1
|
Liu C, Chen X, Wu S. The effect of massage therapy on pain after surgery: A comprehensive meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med 2022; 71:102892. [PMID: 36309174 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Findings on the usefulness of massage therapy (MT) in postoperative pain management are often inconsistent among studies. OBJECTIVES This study's aim is to conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) to clarify the effects of massage therapy in the treatment of postoperative pain. METHODS Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched for RCTs published from database inception through January 26, 2021. The primary outcome was pain relief. The quality of RCTs was appraised with the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. The random-effect model was used to calculate the effect sizes and standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95 % confidential intervals (CIs) as a summary effect. The heterogeneity test was conducted through I2. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were used to explore the source of heterogeneity. Possible publication bias was assessed using visual inspection of funnel plot asymmetry. RESULTS The analysis included 33 RCTs and showed that MT is effective in reducing postoperative pain (SMD, -1.32; 95 % CI, -2.01 to -0.63; p = 0.0002; I2 = 98.67 %). A similar significant effect was found for both short (immediate assessment) and long terms (assessment performed 4-6 weeks after the MT). Remarkably, we found neither the duration per session nor the dose had an impact on the effect of MT and there seemed to be no difference in the effects of different MT types. In addition, MT seemed to be more effective for adults. Furthermore, MT had better analgesic effects on cesarean section and heart surgery than orthopedic surgery. LIMITATIONS Publication bias is possible due to the inclusion of studies in English only. Additionally, the included studies were extremely heterogeneous. Double-blind research on MT is difficult to implement, and none of the included studies is double-blind. There was some heterogeneity and publication bias in the included studies. In addition, there is no uniform evaluation standard for the operation level of massage practitioners, which may lead to research implementation bias. CONCLUSIONS MT is effective in reducing postoperative pain in both short and long terms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunhua Liu
- Department of Cancer Rehabilitation, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
| | - Xiang Chen
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
| | - Simin Wu
- Department of Cancer Rehabilitation, Lishui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated to Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lishui, Zhejiang, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Eckstein M, Mamaev I, Ditzen B, Sailer U. Calming Effects of Touch in Human, Animal, and Robotic Interaction-Scientific State-of-the-Art and Technical Advances. Front Psychiatry 2020; 11:555058. [PMID: 33329093 PMCID: PMC7672023 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.555058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Small everyday gestures such as a tap on the shoulder can affect the way humans feel and act. Touch can have a calming effect and alter the way stress is handled, thereby promoting mental and physical health. Due to current technical advances and the growing role of intelligent robots in households and healthcare, recent research also addressed the potential of robotic touch for stress reduction. In addition, touch by non-human agents such as animals or inanimate objects may have a calming effect. This conceptual article will review a selection of the most relevant studies reporting the physiological, hormonal, neural, and subjective effects of touch on stress, arousal, and negative affect. Robotic systems capable of non-social touch will be assessed together with control strategies and sensor technologies. Parallels and differences of human-to-human touch and human-to-non-human touch will be discussed. We propose that, under appropriate conditions, touch can act as (social) signal for safety, even when the interaction partner is an animal or a machine. We will also outline potential directions for future research and clinical relevance. Thereby, this review can provide a foundation for further investigations into the beneficial contribution of touch by different agents to regulate negative affect and arousal in humans.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Monika Eckstein
- Institute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, and Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Ilshat Mamaev
- Institute for Anthropomatics and Robotics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - Beate Ditzen
- Institute of Medical Psychology, University Hospital Heidelberg, and Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Uta Sailer
- Department of Behavioural Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Field T. Pediatric Massage Therapy Research: A Narrative Review. CHILDREN-BASEL 2019; 6:children6060078. [PMID: 31174382 PMCID: PMC6617372 DOI: 10.3390/children6060078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
This narrative review on pediatric massage literature from the last decade suggests that massage therapy has positive effects on several pediatric conditions. These include preterm infant growth, psychological problems including aggression, gastrointestinal problems including constipation and diarrhea, painful conditions including burns and sickle cell, muscle tone disorders including cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, and chronic illnesses including diabetes, asthma cancer, and HIV. Potential underlying mechanisms for the massage therapy effects include increased vagal activity and decreased stress hormones. Limitations of the literature include the need for more randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, and underlying mechanism studies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, Fielding Graduate University, 2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Affiliation(s)
| | - Diane Kempson
- Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Naruse SM, Moss M. Positive Massage for Couples’ Wellbeing and Relationships: The Bridge between Positive Psychology and Massage. Health (London) 2019. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2019.1112122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
6
|
Naruse SM, Cornelissen PL, Moss M. 'To give is better than to receive?' Couples massage significantly benefits both partners' wellbeing. J Health Psychol 2018; 25:1576-1586. [PMID: 29607697 DOI: 10.1177/1359105318763502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
This experimental study evaluated the differential effects of 'giving' and 'receiving' massage on wellbeing in healthy but stressed couples. Forty-two volunteers started the study and of these, 38 (i.e. 19 couples) completed a 3-week massage course. Emotional stress and mental clarity were assessed before and after mutual massage between each pair of adults belonging to a couple at home. While massage benefitted both parties' wellbeing within a session, critically we found no differences in wellbeing between those 'giving' and 'receiving' massage. These novel findings suggest that home-based massage may be advocated to couples as a 'selves-care', health-promoting behaviour.
