Single Case Study: Does EMDR Psychotherapy Work on Emotional Eating?

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine Halvgaard
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Affect Regulation ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Positive Effect

This article presents the methods and results of a single case study treating the effects of “emotional eating” (EE). It provides a comprehensive review of the literature related to obesity and emotional eating; explains childhood experiences, which may contribute to its development; and describes how emotional eating can become a default behavior for affect regulation. The background for the research is the worldwide epidemic of overeating and obesity. The study was designed to examine whether treating the symptoms of EE with selected protocols and methods within eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy would have a positive effect, and the participant, a 55-year-old woman, was treated with an adjusted version of the desensitization of triggers and urge reprocessing (DeTUR) protocol, including resource installation, affect management, ego state work, and the standard EMDR protocol. The treatment consisted of 6 weekly meetings, each lasting 1.5 hours, and 2 follow-up meetings after 3 and 6 months. The measures, which were self-reported on a qualitative scale (0–10), included the experienced feeling of control in general (affect regulation) in specific eating behavior before and after the treatment, reduction of urge in triggering situations, number of situations with emotional eating per week, and body image before and after the treatment. The participant experienced an overall positive change in eating behavior, and the treatment could be one of the ways to reduce weight over time and to ensure better results in stabilizing weight after weight loss.

ATTENTIONAL FOCUS AND FEAR OF BLUSHING: A CASE STUDY

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Mulkens ◽  
Susan M. Bögelts ◽  
Peter J. de Jong
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Attentional Focus ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Fear Of Blushing

By means of a single case study, the effects of redirecting attention above exposure only on fear of blushing, avoidance, and idiosyncratic dysfunctional beliefs were tested. A social phobic patient with fear of blushing as the predominant complaint received sessions of Task Concentration Training (TCT) and Exposure in Vivo (EXP) alternately, after a steady baseline had been established. The treatment consisted of 14 individual sessions. Assessments were held before and after baseline, after treatment, after 4 weeks follow-up, and after 1-year follow-up. Continuous measurements were held throughout the treatment in order to measure the differential effects of TCT and EXP on fear, avoidance and beliefs. TCT and EXP together, turned out to be an effective treatment for fear of blushing: large effects were observed on all three outcome measurements. When differential effects are closely looked at, EXP seemed more effective in decreasing fear of blushing. However, the patient appeared to have used TCT strategies as well during the EXP weeks, which may have contributed to the favourable effects of EXP.

Renewing Street Lighting with LED Technology A Single Case Study in Casarabonela

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Rosa Maria Morillas ◽  
José Ramon de Andrés
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Street Lighting ◽  
Light Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Multiple Case

In 2015, the ecological, economic and social necessity of increasing energy efficiency contributed to street lighting renewal in the Spanish municipality of Casarabonela. Considering fixed operating and maintenance costs, it was a significant, long term investment with high impact for the community. Technicians chose LED light sources after studying technical and economic proposals submitted. Measurements of light levels, energy consumption and costs were carried out before and after the renovation. Once the chosen proposal was implemented, follow up surveys from technicians, maintenance workers and final users were collected. This case study aims to describe steps taken in the process of luminaires replacement. It has been estimated savings, expected and actual together with the return period on investment. This case may well serve as a prototype for a subsequent multiple case study which aims to validate a list of indicators obtained in a previous research.

scholarly journals A Quantification of the Effects of Medical Hypnosis in the Treatment of High Intraocular Pressure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control ◽  
Current Report

In the current report, the conditions, procedures and results of a treatment with medical hypnosis are presented. The single case study is the result of a cooperation between ophthalmology and medical hypnosis. After a surgical adverse occurrence led to different complications and an escalation of intraocular pressure, the ophthalmologic treatment of a patient was supplemented by medical hypnosis. Measurements of intraocular pressure at different times before and after the hypnosis treatment made it possible to quantify the effects of the hypnosis intervention. In a 17-month follow-up period, 43 measurements were taken and control results were obtained. After intraocular pressure escalations up to a damaging degree within the initial situation, the measured values stabilized at a low average intraocular pressure with no further escalations. Besides a stabilized lower intraocular pressure, active coping and relieved feelings on the part of the patient were obtained.

scholarly journals Geographic Information Systems and COVID-19: The Johns Hopkins University Dashboard

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
BELMIRO N JOAO
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Epidemic Outbreak ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Johns Hopkins University ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Other Information

Abstract Background: This article presents a single case study on the development of a GIS for global monitoring of coronavirus (COVID-19). For such concepts presented about GIS, its use and evolution in epidemic events and a presentation of the context of the current coronavirus outbreak and the meaningless results of consolidating a panel with reliable data.Methods: A single case study of a GIS in continuous development with data sharing and comments from the scientific community was carried out. Because it is not a post-mortem analysis, or a follow-up to a successful case, it was not possible to use more rigorous and systematic approaches such as those used by Lee (1989) and Onsrud, Pinto and Azad (1992) for case studies in GIS.Results: The case study presents the results of the development of a control dashboard, as well as the availability of consolidated data made by researchers at Johns Hopkins University and who showed a reliable platform and a world reference for health comunity.Conclusions: Efforts to develop a dashboard and provide data on the coronavirus outbreak resulted in the immediate replication of several other information systems with different approaches (Power BI, R, Tableau), becoming a reference for any new global epidemic outbreak events.

