ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2015
Experiences of healing therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Potential factors that influence usage of complementary and alternative medicine worldwide: a systematic review.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020Pooled it
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- Whole-body photobiomodulation therapy for chronic pain: a protocol for a feasibility trial.BMJ open · 2022Article
- Qualitative research to explore the symptoms and impacts experienced by children with ulcerative colitis.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2020Article
- Therapeutic Sensations: A New Unifying Concept.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2020Review
- A qualitative study exploring the health-related quality of life and symptomatic experiences of adults and adolescents with ulcerative colitis.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2019Article
- Erratum to: Experiences of healing therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2015Article
- Perception of Subtle Energy "Global advances in integrative medicine and healthReview
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- Erratum issuedErratum to: Experiences of healing therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.2015 · Edwards, Sandy [added]
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Abstract
backgroundThe use and value of different complementary therapies requires investigation. In particular, qualitative research is required to understand the perceptions and experiences of patients who undergo healing therapy as one type of complementary therapy. The aim of this research is to consider patients perceptions and experiences following a course of healing therapy.
methodsTwenty two patients took part in this study. This included 13 patients with irritable bowel disease (3 male, 10 female, 47.6 ± 15.0 years), 6 patients with ulcerative colitis (3 male, 3 female, 48.5 ± 25.6 years) and 3 female patients with Crohn's Disease (45.0 ± 5.2 years). Each patient undertook a single semi-structured interview following a course of healing therapy. The data was analysed using a thematic analysis.
resultsThree broad themes were identified from patient interviews (1) The understanding and expectation of healing (2) Experiences and reflection on healing (3) Impact and outcome of healing. The details of each theme are explored within the text, often revealing a unique experience of healing therapy.
conclusionPatients were open towards the benefits that could be attained by healing, although most patients were not sure what healing would entail. Some patients expected to be relaxed by the sessions. However, the most consistent reports were that patients experienced a relaxing sensation that was generated within the session and lasted for a time period after the sessions. In addition to this the healing appeared to be associated with patients feeling more tolerant of their symptoms. Patients valued the therapist and their input into the healing process. It should be noted however, that this report cannot consider the efficacy of the treatment. Further details and experiences are considered within the article, including one negative experience.
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