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  2. 21. Psychosomatic aspects on diabetes and chronic pain Alexithymia, depression and salivary cortisol The Affect School and Script Analysis Therapy

    Author : Eva Melin; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; depression; Alexithymia; anxiety; chronic benign pain; diabetes mellitus; midnight salivary cortisol; HbA1c; RCT; Affect School; Basic Body Awareness; psychosomatics.;

    Abstract : This thesis explores links between psyche and soma in diabetes and in chronic benign pain (CBP). Interventions with Affect School and Script Analysis (ASSA) compared to Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) are tried. In a feasibility and treatment efficacy study we offered ASSA to 59 patients with CBP, and 54 (92%) completed. READ MORE

  4. 22. The meaning of acceptance and body awareness for individuals living with long-term pain : implications for rehabilitation

    Author : Gabriele Biguet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Chronic or long-term pain, usually defined as pain lasting at least three to six months, is generally understood as a multidimensional phenomenon, often requiring a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach. The aetiology of longterm musculoskeletal pain is considered to be multi-factorial. READ MORE

  5. 23. Improving quality of life using mind-body therapies : the evaluation of a course intervention for personal self-awareness and development

    Author : Lotta Fernros; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Breathing exercises; complementary therapies; health promotion; holistic health; imagery; meditation; mind-body relations; movement- and psychophysiology; qi; quality of life; questionnaires;

    Abstract : The general aim of this research project was to conduct a research project in complementary alternative medicine (CAM), and to evaluate an unusual course method. Since 1985 a special training centre, founded by Bengt Stern at Vikbolandet outside Norrköping, has been holding courses in personal development, Meet Yourself stage 1 . READ MORE

  6. 24. Movement awareness and communication in patient transfer : an educational intervention

    Author : Kristina Kindblom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: This thesis addresses patient transfer, i.e., assisting the physical movement of patients with disabilities. Patient transfer is the primary cause of work-related disorders in healthcare providers. READ MORE

  7. 25. Body perception and brain plasticity in blind and sighted individuals

    Author : Dominika Radziun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Lack of vision is associated with large-scale brain plasticity. Vision, touch, proprioception, interoception, and other sensory modalities are thought to play a vital role in developing and maintaining bodily awareness. READ MORE