Pub Date : 2023-04-19DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2302020
G. Litscher
This editorial briefly describes possible relationships and similarities between chess and acupuncture. Although the methods of chess and acupuncture could not be more different, possible joint effects on the brain can be hypothesized. However, the effectiveness of these joint effects has yet to be proven in scientific studies. Both chess and acupuncture can be used to improve physical and mental well-being. According to the author, the Yintang point could play a key role here.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-13DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2302019
Traci D. Jarrett, Ilana Haliwa, Jennifer M. Ludrosky, Ashley Mason, Gretchen Prather, Brittney Barlett, Amy Snodgrass, G. Dino
Teacher burnout is one of the primary drivers of turnover. Skills such as improved classroom management have been shown to mitigate teacher burnout. COVID-19 created classroom disruption and an unprecedented youth mental health crisis. This study examined the effectiveness of a school-based mindfulness training at improving classroom management self-efficacy and reducing teacher burnout during COVID-19. Elementary school personnel were invited to participate in two versions of Kidding Around Yoga training and to implement with their students. Pre- and post-tests were conducted at 4-6 months (n = 49) to measure individual items related to classroom management, teacher self-efficacy, perceptions of student engagement, and professional quality of life. There were significant differences at post for items related to teacher skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy, and perceptions of the student experience (specifically, student emotional regulation). There were no significant differences between baseline and post in any of the professional quality of life measures. Findings suggest that Kidding Around Yoga is promising as a universal intervention to improve teachers’ self-efficacy and skills, and their experience of the classroom. More information is needed to understand if the intervention would have long-term impact on teacher burnout and turnover.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-10DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2302018
Beth Levant, Emma Nguyen, Jennifer A. Villwock, Ann M. Manzardo
Impostorism is prevalent in medical students and negatively impacts wellness, contributing to stress and burnout. Perceived competence is noted as one attribute underlying impostorism. A curricular change that resulted in improved United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 scores and student self-perceptions of preparedness for clinical training was used as a natural experiment to assess the effects higher competence/preparedness, based on an objective indicator and self-perceptions, on impostorism, stress, and burnout during early clinical training. Third-year medical students in the last class of the old “Legacy” curriculum and the first class of the revised “ACE” curriculum completed a voluntary, anonymous survey that included the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the abbreviated Maslach Burnout Assessment. USLME Step 1 scores and data on students’ self-perception of their preparedness for clinics were collected as part of routine curricular monitoring. Both groups of students had highly similar entering demographics. Compared to Legacy students, ACE students had higher USMLE Step 1 scores (p < 0.001) and perceived themselves to be better prepared for clinical clerkships (p < 0.001). Stress scores were 15% lower in ACE students (p < 0.05). However, impostor scores were nearly identical between these groups and the proportions of students endorsing burnout were not different. This suggests that impostorism and burnout during the transition to clinical training are not attenuated by improved competence and are not directly related to stress.
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Pub Date : 2023-04-06DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2302017
Beren Crim Sabuncu, Wenyi Li, A. Ai
There has been a paucity in the literature on the protective effects of spiritual and social support as it pertains to trauma symptoms following a disaster. This secondary analysis investigated: a) the longitudinal analysis of the effect of perceived spiritual support (PSS; measured using PSSS-S2) on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS); and b) the effect of social support and Wave-1 PTSS results on Wave-2 PTSS among Hurricane-Katrina (H-K) volunteers. We hypothesized that, 1. The shortform PSSS-S2 would have an adequate one-dimensional structure in our H-K sample; 2. PSSS-S2 would be inversely related to Wave-2 PTSS, after controlling for Wave-1 PTSS and other disaster factors; and 3. Wave-2 perceived social support would be inversely related to Wave-2 PTSS. In 2005, researchers of universities the Deep South conducted a questionnaire survey on H-K volunteers, some of whom were also disaster victims (N = 542; age = 29.66 + 9.10, African American = 55%). The Wave-1 survey was delivered at three-months after H-K, the Wave-2 survey was delivered six-months after H-K. Robust Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to verify the single-item structure of PSSS-S2. Multiple regression analysis was employed using SPSS27. The Robust CFA results indicate good model fit. In our final regression model, Wave-1 PTSS (β = 0.527, p < 0.001) and other H-K stressors (β = 0.154, p < 0.035) were positively associated with Wave-2 PTSS. Being older, having experienced less PTSS in Wave-1, and perceiving higher rates of social support were negatively related with Wave-2 PTSS. The present study demonstrated the lasting nature of PTSS. The present study demonstrated the lasting nature of PTSS. The six-months follow-up is important because it was the time a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be established for volunteers. Our findings underscore the importance of social support and perceived spiritual support in fending off the negative role of disaster-induced stressors [1].