Collapse
|
7
|
Wray-Lake L, Shubert J, Lin L, Starr LR. Examining associations between civic engagement and depressive symptoms from adolescence to young adulthood in a national U.S. sample. APPLIED DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10888691.2017.1326825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Lin Lin
- Claremont Graduate University
| | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
Alwerthan TA, Swanson DP, Rogge RD. It's better to give than to receive: Psychological need satisfaction mediating links between wasta (favouritism) and individuals' psychological distress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2017; 53 Suppl 1:11-20. [PMID: 28547913 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
Wasta (i.e. the distribution of favours among family, friends and tribe; favouritism; nepotism) permeates numerous Middle Eastern cultures, representing a method of strengthening social ties and showing loyalty/generosity, but also representing one of the largest sources of corruption in Middle East. The current study investigated links between wasta and psychological distress in a survey of 1088 educators from Saudi Arabia. Drawing from the self-determination theory (SDT) conceptual framework, Structural Equation Modeling analyses suggested that benefitting from wasta was linked to higher levels of psychological distress and those links were explained in part (i.e. mediated) by lower levels of autonomy, competency and relatedness. In contrast, providing wasta was associated with higher levels of need satisfaction and correspondingly lower levels of distress. Implications are discussed in terms of the SDT, discrimination and helping behaviour literatures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Dena Phillips Swanson
- Department of Counseling and Human Development, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
| | - Ronald David Rogge
- Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Field T, Gonzalez G, Diego M, Mindell J. Mothers massaging their newborns with lotion versus no lotion enhances mothers' and newborns' sleep. Infant Behav Dev 2016; 45:31-37. [PMID: 27599170 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2016.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2016] [Revised: 08/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Sleep is frequently interrupted in newborns and their mothers. Massage therapy is noted to facilitate sleep in adults and infants. Infant massage has also been more effective with oil versus no oil. In this study 76 mothers of newborns were randomly assigned to a massage with lotion versus a massage without lotion group and a non-massage control group. The mothers were then taught a simple newborn massage and were asked to massage their newborns daily for 15min at bedtime for one month. The Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire was adapted for newborns and for mothers, and the mothers completed the questionnaires on their newborns' and their own sleep behaviors (the same behaviors for both mothers and newborns). The 3 groups were compared on the mothers' and their newborns' sleep behavior changes from birth to one month. By the last day of the study, the lotion massage group versus the other two groups showed a shorter latency to sleep and longer sleep for the mothers and fewer nightwakings and longer sleep for their infants. This may relate to the lotion group mothers massaging their infants more frequently as the number of massages was correlated with the total time sleeping and negatively correlated with nightwakings for both the mothers and the infants on the last day of the study. And, the mothers' and the infants' sleep behaviors were significantly correlated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institute, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, United States; Fielding Graduate University, United States.
| | - Gladys Gonzalez
- Touch Research Institute, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, United States
| | - Miguel Diego
- Touch Research Institute, University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, United States
| | - Jodi Mindell
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University, United States
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Abstract
In this review empirical data are presented on the use of touch therapy, specifically massage therapy for improving the clinical course of several conditions including growth and development of pre-term infants, reducing pain, increasing attentiveness, diminishing depression, and enhancing immune function. Potential underlying mechanisms for the massage therapy effects are proposed for each of these conditions. The general effect appears to derive from the stimulation of pressure receptors and the ensuing increase in vagal activity and slowing physiology which in turn facilitates a more relaxed behavioural state, effects a decrease in stress hormones, most particularly cortisol, and an increase in immune function, particularly natural killer cells.
