Pub Date : 2010-12-14DOI: 10.1177/1533210110386776
Cheryl L Woods-Giscombé, Angela R Black
In the current article, the authors examine the potential role of mind-body interventions for preventing or reducing health disparities in a specific group-African American women. The authors first discuss how health disparities affect this group, including empirical evidence regarding the influence of biopsychosocial processes (e.g., psychological stress and social context) on disparate health outcomes. They also detail how African American women's unique stress experiences as a result of distinct sociohistorical and cultural experiences related to race and gender potentially widen exposure to stressors and influence stress responses and coping behaviors. Using two independent, but related, frameworks (Superwoman Schema [SWS] and the Strong Black Woman Script [SBW-S]), they discuss how, for African American women, stress is affected by "strength" (vis-à-vis resilience, fortitude, and self-sufficiency) and the emergent health-compromising behaviors related to strength (e.g., emotional suppression, extraordinary caregiving, and self-care postponement). The authors then describe the potential utility of three mind-body interventions-mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), loving-kindness meditation (LKM), and NTU psychotherapy-for specifically targeting the stress-, strength-, and contextually related factors that are thought to influence disparate outcomes for African American women. Self-awareness, self-care, inter- and intrapersonal restorative healing and a redefinition of inner strength may manifest through developing a mindfulness practice to decrease stress-related responses; using LKM to cultivate compassion and forgiveness for self and others; and the balance of independence and interdependence as a grounding NTU principle for redefining strength. The authors conclude with a discussion of potential benefits for integrating key aspects of the interventions with recommendations for future research.
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Pub Date : 2010-10-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110390024
B. G. Edwards, J. Palmer
Aims: African American (AA) subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus were studied to determine effects of Massage Therapy/Acupressure (MTA) on vital signs (VS): blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), blood flow (BF), skin temperature (TEMP), O2 saturation (O2); well-being (WB); glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c), cortisol, and insulin. Method: Eleven AA ages 45 to 72, (8 female/3 males) were subjects. VS were obtained before and after each of 20, 60-minute MTA sessions. BF was measured with a Pulsed Doppler and decibel meter. Blood collections (n = 9) and Well-Being-22 Questionnaires [(WBQ-22) n = 11] were completed at baseline and following the 20th massage. MTA involved acupressure on spine-T-8/T-9, Urinary Bladder-UB17/UB23/U2, Stomach-ST2, Kidney-K5, Renal-R3; and Effleurage-gliding/stroking, Petrissage-kneading, Tapotement-cupping/hacking/pinching of extremities, and back/torso and Vibration Friction-neck. Hand pressure provided massage to the pancreas. VS were analyzed with General Estimation Equations, and Wilcoxon Sign Tests evaluated WBQ-22/blood work. Results: Pre/Post MTA BF increased with sessions (p = .001). Immediately following a MTA session, BP (systolic) increased while HR and TEMP decreased. Over-time MTA therapy led to significant increases in HR and BF, while TEMP decreased. No significant changes in cortisol, A1c, or insulin were noted. WBQ-22 parameters improved insignificantly; +Energy, +Positive WB, and +Total WB. Anxiety/Depression decrease. 19.5%/13.8%, respectively. Conclusions: Immediate effects of MTA were increased BP (systolic) and lower HR and TEMP. Long-term effects were higher resting HR and increased BF, while TEMP significantly decreased. MTA was feasible, well received and could have potential health benefits. Randomized controlled studies are needed to thoroughly explore this therapy as a useful adjunct to conventional allopathic care.