{"title":"Better to Not Be Alone: Relationships between Hurricane Related Trauma, Spiritual Support, and Social Support","authors":"Beren Crim Sabuncu, Wenyi Li, A. Ai","doi":"10.21926/obm.icm.2302017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2302017","url":null,"abstract":"There has been a paucity in the literature on the protective effects of spiritual and social support as it pertains to trauma symptoms following a disaster. This secondary analysis investigated: a) the longitudinal analysis of the effect of perceived spiritual support (PSS; measured using PSSS-S2) on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS); and b) the effect of social support and Wave-1 PTSS results on Wave-2 PTSS among Hurricane-Katrina (H-K) volunteers. We hypothesized that, 1. The shortform PSSS-S2 would have an adequate one-dimensional structure in our H-K sample; 2. PSSS-S2 would be inversely related to Wave-2 PTSS, after controlling for Wave-1 PTSS and other disaster factors; and 3. Wave-2 perceived social support would be inversely related to Wave-2 PTSS. In 2005, researchers of universities the Deep South conducted a questionnaire survey on H-K volunteers, some of whom were also disaster victims (N = 542; age = 29.66 + 9.10, African American = 55%). The Wave-1 survey was delivered at three-months after H-K, the Wave-2 survey was delivered six-months after H-K. Robust Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to verify the single-item structure of PSSS-S2. Multiple regression analysis was employed using SPSS27. The Robust CFA results indicate good model fit. In our final regression model, Wave-1 PTSS (β = 0.527, p < 0.001) and other H-K stressors (β = 0.154, p < 0.035) were positively associated with Wave-2 PTSS. Being older, having experienced less PTSS in Wave-1, and perceiving higher rates of social support were negatively related with Wave-2 PTSS. The present study demonstrated the lasting nature of PTSS. The present study demonstrated the lasting nature of PTSS. The six-months follow-up is important because it was the time a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be established for volunteers. Our findings underscore the importance of social support and perceived spiritual support in fending off the negative role of disaster-induced stressors [1].","PeriodicalId":74333,"journal":{"name":"OBM integrative and complimentary medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47845765","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 : 2023-03-17DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301016
L. Keith, Robert Erkstam
Lymphedema, a chronic incurable condition characterized by edema, inflammation, reactive fibrosis, adipose proliferation, and compromised immune function, affects over 250 million people worldwide [1]. Further, a comorbidity of obesity increases the risk of developing lymphedema and can result in irreversible damage to lymphatic function. Access to appropriate and timely lymphedema treatment, performance of proper self-management strategies, and implementation of healthy lifestyle practices are critical for optimal outcomes for those affected. It is vitally important that a healthy lifestyle program for patients diagnosed with lymphedema include strategies for addressing both lymphedema and weight management. In this paper, we describe the essential elements of a successful program for lymphedema and weight management: ketogenic nutrition, exercise, stress resilience, and sleep.
{"title":"Optimizing Lymphedema Outcomes through Lifestyle","authors":"L. Keith, Robert Erkstam","doi":"10.21926/obm.icm.2301016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2301016","url":null,"abstract":"Lymphedema, a chronic incurable condition characterized by edema, inflammation, reactive fibrosis, adipose proliferation, and compromised immune function, affects over 250 million people worldwide [1]. Further, a comorbidity of obesity increases the risk of developing lymphedema and can result in irreversible damage to lymphatic function. Access to appropriate and timely lymphedema treatment, performance of proper self-management strategies, and implementation of healthy lifestyle practices are critical for optimal outcomes for those affected. It is vitally important that a healthy lifestyle program for patients diagnosed with lymphedema include strategies for addressing both lymphedema and weight management. In this paper, we describe the essential elements of a successful program for lymphedema and weight management: ketogenic nutrition, exercise, stress resilience, and sleep.","PeriodicalId":74333,"journal":{"name":"OBM integrative and complimentary medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44274277","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 : 2023-02-17DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301015
A. Rose, Max Tupper, C. Irons
An individual’s wellbeing at work is now recognised as key, particularly for those in challenging environment’s such as health and social care. Focusing on the cultivation of (mindful) compassion has been shown to be an effective way of improving mental health. This service evaluation focused on a pilot drop-in group for council and NHS staff, informed by Compassionate Mind Training. It was facilitated during the COVID-19 pandemic, between April – August 2020. The group was evaluated by recording the number and characteristics of attendees and using a feedback survey focused on the acceptability of the group structure and content. Workload was a barrier to attendance. There were differences noted in terms of gender and area of employment of the attendees. The offer of a regular, short (30 minute) and virtual group during the working day seemed to facilitate participation. The group appeared acceptable as attendees indicated they improved their knowledge and understanding about group concepts and reported they had become more mindful and compassionate in everyday life. Participants appeared to value the range of meditations offered and group resources. The facilitators were struck by the sense of community that emerged. The group could be used in future research as a stand-alone programme to support staff wellbeing or perhaps as one part of a wider approach to support the development compassionate organisations.