Collapse
|
11
|
|
12
|
Nelson NL. Massage therapy: understanding the mechanisms of action on blood pressure. A scoping review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 9:785-793. [PMID: 26324746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jash.2015.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Massage therapy (MT) has shown potential in reducing blood pressure (BP); however, the psychophysiological pathways and structures involved in this outcome are unclear. The aims of this scoping review were twofold. (1) To summarize the current knowledge of the mechanisms of action of MT on BP. (2) To highlight the research gaps and challenges that researchers must overcome to further elucidate how MT attenuates BP. A scoping review was conducted to examine the evidence regarding the mechanisms of action of MT on BP. This review included the thematic analysis of 27 publications that considered the influence of MT on BP. Based on this analysis, six potential BP mediating pathways were identified Current theories suggest that MT exerts sympatholytic effects through physiologic and psychological mechanisms, improves hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenocortical axis function, and increases in blood flow, which, in turn, may improve endothelial function. Future study is needed, using more scientifically rigorous methodology, to fully elucidate the mechanism of action of MT.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nicole L Nelson
- Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences, Brooks College of Health, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Diego MA, Field T, Hernandez-Reif M. Preterm infant weight gain is increased by massage therapy and exercise via different underlying mechanisms. Early Hum Dev 2014; 90:137-40. [PMID: 24480603 PMCID: PMC3956039 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2014.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Revised: 12/23/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of massage therapy (moderate pressure stroking) and exercise (flexion and extension of limbs) on preterm infants' weight gain and to explore potential underlying mechanisms for those effects. METHODS Weight gain and parasympathetic nervous system activity were assessed in 30 preterm infants randomly assigned to a massage therapy group or to an exercise group. Infants received 10min of moderate pressure massage or passive flexion and extension of the limbs 3 times per day for 5days, and EKGs were collected during the first session to assess vagal activity. RESULTS Both massage and exercise led to increased weight gain. However, while exercise was associated with increased calorie consumption, massage was related to increased vagal activity. CONCLUSION Taken together, these findings suggest that massage and exercise lead to increased preterm infant weight gain via different underlying mechanisms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Miguel A. Diego
- Touch Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami School of Medicine,Fielding Graduate University
| | - Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami School of Medicine,Fielding Graduate University
| | | |
Collapse
|
14
|
Debrot A, Schoebi D, Perrez M, Horn AB. Stroking your Beloved One's White Bear: Responsive Touch by the Romantic Partner Buffers the Negative Effect of Thought Suppression on Daily Mood. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2014. [DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2014.33.1.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
15
|
Debrot A, Schoebi D, Perrez M, Horn AB. Touch as an interpersonal emotion regulation process in couples' daily lives: the mediating role of psychological intimacy. PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BULLETIN 2013; 39:1373-85. [PMID: 23885034 DOI: 10.1177/0146167213497592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Interpersonal touch seems to promote physical health through its effects on stress-sensitive parameters. However, less is known about the psychological effects of touch. The present study investigates associations between touch and romantic partners' affective state in daily life. We hypothesized that this association is established by promoting the recipient's experience of intimacy. Both partners of 102 dating couples completed an electronic diary 4 times a day during 1 week. Multilevel analyses revealed that touch was associated with enhanced affect in the partner. This association was mediated by the partner's psychological intimacy. Touch was also associated with intimacy and positive affect in the actor. Finally, participants who were touched more often during the diary study week reported better psychological well-being 6 months later. This study provides evidence that intimate partners benefit from touch on a psychological level, conveying a sense of strengthened bonds between them that enhances affect and well-being.
