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Mindful walking in patients with chronic low back pain – A randomized controlled trial
Abstracts / European Journal of Integrative Medicine 7S (2015) 1–53
reported outcomes as positively perceived body sensations, increased well-being, positive emotions and symptomatic relief of medical complaints. Clients often described changes in their self-concepts and adapted life values. Explanations for perceived effects included connecting with transcendent sources, construction of meaning, as a result of the client-healer relationship, and as empowerment to make changes. Because the interviewed clients were recruited by the healers, a selection bias towards positive healing experiences is possible. Conclusion: We hypothesize that concepts of meaning construction, resource activation and the utilization of the clients’ expectations help to explain the data. Grounded in the emic perspective, we propose to use the following outcomes for further prospective studies: positive body sensations, changes of self-concepts and values, changes of medical symptoms and complaints. From the etic perspective, physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, sense of coherence, meaningfulness of life, empowerment, resource activation, change and symptom control should be further explored as potential outcomes. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.062 Resource-oriented Guided Imagery and Music with professional musicians Gro Trondalen Norwegian Academy of Music, Music Therapy, Slemdalsveien 11, Post Box 5190, Majorstua, Oslo, Norge 0302, Norway E-mail address: [email protected]. Introduction: The purpose of this research study was to explore resource-oriented Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (R-oGIM) as a creative health resource for professional musicians and music students. Methods: The research method was qualitative and explorative, inspired by an interpretive phenomenological procedure to analyze the data. The data incorporated transcripts from the musical journey, drawings, verbal conversations and semistructured interviews performed after the R-oGIM sessions were completed. The clinical theory was informed by an intersubjective perspective, as well as context-sensitive theory related to identity and health. Results: The results suggested that R-oGIM could be experienced as a creative health resource in different ways for professional musicians and music students. The outcome arose first from R-oGIM as strengthening of professional identity underpinned by the relationship with the primary instrument, the job, music listening and the musician herself as a person. Second, the result showed nurturing of personal and professional resources emerging from the themes self-awareness, self-agency, the process of moving along and integration. Conclusions: On this basis, a R-oGIM approach is suggested – individualized or in groups – in order to integrate and balance the physical/mental and existential dimensions of a musician’s
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life, while supporting excellence in teaching and performance and an enriched personal life. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.063 Mindful walking in patients with chronic low back pain – A randomized controlled trial Michael Teut, Claudia Strauss, Miriam Ortiz, Gabriele Rotter, Frauke Reese, Sylvia Binting, Juliane Tromzik, Stephanie Roll, Benno Brinkhaus ∗ Luisenstr. 57, Berlin, Germany E-mail address: [email protected] (B. Brinkhaus). Introduction: The aim of this randomized, controlled study was to investigate the effectiveness of a mindful walking program (MWP) in chronic low back pain (LBP). Methods: Chronic LBP patients with pain intensity of ≥40 mm (Visual Analog Scale VAS 0–100 mm) were randomized to eight 60 min MWP in 8 weeks or to no study intervention (control group). Main outcome parameter was the VAS pain scale (0–100) after 8 weeks. Secondary outcome parameter included the back function scale FFbHR (0–24, higher values indicate better function) and the Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS, 0–56, lower scores indicate a lower stress level). Results: 55 participants were randomized, 29 (24 female, 52.5 ± 8.6 years) to the MWP and 26 (22 female, 54.8 ± 7.5 years) to the control group. Adjusted VAS difference between the intervention groups after 8 weeks was −9.6 [95% CI: −22.3;3.1] (mean 35.8 [26.9;44.8] in the intervention group and 45.4 [36.3;54.5] in the control group, p = 0.204). The FFbHR difference after 8 weeks was 2.2 [95% CI: −4.2;8.6] (n = 48, mean 75.1 [70.6;79.7] in the intervention group and 72.9 [68.4;77.5] in the control group, p = 0.493). Finally, the group difference for CPSS after 8 weeks was −1.6 [95% CI: −4.8;1.6] (n = 47, mean 29.0 [26.7;31.2] in the intervention group and 30.5 [28.3;32.8] in the control group, p = 0.326). Conclusions: Chronic LBP patients showed reduced pain, stress and a better back function after MWP. However group differences were not significantly different. Future studies should include a greater patient population and a long-term follow-up. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.064 Herbal treatment of the respiratory tract infections in paediatrics Gianfranco Trapani ∗ , Domenico Careddu, Luisella Zanino Società di Medicina Bioterapica, SMB Italia, Italy E-mail address: [email protected] (G. Trapani). Introduction: The ethanolic extract obtained from the roots of the plant Pelargonium sydoides (EPs7630), an herbal drug widespread in Europe and in many other countries around the