{"title":"Effects of Massage Therapy on African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study","authors":"B. G. Edwards, J. Palmer","doi":"10.1177/1533210110390024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1533210110390024","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: African American (AA) subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus were studied to determine effects of Massage Therapy/Acupressure (MTA) on vital signs (VS): blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), blood flow (BF), skin temperature (TEMP), O2 saturation (O2); well-being (WB); glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c), cortisol, and insulin. Method: Eleven AA ages 45 to 72, (8 female/3 males) were subjects. VS were obtained before and after each of 20, 60-minute MTA sessions. BF was measured with a Pulsed Doppler and decibel meter. Blood collections (n = 9) and Well-Being-22 Questionnaires [(WBQ-22) n = 11] were completed at baseline and following the 20th massage. MTA involved acupressure on spine-T-8/T-9, Urinary Bladder-UB17/UB23/U2, Stomach-ST2, Kidney-K5, Renal-R3; and Effleurage-gliding/stroking, Petrissage-kneading, Tapotement-cupping/hacking/pinching of extremities, and back/torso and Vibration Friction-neck. Hand pressure provided massage to the pancreas. VS were analyzed with General Estimation Equations, and Wilcoxon Sign Tests evaluated WBQ-22/blood work. Results: Pre/Post MTA BF increased with sessions (p = .001). Immediately following a MTA session, BP (systolic) increased while HR and TEMP decreased. Over-time MTA therapy led to significant increases in HR and BF, while TEMP decreased. No significant changes in cortisol, A1c, or insulin were noted. WBQ-22 parameters improved insignificantly; +Energy, +Positive WB, and +Total WB. Anxiety/Depression decrease. 19.5%/13.8%, respectively. Conclusions: Immediate effects of MTA were increased BP (systolic) and lower HR and TEMP. Long-term effects were higher resting HR and increased BF, while TEMP significantly decreased. MTA was feasible, well received and could have potential health benefits. Randomized controlled studies are needed to thoroughly explore this therapy as a useful adjunct to conventional allopathic care.","PeriodicalId":10611,"journal":{"name":"Complementary Health Practice Review","volume":"77 1","pages":"149 - 155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90767216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2010-10-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110391077
M. Torri
The vast majority of the medicinal plants in Chile have been studied from a pharmacological point of view. These studies, although giving important insights into the understanding of the Mapuche’s traditional medicine in terms of the therapeutical value of the plants, fail, however, to portray the numerous sociocultural and symbolic aspects of this form of medicine. This article aims to overcome this shortcoming by analyzing the sociocultural and religious values of medicinal plants among the Mapuche’s rural communities in Araucanía, Chile, as well as their role in traditional medicine. The methods utilized combined participant observation with individual interviews with local shamans (machi) and villagers. Data from free-list interviews and conversations with research participants were used to develop a series of semi-structured interview questions on knowledge of herbal medicines and plants. Data show that the therapeutic efficacy of Mapuche medicine is not only based on ‘‘active agents’’ but is also related to the symbolic and religious meaning attributed to the treatments by healers and patients. The article concludes that in order to fully understand the therapeutic efficacy of the plants, it is thus necessary to comprehend the sociocultural context in which they are used.
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Pub Date : 2010-10-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110387405
Purvi Mehta, M. Sharma
Clinical depression is a common illness, with prevalence of current depressive symptoms in the general population of nearly 10% and lifetime diagnosis almost 16%. Yoga offers an attractive option for complementary therapy of depression. The purpose of this study was to examine research regarding the benefits of yoga for depression, to learn to what extent yoga is beneficial as a complementary therapy for this condition. The method used in this study was a systematic qualitative review of interventions obtained from MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ERIC databases. A total of 18 studies met the criteria. Some of the designs utilized by the interventions were pretest posttest, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trials. It was found that majority of the interventions (17) were able to significantly reduce depressive symptoms in the patients under study. However, several methodological limitations were identified in the conduct of the intervention trials, which future interventions must consider.
