFV) es uno de los más utilizados en el área de neurolingüística y neurosicología, aunque poco se ha analizado el concepto de fluencia que subjace en su elaboración. De esta forma, el objetivo de esta retrospectiva es analizar histórica y críticamente el TFV, su creación y sus modificaciones hasta los días actuales, a la luz de los presupuestos que nortean la Neurolingüística Enunciativo-Discursiva. El análisis apunta que el concepto de fluencia parece sustentarse más por laperspectiva de la productividad linguística, de que por la comprensión de las vías que posibilitan tal productividad. Se observa aún, que hay un cambio conceptual en que la fluencia deja de ser considerada como un factor de inteligencia aislado, para ser una tarea por la cual se mobilizan otras actividades cognitivas como memoria, atención, vocabulario, entre otras. En ese sentido, dislocase la evaluación de la fluencia linguística para una evaluación de la fluencia cognitiva por medio de la producción verbal.

Evidence-based Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy: a meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Framework has enjoyed enormous popularity in the field of applied psychology. NLP has been used in business, education, law, medicine and psychotherapy to identify people's patterns and alter their responses to stimuli, so they are better able to regulate their environment and themselves. NLP looks at achieving goals, creating stable relationships, eliminating barriers such as fears and phobias, building self-confidence, and self-esteem, and achieving peak performance. Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) encompasses NLP as framework and set of interventions in the treatment of individuals with different psychological and/or social problems. We aimed systematically to analyse the available data regarding the effectiveness of Neuro Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: The present work is a meta-analysis of studies, observational or randomized controlled trials, for evaluating the efficacy of Neuro Linguistic Programming in individuals with different psychological and/or social problems. The databases searched to identify studies in English and German language: CENTRAL in the Cochrane Library; PubMed; ISI Web of Knowledge (include results also from Medline and the Web of Science); PsycINFO (including PsycARTICLES); Psyndex; Deutschsprachige Diplomarbeiten der Psychologie (database of theses in Psychology in German language), Social SciSearch; National library of health and two NLP-specific research databases: one from the NLP Community (http://www.nlp.de/cgi-bin/research/nlprdb.cgi?action=res_entries) and one from the NLP Group (http://www.nlpgrup.com/bilimselarastirmalar/bilimsel-arastirmalar-4.html#Zweig154). RESULTS: From a total number of 425 studies, 350 were removed and considered not relevant based on the title and abstract. Included, in the final analysis, are 12 studies with numbers of participants ranging between 12 and 115 subjects. The vast majority of studies were prospective observational. The actual paper represents the first meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness of NLP therapy for individuals with social/psychological problems. The overall meta-analysis found that the NLP therapy may add an overall standardized mean difference of 0.54 with a confidence interval of CI=[0.20; 0.88]. CONCLUSION: Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy as a psychotherapeutic modality grounded in theoretical frameworks, methodologies and interventions scientifically developed, including models developed by NLP, shows results that can hold its ground in comparison with other psychotherapeutic methods.

¿Pueden el coaching, la inteligencia emocional y la programación neurolingüística (PNL) aportar herramientas útiles para potenciar la autoeficacia en la deshabituación del tabaquismo? La visión de los profesionales / ¿Can coaching, emotional intelligence and neurolingustic programming (NLP) provide useful tools to strengthen self-efficacy in smoking cessation? The view of the professionals

Se trata de un estudio que describe la utilidad que da un grupo de profesionales de medicina y enfermería a la formación en coaching, inteligencia emocional y PNL (programación neurolingüística) como herramientas para potenciar la autoeficacia de los pacientes sometidos a tratamiento para su tabaquismo. Objetivos. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es conocer el perfil y opinión de los profesionales que muestran interés hacia ese tipo de formación. Material y métodos. Se ha diseñado un curso de formación acreditado con 10 horas ofertado en dos ediciones. Se ha recogido una muestra de 55 alumnos que han completado de manera anónima un cuestionario específicamente diseñado a este efecto. Resultados. El 71% de los alumnos pertenecen al grupo profesional de enfermería, en el 80% son mujeres y el rango de edad más numeroso está entre 41-50 años. Los conocimientos adquiridos sobre el concepto de autoeficacia han sido muy altos ya que 34 de los 55 participantes respondió correctamente el 100% del cuestionario y ninguno falló más de 3 preguntas sobre 10. El 100% señaló su acuerdo con puntuación ≥ 8 puntos sobre 10 que 'En la deshabituación del tabaquismo es importante entrenar al paciente para que mejoren sus recursos relacionados con la autoeficacia' y el 94% señaló su acuerdo con ≥ 8 puntos sobre 10 que 'El coaching puede ser una buena herramienta para el incremento de la autoeficacia en nuestros pacientes'. Conclusiones. La formación en torno al concepto de autoeficacia resulta bien valorada por los profesionales y es rentable en términos de aprovechamiento. El coaching, la inteligencia emocional y la PNL (programación neurolingüística) pueden resultar buenas herramientas para ello (AU)

This is a study that describes the utility provided by training in coaching, emotional intelligence and NLP (neurolinguistic programming) to medical and nursing professionals as tools to strengthen self-efficacy of the patients subjected to smoking cessation treatment. Objectives. The primary objective of this work is to know the profile and opinion of the professionals who demonstrate interest in this type of training. Material and methods. A training course accredited with 10 hours offered in two editions has been designed. A sample of 55 students who have completed anonymously a questionnaire specifically designed to this effect was collected. Results. A total of 71% of the students belong to the professional group of nursing, 80% being women whose most numerous age range goes from 41-50 years. The knowledge acquired on the concept of self-efficacy was very high since 34 of the 55 participants correctly responded to 100% of the questionnaire and none incorrectly answered more than 3 questions out of 10. One hundred percent indicated their agreement with the score ≥ 8 points out of 10 that 'In smoking cessation, it is important to train the patient to improve their resources related with self-efficacy' and 94% indicted their agreement with ≥ 8 points out of 10 that 'Coaching can be a good tool to increase the self-efficacy in our patients.' Conclusions. Training regarding the concept of self-efficacy is well-evaluated by the professionals and is profitable in terms of utilization. Coaching, emotional intelligence and NLP (neurolinguistic programming) may be good tools for it (AU)