reported outcomes as positively perceived body sensations, increased well-being, positive emotions and symptomatic relief of medical complaints. Clients often described changes in their self-concepts and adapted life values. Explanations for perceived effects included connecting with transcendent sources, construction of meaning, as a result of the client-healer relationship, and as empowerment to make changes. Because the interviewed clients were recruited by the healers, a selection bias towards positive healing experiences is possible. Conclusion: We hypothesize that concepts of meaning construction, resource activation and the utilization of the clients’ expectations help to explain the data. Grounded in the emic perspective, we propose to use the following outcomes for further prospective studies: positive body sensations, changes of self-concepts and values, changes of medical symptoms and complaints. From the etic perspective, physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, sense of coherence, meaningfulness of life, empowerment, resource activation, change and symptom control should be further explored as potential outcomes. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.062 Resource-oriented Guided Imagery and Music with professional musicians Gro Trondalen Norwegian Academy of Music, Music Therapy, Slemdalsveien 11, Post Box 5190, Majorstua, Oslo, Norge 0302, Norway E-mail address: [email protected]. Introduction: The purpose of this research study was to explore resource-oriented Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (R-oGIM) as a creative health resource for professional musicians and music students. Methods: The research method was qualitative and explorative, inspired by an interpretive phenomenological procedure to analyze the data. The data incorporated transcripts from the musical journey, drawings, verbal conversations and semistructured interviews performed after the R-oGIM sessions were completed. The clinical theory was informed by an intersubjective perspective, as well as context-sensitive theory related to identity and health. Results: The results suggested that R-oGIM could be experienced as a creative health resource in different ways for professional musicians and music students. The outcome arose first from R-oGIM as strengthening of professional identity underpinned by the relationship with the primary instrument, the job, music listening and the musician herself as a person. Second, the result showed nurturing of personal and professional resources emerging from the themes self-awareness, self-agency, the process of moving along and integration. Conclusions: On this basis, a R-oGIM approach is suggested – individualized or in groups – in order to integrate and balance the physical/mental and existential dimensions of a musician’s
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life, while supporting excellence in teaching and performance and an enriched personal life. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.063 Mindful walking in patients with chronic low back pain – A randomized controlled trial Michael Teut, Claudia Strauss, Miriam Ortiz, Gabriele Rotter, Frauke Reese, Sylvia Binting, Juliane Tromzik, Stephanie Roll, Benno Brinkhaus ∗ Luisenstr. 57, Berlin, Germany E-mail address: [email protected] (B. Brinkhaus). Introduction: The aim of this randomized, controlled study was to investigate the effectiveness of a mindful walking program (MWP) in chronic low back pain (LBP). Methods: Chronic LBP patients with pain intensity of ≥40 mm (Visual Analog Scale VAS 0–100 mm) were randomized to eight 60 min MWP in 8 weeks or to no study intervention (control group). Main outcome parameter was the VAS pain scale (0–100) after 8 weeks. Secondary outcome parameter included the back function scale FFbHR (0–24, higher values indicate better function) and the Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (CPSS, 0–56, lower scores indicate a lower stress level). Results: 55 participants were randomized, 29 (24 female, 52.5 ± 8.6 years) to the MWP and 26 (22 female, 54.8 ± 7.5 years) to the control group. Adjusted VAS difference between the intervention groups after 8 weeks was −9.6 [95% CI: −22.3;3.1] (mean 35.8 [26.9;44.8] in the intervention group and 45.4 [36.3;54.5] in the control group, p = 0.204). The FFbHR difference after 8 weeks was 2.2 [95% CI: −4.2;8.6] (n = 48, mean 75.1 [70.6;79.7] in the intervention group and 72.9 [68.4;77.5] in the control group, p = 0.493). Finally, the group difference for CPSS after 8 weeks was −1.6 [95% CI: −4.8;1.6] (n = 47, mean 29.0 [26.7;31.2] in the intervention group and 30.5 [28.3;32.8] in the control group, p = 0.326). Conclusions: Chronic LBP patients showed reduced pain, stress and a better back function after MWP. However group differences were not significantly different. Future studies should include a greater patient population and a long-term follow-up. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.064 Herbal treatment of the respiratory tract infections in paediatrics Gianfranco Trapani ∗ , Domenico Careddu, Luisella Zanino Società di Medicina Bioterapica, SMB Italia, Italy E-mail address: [email protected] (G. Trapani). Introduction: The ethanolic extract obtained from the roots of the plant Pelargonium sydoides (EPs7630), an herbal drug widespread in Europe and in many other countries around the