scholarly journals Interoceptive Axes Dissociation in Anorexia Nervosa: A Single Case Study With Follow Up Post-recovery Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Di Lernia ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Nicoletta Polli ◽  
Chiara Cacciatore ◽  
Luca Persani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Recovery Assessment

MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN AN ADULT WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES: THE USE OF LOW AROUSAL APPROACH

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew McDonnell ◽  
Simon Reeves ◽  
Amanda Johnson ◽  
Alan Lane
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Short Term ◽  
One Year ◽  
Challenging Behaviours

Behaviour change is often a desired outcome for carers and professionals who work with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. Managing these behaviours in the short term is an important step towards this goal. This single case study presents the use of a low arousal approach in managing challenging behaviours in a young man labelled with severe challenging behaviour. This strategy focuses on the interaction of the carers with the client and how their approach has an important impact on the behaviour of the client. The study documents the incidents of challenging behaviour and shows a decline in their frequency from baseline over a one-year period. These gains were maintained at five-month follow-up. The implications for services of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of Concentrated EMDR: A Brief Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Earl Grey
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Treatment Frequency ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Psychotic Features

The current research used a quantitative single-case study design to investigate the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) treatment for a participant diagnosed with comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD), severe without psychotic features, and panic disorder with agoraphobia. Treatment frequency was three sessions per week, with twelve 90-minute reprocessing sessions provided over a period of 1 month; the study also evaluated this application of “concentrated EMDR.” At baseline, mean scores on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were 49 and 38, and at 3-month follow-up, the scores had decreased to 8 and 7 respectively. The results of this pilot study indicate that concentrated EMDR may be effective in treating comorbid MDD and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The study also evaluated the application of concentrated EMDR, with treatment frequency increased from one session to three sessions per week. Twelve 90-minute reprocessing sessions were provided over a period of 1 month. Results show the apparent effectiveness of concentrated EMDR.

Cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of social skills deficits and social phobia in a man with an autism spectrum disorder: a single-case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Turner ◽  
Neil Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

AbstractAutism spectrum disorders (ASD) including high-functioning types such as Asperger's syndrome (AS) are diagnosed when there is evidence of a triad of qualitative impairments in social interaction, communication, and stereotyped/repetitive behaviours. It is not uncommon for these impairments to be accompanied by social anxiety. The present single-case study investigates the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat a 47-year-old man who was assessed as having difficulties with social skills and social phobia in the context of a late diagnosis of AS. He received 20 h of CBT adapted for his AS in 15 sessions including a 1-month follow-up. Following a highly individualized formulation, treatment included modelling, role-playing, reinforcement, thought challenging, and behavioural experimentation. Results from five self-report measures showed continued improvements from the start of therapy to follow-up in social anxiety, global distress, depression and self-esteem. The client gave positive feedback about his experience of treatment. The case study is discussed with reference to limitations and some reflections for CBT in ASD.

scholarly journals Penerapan Play Therapy untuk Meningkatkan Perilaku Bersekolah pada Anak dengan School Refusal Behavior (SRB)

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Esty Aryani Safithry
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
School Behavior ◽  
School Refusal Behavior ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Therapy Sessions

This research aims to determine whether play therapy can improve the behavior of school children with school refusal behavior. This research used single case study. The subjects used in this research amounts to one person who has school refusal behavior. Methods of data collection using interviews, observation and documentation. Stages ofis divided into10 sessions of therapy sessions plus pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up. Results of this research showed improvement in school behavior at the time pre treatment only1 time a week to 6 times on a follow-up session.

scholarly journals To Evaluate the Efficacy of Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka in the management of Anjananamika (External Hordeolum) – A Single case study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 434-439
Author(s):  
Vidya N V ◽  
Sooriyaarachchi B S M M ◽  
Bineesh P ◽  
Vaghela D B
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Complete Relief ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Palpebral Conjunctiva ◽  
Body Sensation ◽  
Suppurative Inflammation ◽  
Sincere Effort

Anjananamika is a Raktapradhana Vartmagata Sadhya Netra Vikara caused by the vitiation of Rakta and Mamsa of Vartma due to improper Ahara and Viharas.1 The Lakshanas of Anjannamika appears to be similar to that of Hordeolum externum, acute suppurative inflammation of the eyelash follicles and its associated glands of Zeis or Moll.2 It is a Raktapradhana Vyadhi along with the involvement of other Doshas, Pittahara and Doshahara treatment can be done. All the drugs in Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka are Chakshushya and have Pitta Shamaka properties. The case selected in this study, patient has been suffering from pain, foreign body sensation, discomfort, congestion, mild watering and photophobia in the upper palpebral conjunctiva of the left eye. Mukkadi Bidalaka and Parisheka was administered twice a day for 5 days, with follow up of one week in Anjananamika. Here a sincere effort is made to evaluate the effect of Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka. Clinical data collected in 5 days course shows complete relief from the symptoms.

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