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The current study aimed to determine if positive opinions about BFR interacts with spirituality in adults from three Latin-American countries using a CHAID algorithm. Participants were 703 adults from Cuba (n = 319), Costa Rica (n = 252) and Chile (n = 132). PREDICTORS: demographic data, received information, received treatment, spirituality, dispositional optimism and willingness to use a placebo intervention were measured and analyzed. A supervised classification which included a training phase (n = 423) and a test phase (n = 280) was employed. Received information about BFR, spirituality and education were selected as significant predictors of the positive opinion about BFR (>90% of correct classifications).
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Flower Essences , Models, Psychological , Phytotherapy/methods , Phytotherapy/psychology , Spirituality , Adult , Chile , Costa Rica , Cuba , Female , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young AdultABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: A randomized, pilot, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of a cream based on Bach flower remedies (BFR) on symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. METHODS: Forty-three patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome during their "waiting" time for surgical option were randomized into 3 parallel groups: Placebo (n = 14), blinded BFR (n = 16), and nonblinded BFR (n = 13). These groups were treated during 21 days with topical placebo or a cream based on BFR. RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed on self-reported symptom severity and pain intensity favorable to BFR groups with large effect sizes (η2partial > 0.40). In addition, all signs observed during the clinical exam showed significant improvements among the groups as well as symptoms of pain, night pain, and tingling, also with large effect sizes (φ > 0.5). Finally, there were significant differences between the blinded and nonblinded BFR groups for signs and pain registered in clinical exam but not in self-reports. CONCLUSION: The proposed BFR cream could be an effective intervention in the management of mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, reducing the severity symptoms and providing pain relief.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/drug therapy , Flower Essences/therapeutic use , Phytotherapy , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/physiopathology , Female , Flower Essences/administration & dosage , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pain Management , Pilot Projects , Skin Cream , Young AdultABSTRACT
Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), child sexual abuse is regarded as one of the greatest public health problems. Psychological and emotional effects of sexual abuse can be devastating to the survivors and social and relationship problems arising from this abuse can persist well into adulthood4. Objective: This case study reports on the treatment effects of Bach's flower remedies on a 21 years old, female patient with a history of sexual abuse living in Brazil. Methods: Treatment consisted of remedies comprised of six flower essences that were selected each month over a four-month time period. Data were collected using two open-ended questions that explored the effect of the remedies on the patient's physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual health as well as her perceptions about the positive and negative aspects of using Bach's flower remedies. Qualitative content analysis was conducted. Results: Over the course of the intervention, the patient reported a significant improvement in her emotional well-being, being able to have a "good laugh" and no longer feeling ashamed of being happy. Also she started pursuing dating relationships throughout the period of treatment. Conclusion: Bach's flower remedies may be a promising intervention for individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and have experienced difficulties in developing relationships. In this case study, a female sexual abuse survivor reported Bach's flower remedies as having beneficial effects with regards to her willingness to engage in dating behaviour and pursue the possible establishment of intimate relationships.(AU)