Collapse
|
16
|
Collinge W, Kahn J, Walton T, Kozak L, Bauer-Wu S, Fletcher K, Yarnold P, Soltysik R. Touch, Caring, and Cancer: randomized controlled trial of a multimedia caregiver education program. Support Care Cancer 2012; 21:1405-14. [PMID: 23262808 PMCID: PMC3612588 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1682-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
Purpose A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate outcomes of a multimedia instructional program for family caregivers in simple touch-based techniques to provide comfort to cancer patients at home. Methods A multilingual 78-min DVD and 66-page manual were produced for homebased instruction. Content addresses attitudes and communication about touch in cancer, psychological preparation for giving and receiving touch, safety precautions, massage techniques for comfort and relaxation, acupressure for specific cancer-related symptoms, and practice in the home setting. Materials were produced in English, Spanish, and Chinese versions. A community-based multiethnic sample of 97 adult patient/caregiver dyads was randomized to experimental (massage) or attention control (reading) groups for 4 weeks. Massage dyads received the program and instructions to practice at least three times per week, while control caregivers read to their patients for the same frequency. Self-report instruments assessed change in symptom severity, quality of life, perceived stress, and caregiver attitudes. Results Significant reductions in all symptoms occurred for patients after both activities: 12–28 % reductions after reading vs. 29–44 % after massage. Massage caregivers showed significant gains in confidence, comfort, and self-efficacy using touch and massage as forms of caregiving. Conclusions Multimedia instruction in touch and massage methods may offer family members a viable means of enhancing self-efficacy and satisfaction in caregiving while decreasing patient pain, depression, and other symptoms. Family members may be able to learn and apply safe and simple methods that increase patient comfort and reduce distress.
Collapse
|
17
|
Munk N, Kruger T, Zanjani F. Massage Therapy Usage and Reported Health in Older Adults Experiencing Persistent Pain. J Altern Complement Med 2011; 17:609-16. [DOI: 10.1089/acm.2010.0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Niki Munk
- Graduate Center for Gerontology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
| | - Tina Kruger
- Graduate Center for Gerontology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
| | - Faika Zanjani
- Graduate Center for Gerontology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Relationship between massage therapy usage and health outcomes in older adults. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2011; 15:177-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2009] [Revised: 11/17/2009] [Accepted: 01/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
|
19
|
Storm L. Nurturing touch helps mothers with postpartum depression and their infants. Interview by Deb Discenza. Neonatal Netw 2011; 30:71-72. [PMID: 21317102 DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.30.1.71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
|
20
|
|
21
|
Pagano ME, Post SG, Johnson SM. Alcoholics Anonymous-Related Helping and the Helper Therapy Principle. ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT QUARTERLY 2010; 29:23-34. [PMID: 23525280 PMCID: PMC3603139 DOI: 10.1080/07347324.2011.538320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
The helper therapy principle (HTP) observes the helper's health benefits derived from helping another with a shared malady. The HTP is embodied by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous as a method to diminish egocentrism as a root cause of addiction. This article reviews recent evidence of the HTP in alcohol populations, extends to populations with chronic conditions beyond addiction, and concludes with new directions of empirical inquiry.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria E Pagano
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child Psychiatry, Cleveland, Ohio USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Field T, Diego M, Hernandez-Reif M, Deeds O, Figueiredo B. Pregnancy massage reduces prematurity, low birthweight and postpartum depression. Infant Behav Dev 2009; 32:454-60. [PMID: 19646762 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2009.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2008] [Revised: 02/06/2009] [Accepted: 07/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Pregnant women diagnosed with major depression were given 12 weeks of twice per week massage therapy by their significant other or only standard treatment as a control group. The massage therapy group women versus the control group women not only had reduced depression by the end of the therapy period, but they also had reduced depression and cortisol levels during the postpartum period. Their newborns were also less likely to be born prematurely and low birthweight, and they had lower cortisol levels and performed better on the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment habituation, orientation and motor scales.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institutes, University of Miami Medical School, PO Box 016820, Miami, FL 33101, USA.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Psychosocial well-being of parents of children with ataxia who attended the Training and Support Programme: a 12-month follow-up. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2008; 14:152-7. [PMID: 18640626 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2008.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a Training and Support Programme (TSP) for parents of children with ataxia, 12 months after commencing the programme. The TSP provides instruction in basic massage to parents of children with disability and life limiting conditions. Questionnaires were mailed at 12-month follow-up to 27 parents who had completed a questionnaire at 4-month follow-up. Of the 14 parents who responded, the median age was 46 years (range 37-57 years), 11 were female and 6 were still massaging their children at 12-month follow-up. Eight children were male, median age 14 years (range 8.3-22.0 years). Results revealed trends towards improvements in parental satisfaction with life and improvements in children's sleeping and bowel movements for those who were still massaging their children at 12-month follow-up. Results suggest that it may be useful to offer parents support and encouragement in the year after attending the TSP, if they wish to continue to massage their children.
