Experiences from group basic body awareness therapy by patients suffering from fibromyalgia: A qualitative study

Bravo, Cristina; Skjærven, Liv Helvik; Sein-Echaluce, Luisa Guitard; Catalán-Matamoros, Daniel

doi:10.1080/09593985.2018.1517286

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“…As a consequence of experiencing the world through the body, a rapid physical change, as being subjected to trauma and critical care, could change the perceived world (Cypress, 2011;Gjengedal, 1994). As physiotherapists and other caregivers in the ICU, we need to integrate this understanding into theory and practice (Bravo, Skjaerven, Sein-Echaluce, and Catalan-Matamaros, 2018), and thus need to consider the impact of EM on the mind, as well as, the body and the interaction with the patient.…”

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From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study

Söderberg

Karlsson

Ahlberg

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

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Introduction: Early mobilization (EM) in intensive care is frequently used to prevent physical and psychological complications, with promising results. However, the patient´s perception of EM has been sparsely investigated. Purpose: To investigate the experience of EM in patients treated in intensive care. Method: Nineteen former patients who had been treated in intensive care were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative, inductive content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in three categories; 1) Facing the impossible-a too demanding situation; 2) Struggling successfully on the way back; and 3) Need of having dedicated supporters. Conclusion: A considerable variety of experiences of EM were described in this study, both negative and positive. Prominent features were that pleasant emotions and great physical effort occurred simultaneously and that interaction and cooperation with the caregivers was paramount. To regain independence was another prominent feature, with EM considered to be of great importance in the recovery process. Moving to an upright position and ambulating appears to be beneficial to both body and mind. EM should therefore be among the first priorities in intensive care. EM should be practiced with respect and support, while encouraging and challenging the patient to strive for independence.

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From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study

Söderberg

Karlsson

Ahlberg

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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

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“…They also experienced increased balance, coordination, and endurance, as well as mental capacities related to feelings of calmness, relaxation, or heaviness. 29 This suggests that engaging in this practice for a short period, as Cristina Bravo found in her study of BBAT with students, 16 enables individuals to connect with their own bodies. However, achieving a complete learning process for quality movement requires many more interventions over time because it is necessary to establish the ability to perform conscious movements voluntarily.…”

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“…Today, BBAT has a wealth of scientific research supporting its effectiveness in various disorders and health conditions in European countries. 13,[16][17][18][19][20] In recent years, significant efforts have been made to expand its reach to other continents and countries worldwide, especially in Latin America, where there has been a recurring need for comprehensive methodologies that address the human being from a bodily perspective and serve as a useful tool in processes that, in many cases, have not made significant progress with other conventional treatments. 21…”

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Background and purpose: Endometriosis is one of the main causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) in women. While conventional tools exist to address the disease, there is evidence of the need for psychotherapeutic and interdisciplinary approaches that comprehensively treat and support patients, considering that their symptoms vary widely and affect not only physical but also mental health. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) in women with chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis, aiming to provide them with a comprehensive approach to their symptoms based on body awareness, breathing, and balance. Materials and methods:A descriptive study, a case series type, was conducted involving 8 women diagnosed with endometriosis with a duration ranging from 4 to 10 years and pelvic pain symptoms ranging from 2 to 5 years. The intervention consisted of twelve physiotherapy sessions based on Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT), with a frequency of two sessions per week and a duration of two hours each. Results:The obtained data included both qualitative and quantitative information, among which it stands out that the patients decreased their average score on the Body Awareness Scale -Interview (BAS-I) by 70.69%. Additionally, all movements assessed with the Body Awareness Rating Scale -Movement Quality and Experiences (BARS-MQE) showed improvements ranging from 6.0% to 13.21%. This demonstrates an increase in body and movement awareness, particularly in the ability to identify and differentiate the location and type of pain, enhancements in physical capacity, reduction in feelings of fear, guilt, and anger, and symptom control related to depression and anxiety. Conclusion:BBAT is a useful and safe tool that can be beneficial for patients with endometriosis and CPP. It is crucial that the methodology be adapted to the specific needs of the population and culture, and that treatments be longer in terms of time and cycles to achieve lasting gains.

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“…Basic BAT exercises represent a sum of daily movements. Movements are made simple, small, soft, rhythmic and can be adapted to daily movements (Liv H. Skjaerven et al, 2018). When doing the movements, it is important for the individual to pay attention to both "what they do" and "what they experience during the movements".…”

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The impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on balance confidence and health-related quality of life in hunger strike victims with Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome: pilot study

Yuce

Bahrilli

2020

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Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine the short and long-term results of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (Basic BAT) on balance confidence and health-related quality of life in the people with Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) who survived hunger strike. Methods: A single case experimental design was used in the study. Basic BAT was applied to 4 people as a group therapy once a week for 12 weeks. Balance confidence was assessed with the Activities-specific Balance Con- fidence (ABC) Scale and health status was assessed with Health-related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36 Short Form). Assess- ments were done before treatment, after treatment, at 3-month and 6-month follow-up. Results: 4 patients achieved clinically signifi- cant improvements on balance. All patients achieved significant change in physical functioning and role physical subcategories of SF-36. Visual analysis showed that the improvement in the patients continued after the treatment during the follow-up period. Conclusion: Basic BAT is effective as a physi- otherapy method in the treatment of cerebellar problems, balance disorders and gait incoordination seen in WKS. The Basic BAT method may provide a new perspective for the rehabilitation of survivors of hunger strikes with WKS.

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Experiences from group basic body awareness therapy by patients suffering from fibromyalgia: A qualitative study

Cited by 11 publications

References 42 publications

From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study

From fear to fight: Patients experiences of early mobilization in intensive care. A qualitative interview study

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The impact of Basic Body Awareness Therapy on balance confidence and health-related quality of life in hunger strike victims with Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome: pilot study

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