{"title":"Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Clinical Depression","authors":"Purvi Mehta, M. Sharma","doi":"10.1177/1533210110387405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1533210110387405","url":null,"abstract":"Clinical depression is a common illness, with prevalence of current depressive symptoms in the general population of nearly 10% and lifetime diagnosis almost 16%. Yoga offers an attractive option for complementary therapy of depression. The purpose of this study was to examine research regarding the benefits of yoga for depression, to learn to what extent yoga is beneficial as a complementary therapy for this condition. The method used in this study was a systematic qualitative review of interventions obtained from MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ERIC databases. A total of 18 studies met the criteria. Some of the designs utilized by the interventions were pretest posttest, quasi-experimental and randomized controlled trials. It was found that majority of the interventions (17) were able to significantly reduce depressive symptoms in the patients under study. However, several methodological limitations were identified in the conduct of the intervention trials, which future interventions must consider.","PeriodicalId":10611,"journal":{"name":"Complementary Health Practice Review","volume":"29 1","pages":"156 - 170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89942430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2010-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110383903
G. Batson
Although preliminary evidence supports the psychophysical benefits of dance for adults with Parkinson disease, guidelines for community-based dance programs await further scrutiny for safety and efficacy. This pilot study was designed to assess the feasibility of an intensive trial of group-delivered modern dance for 11 adults with early-to-middle stage Parkinson’s. The Timed ‘‘Up and Go’’ test and the Fullerton Advanced Balance scale were administered to assess balance safety and re-administered at closure along with a self-reported feedback questionnaire. Video recordings were analyzed for qualitative behavioral change. Pre/posttest comparisons from the Timed ‘‘Up and Go’’ test were not significant, while those from the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale were significant at the .05 level for the group as a whole (p = .01) with an average score change of +3.1 points. Although qualitative results generally concurred with the social benefits associated with an enjoyable form of expressive exercise, important indicators surfaced bearing on future research and community program designs. These include need for more rigorous stratification of participants and adapting dance class structure to address specific group needs to promote motor learning for sustained functional gains.
虽然初步证据支持舞蹈对患有帕金森病的成年人的心理生理益处，但社区舞蹈项目的指导方针尚待进一步审查其安全性和有效性。这项初步研究的目的是评估对11名早期到中期帕金森氏症成年人进行集训现代舞的可行性。使用定时“起跑”测试和Fullerton高级平衡量表来评估平衡安全性，并在关闭时重新进行自我报告反馈问卷。对录像进行定性行为改变分析。Timed“Up and Go”测试的测试前后比较不显著，而Fullerton高级平衡量表的测试前后比较在0.05水平上显著(p = 0.01)，平均得分变化为+3.1分。尽管定性结果普遍与令人愉快的表达练习形式相关的社会效益相一致，但重要的指标浮出水面，与未来的研究和社区项目设计有关。其中包括需要更严格的参与者分层和调整舞蹈课程结构以满足特定群体的需求，以促进运动学习以获得持续的功能增益。
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Pub Date : 2010-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110388113
Kelly King
Over half of the patients diagnosed with cancer suffer from pain. Often, analgesic medications do not completely relieve the pain and alternative measures are sought out for relief. Mind—body techniques such as guided imagery (GI) have been thought to be helpful and used as an adjuvant to pain relief. This article evaluates and summarizes studies performed from 2001 to 2008, which investigated the use of GI for relief of cancer pain. Electronic databases were searched with the keywords cancer pain, visualization, and guided imagery, for any studies utilizing GI with an outcome measure of pain. Five studies included pain as either a primary or a secondary outcome measure. In three of those, pain intensity and pain-related distress decreased in the GI intervention versus control. There is inconsistency in the methodological qualities of these trials and further research is necessary to provide better evidence for the use of GI in cancer pain.
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Pub Date : 2010-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110387815
D. Black
Mindfulness is quickly becoming recognized as an important theoretical construct in health promotion and disease prevention research. Greeson (2009) recently evaluated the basic and clinical research on mindfulness, and the accumulated evidence from this review of the literature suggested that the cultivation of mindfulness has beneficial effects on mental, emotional, and behavioral health and well-being. The notion that mindfulness has a positive influence on health has also been supported by evidence suggesting that mindfulness-based interventions have protective influences on some physiological, psychosocial, and behavioral domains of health among both clinical and nonclinical samples comprising youth (Black, Milam, & Sussman, 2009) and adults (Brown, Ryan, & Creswell, 2007; Grossman, Niemann, Schmidt, & Walach, 2004). These empirical findings lend evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on certain health outcomes; however, relatively little is known regarding the mechanisms whereby mindfulness produces change in health behavior outcomes. In this respect, little attention has been directed toward testable theoretical models underlying mindfulness and its influence on health behavior, even though some recent attention has been directed toward the integration of mindfulness and theories of mental health (Grossman et al., 2004). Thus, integrating mindfulness within existing theories of health behavior is one important next step in mindfulness research, considering the widespread application of mindfulness-based interventions in community, school, and clinic settings. To date, one known study examined mindfulness within the context of a formalized theory of health behavior (Chatzisarantis & Hagger, 2007). This prospective study found that mindfulness moderated the intention–behavior relationship within the Theory of Planned Behavior among a college student sample. According to this study, those respondents higher in trait mindfulness, as measured with the Mindful Attention Awareness scale (MAAS), were more likely to enact their behavioral intentions than less mindful respondents. The implications of this study are important, considering that strengthening the intention–behavior link is a key strategy in health promotion programming. Thus, future studies are needed to develop and rigorously test hypotheses that represent theoretical models which elucidate how mindfulness
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Pub Date : 2010-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110387019
P. Posadzki
This article presents an in-depth, qualitative study, analyzing responses to focus-group interviews regarding individuals’ self-reported experiences and attitudes during Qi Gong practice. Semistructured interviews were conducted with three Qi Gong groups in order to collect research data. These data were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content and thematic analysis across and within groups. The analysis indicates extraordinary experiences of Qi Gong practitioners on various levels of bio-psycho-spiritual/energetic functioning. The results indicate how Qi Gong influences the complexity and multidimensionality of individuals’ health. In the discussion, the author compares and contrasts his results with other recently performed research.