Collapse
|
24
|
Mackereth P, Campbell G, Maycock P, Hennings J, Breckons M. Chair massage for patients and carers: a pilot service in an outpatient setting of a cancer care hospital. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2008; 14:136-42. [PMID: 18396258 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2007.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To gather patient and carer evaluations of a 20 min chair massage treatment provided one afternoon a week in an outpatient waiting area. METHOD Information gathered over a year included documented evaluation of chair massage, pre- and post-treatment well-being scores (visual analogue scale). RESULTS Both patients (n=224) and carers (n=185) positively evaluated the treatment. Key benefits reported included: relaxation, comfort, time out/treat, distraction, and relief of anxiety. There were significant changes in self-reported well-being score (p=<0.001), but no significant changes between scores for males and females. The changes in well-being scores on occasions (n=3) did not match the positive feedback. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that the service was appreciated by patients and carers. The project was continued for a further year with internal funding. Further research is warranted to ascertain the added and longer-term value of this intervention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peter Mackereth
- Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Rehabilitation Unit, Wilmslow, Manchester M20 4BX, UK.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
25
|
Abstract
BACKGROUND People with depressive disorders or subsyndromal symptoms of depression (SSD) often use complementary and alternative therapies, including massage therapy (MT). This systematic review evaluates the evidence, from randomised clinical trials (RCTs), for the effectiveness of multiple sessions of classical European (Swedish) MT for the treatment of depression. METHODS Eligible RCTs were identified via eight electronic databases and manual searches of references. Two reviewers independently selected trials, assessed trial quality and extracted data. RESULTS Four RCTs met our inclusion criteria. Three of these RCTs compared MT with relaxation therapies, but provided insufficient data and analyses to contribute meaningfully to the evaluation of MT for depression. The fourth included RCT used MT as a control condition to evaluate a depression-specific acupuncture treatment. This trial provided limited evidence that, in the early stages of treatment, MT is less effective than acupuncture for treating depression, a treatment which itself is not accepted for this condition. CONCLUSIONS Despite previous research suggesting that MT may be an effective treatment for depression, there is currently a lack of evidence to support this assertion from RCTs that have selected participants for depression or SSD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- H F Coelho
- Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
The effectiveness of the Training and Support Program for parents of children with disabilities: a randomized controlled trial. J Psychosom Res 2008; 64:55-62. [PMID: 18158000 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2007.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2007] [Revised: 06/05/2007] [Accepted: 06/05/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The Training and Support Program (TSP) was designed to equip parents of children with disabilities with a simple massage skill for use with their children in the home environment. The effectiveness of the TSP was examined in a randomized controlled trial with a wait-list control group. METHODS Parents were trained in massage by suitably qualified therapists in eight weekly sessions, each lasting 1 h. The sample comprised 188 parents who were randomized to an intervention group (n=95), who attended the TSP with their children immediately, or a control group (n=93), who were offered the TSP after 4 months of follow-up. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires at baseline and at 4-month follow-up. RESULTS The majority of participants were mothers (88%), with a partner (88%), and White European (82%); 40% worked full-time or part-time, and 34% had health problems (e.g., chronic fatigue, cancer, and arthritis). The TSP demonstrated statistically significant positive effects on parental self-efficacy (PSE) for managing children's psychosocial well-being and depressed mood (0.004 and 0.007). There were trends toward improvement on parental satisfaction with life (P=.053), global health (P=.065), and parental ratings of children's sleeping (P=.074) and mobility (P=.012). Effect sizes were small (0.11-0.23). Levels of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress were all higher than published norms. CONCLUSION The TSP is an effective means of improving PSE and depressed mood. Additional means of supporting parents need to be investigated.