Introdução: Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), o abuso sexual infantil é considerado como um dos maiores problemas de saúde pública. Os efeitos psicológicos e emocionais do abuso sexual podem ser devastadores e os problemas sociais e de relacionamento decorrentes podem persistir até a vida adulta. Objetivo: Este estudo de caso relata os efeitos do tratamento com os remedios florais de Bach em uma paciente de 21 anos, do sexo feminino, de nacionalidade Brasileira com um histórico de abuso sexual. Métodos: O tratamento consistiu em remédios compostos por seis essências florais que foram selecionados a cada mês, durante um período de quatro meses. Os dados foram coletados por meio de duas perguntas abertas que exploraram o efeito dos remédios na saúde física, cognitiva, emocional e espiritual da paciente, bem como suas pecepções sobre os aspectos positivos e negativos do uso de remédios florais de Bach. Foi realizada uma análise quantitativa. Resultados: Ao longo da intervenção, o paciente relatou uma melhora significativa no seu bem-esstar emocional, onde se sentiu capaz de dar uma "boa risada" e não sentir mais vergonha de ser feliz. Além disso, ela se permitiu iniciar um namoro durante o período de tratamento. Considerações: Os remédios florais de Bach podem ser uma intervenção promissora para indivíduos que sofreram abuso sexual na infância. Nesse estudo de caso, uma vítima de abuso sexual relatou resultados positivos com o tratamento com os florais de Bach, principalmente no que diz repeito a á criação de relacionamentos íntimos.(AU)
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Humans , Female , Child , Adult , Young Adult , Child Abuse, Sexual/therapy , Flower Essences/therapeutic use , Adult Survivors of Child Abuse/psychology , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
El objetivo de este estudio experimental, controlado a doble ciegas, fue evaluar el efecto del White Chestnut sobre los pensamientos intrusos indeseados en una muestra de adultos supuestamente sanos que reportaron presentarlos de forma regular. La muestra quedó conformada por 70 participantes (47 mujeres y 23 hombres), con un rango de edad de 20-60 (36,42 ± 10,52) años, asignados aleatoriamente a 2 grupos: White Chestnut y placebo (n1= n2= 35). Para la evaluación de los cambios se utilizó el White Bear Suppression Inventory. Se observaron diferencias significativas intergrupos para la calificación global de la prueba [t (68)= -2,16, p< 0,05 y d= 0,51], con un predominio del factor que mide los pensamientos intrusos [t (68)= -2,84, p< 0,01 y d= 0,67]. Los resultados sugieren que el White Chestnut puede ser un efectivo recurso para la reducción de los pensamientos intrusos indeseados y que su acción es diferenciable del placebo(AU)
A controlled double-blind experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effect of white chestnut on unwanted intrusive thoughts in a sample of seemingly healthy adults who reported having these thoughts regularly. The sample was composed of 70 participants (47 women and 23 men) aged 20-60 (36.42 ±10.52), randomly assigned to one of two groups: white chestnut and placebo (n1=n2=35). The White Bear Suppression Inventory was used for change evaluation. Significant differences were found between the two groups in the global test score [t (68)= -2.16, p<0.05 and d= 0.51], with a predominance of the factor measuring intrusive thoughts [t (68)= -2.84, p< 0.01 and d= 0.67]. Results suggest that white chestnut may be an effective resource for reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts, its effect being clearly distinguishable from that of the placebo(AU)
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Thinking , Double-Blind MethodABSTRACT
El objetivo de este estudio experimental, controlado a doble ciegas, fue evaluar el efecto del White Chestnut sobre los pensamientos intrusos indeseados en una muestra de adultos supuestamente sanos que reportaron presentarlos de forma regular. La muestra quedó conformada por 70 participantes (47 mujeres y 23 hombres), con un rango de edad de 20-60 (36,42 ± 10,52) años, asignados aleatoriamente a 2 grupos: White Chestnut y placebo (n1= n2= 35). Para la evaluación de los cambios se utilizó el White Bear Suppression Inventory. Se observaron diferencias significativas intergrupos para la calificación global de la prueba [t (68)= -2,16, p< 0,05 y d= 0,51], con un predominio del factor que mide los pensamientos intrusos [t (68)= -2,84, p< 0,01 y d= 0,67]. Los resultados sugieren que el White Chestnut puede ser un efectivo recurso para la reducción de los pensamientos intrusos indeseados y que su acción es diferenciable del placebo
A controlled double-blind experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effect of white chestnut on unwanted intrusive thoughts in a sample of seemingly healthy adults who reported having these thoughts regularly. The sample was composed of 70 participants (47 women and 23 men) aged 20-60 (36.42 ±10.52), randomly assigned to one of two groups: white chestnut and placebo (n1=n2=35). The White Bear Suppression Inventory was used for change evaluation. Significant differences were found between the two groups in the global test score [t (68)= -2.16, p<0.05 and d= 0.51], with a predominance of the factor measuring intrusive thoughts [t (68)= -2.84, p< 0.01 and d= 0.67]. Results suggest that white chestnut may be an effective resource for reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts, its effect being clearly distinguishable from that of the placebo
