Psychotherapy with somatosensory stimulation as a complementary treatment for women with endometriosis-associated pain - a qualitative study.

Autor:	Limmer A; Institute of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany., Weber A; Institute of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany., Olliges E; Institute of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.; Division of Health Promotion, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Straße 2, 96450, Coburg, Germany.; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Klinik Barmelweid AG, Barmelweid, Switzerland., Kraft J; Division of Health Promotion, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Straße 2, 96450, Coburg, Germany., Beissner F; Insula Institute for Integrative Therapy Research, Hannover, Germany., Preibisch C; School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.; School of Medicine, Clinic of Neurology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.; School of Medicine, TUM Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany., Meissner K; Institute of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany. karin.meissner@hs-coburg.de.; Division of Health Promotion, Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Friedrich-Streib-Straße 2, 96450, Coburg, Germany. karin.meissner@hs-coburg.de.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	BMC complementary medicine and therapies [BMC Complement Med Ther] 2024 Dec 26; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 426. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 26.
DOI:	10.1186/s12906-024-04731-8
Abstrakt:	Objective: This qualitative study aimed to explore patients' experiences with a novel treatment approach for endometriosis-associated pain, termed 'sinosomatics'. Specifically, it sought to understand women's experiences of the treatment and its components, the effects of the treatment on biological, psychological, and social levels, and how the women interpreted the changes they experienced. Methods: We conducted ten semi-structured interviews with patients, who had undergone the complementary treatment for endometriosis-associated pain. These interview sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Mayring's content analysis method with the aid of MAXQDA software. Results: Three key categories emerged: 'treatment experience,' 'treatment effects,' and 'explanation for effects'. The treatment was described as a "turning point" in patients' lives, offering new insights into the involvement of psychosocial factors in endometriosis-associated pain and paving the way for overcoming adverse life events. The therapy strengthened women's empowerment, inspired hope, fostered coping strategies, and promoted personal growth. Both the holistic view of body and mind and the psychological approach to treatment led to a change in the way how women perceived the disease. Conclusions: Patients recognized the innovative combination of psychotherapy and acupuncture point stimulation as a significant advancement in managing their disease. The treatment has helped them to acquire a more holistic understanding of their bodily complaints and to cope more effectively with their symptoms. The findings highlight the importance of a patient-centered and empathetic treatment approach that empowers women to take an active role in managing their condition. Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: The qualitative study was conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki, and the study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Medical Faculty at LMU Munich (Project number 309 − 13). All participants gave written informed consent. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: After the conduct of the study, one of the authors (F.B.) started to run a medical education center that provides advanced training in sinosomatics. The conduct of the study was partially supported by funds from the Schweizer-Arau Foundation to A.L., F.B., and K.M. All other authors do not have competing interest. (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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