Collapse
|
27
|
Field T, Figueiredo B, Hernandez-Reif M, Diego M, Deeds O, Ascencio A. Massage therapy reduces pain in pregnant women, alleviates prenatal depression in both parents and improves their relationships. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2007; 12:146-50. [PMID: 19083666 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2007] [Revised: 06/07/2007] [Accepted: 06/10/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Prenatally depressed women (N=47) were randomly assigned to a group that received massage twice weekly from their partners from 20 weeks gestation until the end of pregnancy or a control group. Self-reported leg pain, back pain, depression, anxiety and anger decreased more for the massaged pregnant women than for the control group women. In addition, the partners who massaged the pregnant women versus the control group partners reported less depressed mood, anxiety and anger across the course of the massage therapy period. Finally, scores on a relationship questionnaire improved more for both the women and the partners in the massage group. These data suggest that not only mood states but also relationships improve mutually when depressed pregnant women are massaged by their partners.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institute, University of Miami Medical School, Miami, FL, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Siamouli M, Magiria S, Panagiotidis P, Spyridi S, Sokolaki S, Fountoulakis KN, Kaprinis G. Advances in the treatment of geriatric depression. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.2217/1745509x.3.4.495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Late-life depression is a rather difficult and complicated issue. Although there have been significant advances in our knowledge in this area, a large number of questions still remain unanswered. The aim of this review is a critical presentation of the current evidence for treatment of depression in the elderly. We summarize the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of a range of proposed treatments, including pharmacological, psychological and alternative therapies and lifestyle changes. The treatments with best evidence of effectiveness are antidepressant pharmacotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, cognitive–behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, reminiscence therapy, problem-solving therapy and exercise. Implications for future research are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melina Siamouli
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Greece
| | - Stamatia Magiria
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Greece
| | | | - Styliani Spyridi
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Greece
| | - Stavroula Sokolaki
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Greece
| | | | - George Kaprinis
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 3rd Department of Psychiatry, Greece
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
|
30
|
Barlow J, Powell L, Cheshire A. The Training and Support Programme (involving basic massage) for parents of children with cerebral palsy: An implementation study. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2006.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
|
31
|
Feijó L, Hernandez-Reif M, Field T, Burns W, Valley-Gray S, Simco E. Mothers' depressed mood and anxiety levels are reduced after massaging their preterm infants. Infant Behav Dev 2006; 29:476-80. [PMID: 17138300 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2006.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2005] [Revised: 02/10/2006] [Accepted: 02/21/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Forty mothers whose preterm infants were about to be discharged from the Neonatal Intermediate Care Nursery (NICU) were randomly assigned to two groups: the first group of mothers conducted preterm infant massage and the second group only observed their preterm infants receiving massage. Both groups of mothers had lower depressed mood scores following the session. However, only the group who massaged their infants had lower anxiety scores after the session.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Larissa Feijó
- Touch Research Institutes, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
32
|
Barlow J, Powell L, Gilchrist M. The influence of the training and support programme on the self-efficacy and psychological well-being of parents of children with disabilities: A controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2006; 12:55-63. [PMID: 16401531 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of an intervention for parents of children with disabilities in a controlled study focusing on parents' self-efficacy, psychological well-being and perceptions of change in children's sleeping, eating and mobility. The Training and Support Programme (TSP) was designed to equip parents with a simple massage skill that they could use with their children in the home environment. Parents were trained in massage by therapeutic massage therapists in 8-weekly sessions, each lasting 1h. The sample comprised 95 parents (49 in the Intervention Group, 46 in the Waiting-list Control Group) who attended the TSP with their children. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires at baseline (before commencing the TSP), and at 8-week follow-up. The TSP demonstrated statistically significant positive effects on parents' anxious mood, self-efficacy for managing children's psychosocial well-being, self-efficacy in giving massage therapy, and perceptions of children's sleeping and eating. Relatively high levels of psychological distress were found among parents, particularly mothers. Overall, findings suggest that wider implementation of the Programme is warranted, and greater attention needs to paid to the psychological well-being of parents caring for children with disabilities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Julie Barlow
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Health, Coventry University, Whitefriars Building, Whitefriars Street, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
33
|
Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Diego M, Schanberg S, Kuhn C. Cortisol decreases and serotonin and dopamine increase following massage therapy. Int J Neurosci 2005; 115:1397-413. [PMID: 16162447 DOI: 10.1080/00207450590956459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 240] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
In this article the positive effects of massage therapy on biochemistry are reviewed including decreased levels of cortisol and increased levels of serotonin and dopamine. The research reviewed includes studies on depression (including sex abuse and eating disorder studies), pain syndrome studies, research on auto-immune conditions (including asthma and chronic fatigue), immune studies (including HIV and breast cancer), and studies on the reduction of stress on the job, the stress of aging, and pregnancy stress. In studies in which cortisol was assayed either in saliva or in urine, significant decreases were noted in cortisol levels (averaging decreases 31%). In studies in which the activating neurotransmitters (serotonin and dopamine) were assayed in urine, an average increase of 28% was noted for serotonin and an average increase of 31% was noted for dopamine. These studies combined suggest the stress-alleviating effects (decreased cortisol) and the activating effects (increased serotonin and dopamine) of massage therapy on a variety of medical conditions and stressful experiences.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institutes, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33101, USA.