{"title":"Employee Support During COVID-19 Using Compassionate Mind Training","authors":"A. Rose, Max Tupper, C. Irons","doi":"10.21926/obm.icm.2301015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2301015","url":null,"abstract":"An individual’s wellbeing at work is now recognised as key, particularly for those in challenging environment’s such as health and social care. Focusing on the cultivation of (mindful) compassion has been shown to be an effective way of improving mental health. This service evaluation focused on a pilot drop-in group for council and NHS staff, informed by Compassionate Mind Training. It was facilitated during the COVID-19 pandemic, between April – August 2020. The group was evaluated by recording the number and characteristics of attendees and using a feedback survey focused on the acceptability of the group structure and content. Workload was a barrier to attendance. There were differences noted in terms of gender and area of employment of the attendees. The offer of a regular, short (30 minute) and virtual group during the working day seemed to facilitate participation. The group appeared acceptable as attendees indicated they improved their knowledge and understanding about group concepts and reported they had become more mindful and compassionate in everyday life. Participants appeared to value the range of meditations offered and group resources. The facilitators were struck by the sense of community that emerged. The group could be used in future research as a stand-alone programme to support staff wellbeing or perhaps as one part of a wider approach to support the development compassionate organisations.","PeriodicalId":74333,"journal":{"name":"OBM integrative and complimentary medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48065097","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 : 2023-02-14DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301014
K. McHenry, M. Koster, Genevieve Ludwig, Yonggang Gao, J. Eichmeyer
This study aimed to examine and compare the extent of burnout among health science faculty at a higher education institution and their self-reported perception of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The design of the study was cross-sectional, descriptive survey research. An electronic questionnaire was developed to measure the constructs of burnout and well-being. Validated instruments used in the survey included the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and the World Health Organization-5 Well-being Index. The Qualtrics ® platform was used to distribute the survey to all full-time faculty within the College of Health Sciences. 45 respondents from nursing, community and environmental health, kinesiology, social work, respiratory care, allied health sciences, and radiologic sciences completed the survey. Significant differences were observed in the extent of burnout and perception of well-being between faculty members who had clinical teaching responsibilities within their faculty role compared to those who did not, p = 0.005, Partial Eta Squared = 0.318. Faculty with a 9-month contract appointment had significantly lower OLBI-Disengagement scores (p = 0.024) and OLBI-Full Burnout scores (p = 0.047) compared with those with another contract length. There was a significantly negative relationship between the extent of burnout and perception of well-being. In this sample of health science faculty, burnout, as characterized by increased exhaustion and disengagement, was moderately prevalent and associated with poorer well-being.
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Pub Date : 2023-02-08DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301013
K. Mcferran, Carmen Cheong-Clinch, Jennifer Bibb, T. Chin
Lockdowns were a central strategy for managing the outbreak of COVID-19, and Melbourne, Australia had some of the most extensive restrictions globally during 2021. As a result, university students were faced with isolated living and challenging learning experiences. This pilot study occurred during 2021, close to both university assignment due dates and end of semester examinations and some of the longest lockdowns. Seventy-one participants responded to recruitment materials describing using music playlists to manage anxiety and avoid negative thinking patterns during stressful times. They then participated in a 1-hour live, virtual workshop incorporating didactic teaching and practice activities. Pre and post measures of musical engagement, wellbeing and anxiety were used, with additional qualitative data collected at post regarding the workshop, application of ideas, and quantitative data measuring uses of music for emotion regulation. Analysis of quantitative data did not reveal significant findings, but convergent analysis suggested patterns linking degree of anxiety with changed uses of music for regulation for some individuals. Participants described more intentional and informed uses of music that were less repetitive and more targeted. This was particularly apparent when rumination appeared to be prominent. Based on the results, the intervention seems most helpful as a psycho-educational tool, but the 1-hour workshop did not result in measurable changes for highly anxious participants.
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Pub Date : 2023-02-06DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301012
Yossi Ehrenreich
This paper aims to introduce a relatively novel approach for Hypnosis to treat Depersonalization-derealization Disorder (DPRD). Depersonalization is conceptualized as a disrupted interoceptive process disorder. Based on this conceptualization, Hypnotic intervention is tailored to counter the flawed process. It is exemplified by a case of a young man suffering from depersonalization disorder who couldn't bear looking at himself in the mirror. The hypnotic intervention used in this case is then explained by predictive coding theory.
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Pub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301011
Robin Junker
Stress in teaching leads to many teachers suffering from burnout or leaving the profession. Therefore, it is important to identify specific correlates of teacher stress. The role of student age and social-emotional competence in teacher stress emergence is still unclear To further clarify this relationship, 284 teachers were surveyed using a questionnaire that measured teacher stress, student year grade, and student social-emotional competence. Results show a strong negative relationship between grade level and teacher stress and a positive relationship between variance in students’ social-emotional competence and teacher stress. Social-emotional competence did not mediate between student year grades and teacher stress. Directions for further research and practical implications for teacher education are discussed.
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