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Pub Date : 2010-04-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110387687
L. Young, M. Baime
Objectives: Mindfulness training may help seniors successfully manage the physical and psychological challenges of aging in a manner that reduces distress and promotes vitality. The purpose of this retrospective analysis is to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training on mood states in older adults. Methods: The authors identified 141 older adults (>60 years) who completed MBSR training. All participants completed the Profile of Mood States-Short Form (POMS-SF) at baseline and following 8 weeks of MBSR. Using paired t tests, the authors evaluated changes in mood following training in MBSR. In a subset analysis, the authors further examined the impact of MBSR training in individuals with the highest scores on depression and anxiety. Primary reasons cited for MBSR enrollment are also reported. Results: Overall emotional distress and all sub-scale mood measurements improved significantly following MBSR training. MBSR training resulted in >50% reduction in the number of older people reporting clinically significant depression and anxiety. Most enrolled in MBSR training to improve stress management skills. Discussion: MBSR training is a promising, group-based intervention for decreasing psychological distress in older adults. Larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm study findings.
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Pub Date : 2010-01-01DOI: 10.1177/1533210110379938
Maria Costanza Torri
The presence of traditional medicine (TM) and medical practitioners in remote areas of the world is well documented by anthropological studies. However, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing health and traditional health systems are usually analyzed separately, ignoring the interlinkages existing among them and the resulting synergies, as well as the impact these will have on multiple aspects of local communities. This article presents an innovative and integrated approach to the promotion of a traditional health knowledge system through a community-based entrepreneurship initiative, the Gram Mooligai Company Limited (GMCL), operating in Tamil Nadu (India). The field study took place in Tamil Nadu over a period of 4 months. The data were collected through individual and group interviews and were complemented by participant observations. The research highlights the existence of a strong relationship between commercial initiatives centered on ethnomedicine, enhancement of local livelihoods, gender empowerment, and conservation and enhancement of traditional knowledge through community capacity building. The article points out the importance of promoting and sustaining community initiatives such as GMCL with appropriate policies and affirms the necessity of reinforcing the links among culture, conservation, and socioeconomic development of local communities, particularly among the most vulnerable sectors of society.
人类学研究充分记录了世界偏远地区传统医学和医疗从业者的存在。然而，影响健康和传统卫生系统的社会、文化和环境因素通常被单独分析，忽略了它们之间存在的相互联系和由此产生的协同作用，以及它们将对当地社区的多个方面产生的影响。本文提出了一种创新和综合的方法，通过在泰米尔纳德邦(印度)运营的以社区为基础的创业计划——Gram Mooligai Company Limited (GMCL)——来促进传统卫生知识系统。实地研究在泰米尔纳德邦进行，为期4个月。数据是通过个人和小组访谈收集的，并辅以参与者的观察。该研究强调了以民族医学为中心的商业举措、改善当地生计、赋予性别权力以及通过社区能力建设保护和增强传统知识之间存在着密切的关系。文章指出了用适当的政策促进和维持GMCL等社区倡议的重要性，并肯定了加强文化、保护和当地社区社会经济发展之间联系的必要性，特别是在社会最脆弱的群体中。
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