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Affiliation(s)
- Stephen G Post
- Department of Bioethics, School of Medicine, Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Frazer CJ, Christensen H, Griffiths KM. Effectiveness of treatments for depression in older people. Med J Aust 2005; 182:627-32. [PMID: 15963019 DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb06849.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2005] [Accepted: 05/17/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of the evidence for the effectiveness of a range of possible treatments for depression in older people. DATA SOURCES Literature search using the PubMed, PsycInfo and Cochrane Library databases. DATA SYNTHESIS Treatments that have been suggested to be effective for depression were grouped under three categories: medical treatments, psychological treatments, and lifestyle changes/alternative treatments. We describe each treatment, review the studies of its effectiveness in people aged > or = 60 years, and give a rating of the level of evidence. CONCLUSIONS The treatments with the best evidence of effectiveness are antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, reminiscence therapy, problem-solving therapy, bibliotherapy (for mild to moderate depression) and exercise. There is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation, dialectical behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, light therapy (for people in nursing homes or hospitals), St John's wort and folate in reducing depressive symptoms.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cathy J Frazer
- Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
36
|
Abstract
Altruistic (other-regarding) emotions and behaviors are associated with greater well-being, health, and longevity. This article presents a summary and assessment of existing research data on altruism and its relation to mental and physical health. It suggests several complimentary interpretive frameworks, including evolutionary biology, physiological models, and positive psychology. Potential public health implications of this research are discussed, as well as directions for future studies. The article concludes, with some caveats, that a strong correlation exists between the well-being, happiness, health, and longevity of people who are emotionally and behaviorally compassionate, so long as they are not overwhelmed by helping tasks.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stephen G Post
- Department of Bioethics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4976, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Cullen LA, Barlow JH. A training and support programme for caregivers of children with disabilities: an exploratory study. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2004; 55:203-209. [PMID: 15530755 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2003.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2003] [Revised: 08/25/2003] [Accepted: 09/06/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
Our aim was to conduct an exploratory evaluation of an intervention designed to equip caregivers with simple massage skills that they could use with their children in the home. The sample comprised 82 parents and 82 children with disabilities. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaires at two points in time: baseline, and immediately post-programme (after 8 weeks). Qualitative data were collected through Home Record Sheets and Monitoring Forms completed by caregivers and therapists, respectively. Results revealed statistically significant improvements in caregivers' self-efficacy in their ability to conduct massage, in managing children's psychosocial wellbeing and in levels of anxious mood. Caregiver reports of children's sleeping patterns and eating showed significant improvements. Qualitative data confirmed that caregivers believed that children's sleep patterns improved and also suggested improvements in children's bowel movements, awareness of their bodies, movement, and communication; factors that could be included in future evaluation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lesley A Cullen
- Health Intervention Team, Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Health, School of Health and Social Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK.
| | | |
Collapse
|
38
|
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institutes; University of Miami School of Medicine
- Johnson and Johnson Pediatric Institute
| | - Maria Hernandez-Reif
- Touch Research Institutes; University of Miami School of Medicine
- Johnson and Johnson Pediatric Institute
| | | |
Collapse
|
39
|
Abstract
Massage therapy (MT) is an ancient form of treatment that is now gaining popularity as part of the complementary and alternative medical therapy movement. A meta-analysis was conducted of studies that used random assignment to test the effectiveness of MT. Mean effect sizes were calculated from 37 studies for 9 dependent variables. Single applications of MT reduced state anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate but not negative mood, immediate assessment of pain, and cortisol level. Multiple applications reduced delayed assessment of pain. Reductions of trait anxiety and depression were MT's largest effects, with a course of treatment providing benefits similar in magnitude to those of psychotherapy. No moderators were statistically significant, though continued testing is needed. The limitations of a medical model of MT are discussed, and it is proposed that new MT theories and research use a psychotherapy perspective.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christopher A Moyer
- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 61820-6990, USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Abstract
CATs are interventions that should be considered by critical care nurses when planning interventions for meeting the needs of families of critically ill patients. More research is needed on the effect of family members providing CAT to critically ill patients and what forms of CAT are most effective. Comparison studies of CAT being provided by certified providers versus family members are needed. Using CAT for family members may be useful in reducing their levels of stress and anxiety and therefore reducing negative physiologic and psychologic responses to stress.
Collapse
|
41
|
Toth M, Kahn J, Walton T, Hrbek A, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RS. Therapeutic Massage Intervention for Hospitalized Patients with Cancer: A Pilot Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1089/107628003322017341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
|
42
|
Abstract
The author and other investigators have documented improvement in several medical and psychiatric conditions after massage therapy, including growth in preterm infants, depression and addictive problems, pain syndromes, and immune and autoimmune conditions. Although some potential underlying mechanisms have been explored for the massage therapy-improved clinical condition relationship, including decreased stress (and decreased cortisol), improved sleep patterns, and enhanced immune function, further research is needed in this area.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tiffany Field
- Touch Research Institutes, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Dunning T, James K. Complementary therapies in action--education and outcomes. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN NURSING & MIDWIFERY 2001; 7:188-95. [PMID: 11855801 DOI: 10.1054/ctnm.2001.0575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
A study investigated the use of aromatherapy hand and foot massage on 11 patients in a rural rehabilitation setting. An education programme for nurses, carers and family members was developed and implemented. Clinical outcomes--pain, anxiety, joint flexibility and skin condition were evaluated using Likert scales completed before, and after, treatment at three time points and open questions to ascertain patients' feelings about the treatments. Each patient had three treatments, making a total of 33 massages. A significant reduction in pain and anxiety was apparent after all three treatments (p=0.05). Changes in skin condition (softer and more resilient) were highly significant (p=0.01). However, there was no significant change in joint flexibility (p<0.05). The main themes emerging from patients'comments were that aromatherapy massage facilitated communication, allowed emotional release and aided relaxation. Nine people undertook the education programme. They indicated that it covered appropriate information and they felt confident to deliver the aromatherapy massages, but the non-nursing participants would have liked more practice before they entered the clinical setting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- T Dunning
- St Vincents Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
| | | |
Collapse
|
44
|
|
45
|
Hernandez-Reif M, Field T, Largie S, Hart S, Redzepi M, Nierenberg B, Peck TM. Childrens' distress during burn treatment is reduced by massage therapy. THE JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & REHABILITATION 2001; 22:191-5; discussion 190. [PMID: 11302609 DOI: 10.1097/00004630-200103000-00021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Before dressing changes, 24 young children (mean age = 2.5 years) hospitalized for severe burns received standard dressing care or massage therapy in addition to standard dressing care. The massage therapy was conducted to body parts that were not burned. During the dressing change, the children who received massage therapy showed minimal distress behaviors and no increase in movement other than torso movement. In contrast, the children who did not receive massage therapy responded to the dressing change procedure with increased facial grimacing, torso movement, crying, leg movement and reaching out. Nurses also reported greater ease in completing the dressing change procedure for the children in the massage therapy group. These findings suggest that massage therapy attenuates young childrens' distress responses to aversive medical procedures and facilitates dressing changes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Hernandez-Reif
- Touch Research Institutes, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33101, USA
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|