scholarly journals Perspectives, Measurability and Effects of Non-Contact Biofield-Based Practices: A Narrative Review of Quantitative Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6397
Author(s):  
Luís Carlos Matos ◽  
Jorge Pereira Machado ◽  
Fernando Jorge Monteiro ◽  
Henry Johannes Greten
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Feedback System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Therapeutic Touch ◽  
Healing Touch ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Distant Healing ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Individual Self

Practices such as “Reiki”, therapeutic touch, healing touch, and external “Qigong” have been regarded as some form of “energy medicine” or “biofield therapy”. The biofield concept has been studied and debated by researchers of distinct areas of expertise, and although the phenomenon was sometimes described as physically related to electromagnetics, other factors such as “subtle energy” and focused intention might be involved. These nonconventional practices integrate contact and non-contact techniques, and those dealing with so-called distant healing interventions are perhaps the most difficult to understand and accept. Practitioners describe these so-called nonlocal interventions as involving intentional factors and particular states of consciousness. With a spiritual mindset and a particular state of awareness, compassion is said to work out as a catalyst to produce physiological and physical changes through mechanisms that are still unknown. At the body level, these vegetative changes might be related to individual self-perception variations as part of the body neurovegetative feedback system of regulation. Further mechanisms are difficult to document and measure, and might be more accessible to research by using physical signal detectors, chemical dynamics methods, detectors using biological materials, detectors using living sensors, and detectors using the human body. The growing interest in these practices and the considerable amount of research exploring their effects and clinical applications encouraged this narrative review, which aims to provide an easy to consult partial overview of the history, theory and findings of quantitative research strategies exploring non-contact biofield-based practices. This work also aims to stimulate the reader’s mind with the raised hypotheses, catalyzing further research on the subject to confirm or deny the reported outcomes.

Cerebral oxygenation monitoring in patients during and after cardiac arrest -- a narrative review of current methods and evidence

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Cerebral Oxygenation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Oxygen Balance ◽  
Monitoring Methods ◽  
Venous Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Oxygenation Monitoring ◽  
The Impact

Hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) is a leading cause of mortality in post-cardiac arrest (post-CA) patients who successfully survive the initial cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but later die in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Therefore, a key priority of post-resuscitation ICU care is to prevent and limit the impact of HIBI by optimizing the balance between cerebral oxygen delivery and demand. Traditionally, an optimal systemic oxygen balance is considered to ensure the brain’s oxygen balance. However, the validity of this assumption is uncertain, as the brain constitutes only 2%of the body mass while accounting for approximately 20% of basal oxygen consumption at rest. Hence, there is a real need to monitor cerebral oxygenation realistically. Several imaging and bedside monitoring methods are available for cerebral oxygenation monitoring in post-CA patients. Unfortunately, each of them has its limitations. Imaging methods require transporting a critically ill unstable patient to the scanner. Moreover, they provide an assessment of the oxygenation state only at a particular moment, while brain oxygenation is dynamic. Bedside methods, specifically near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), brain tissue oxygen tension (PbtO2), and jugular venous oxygen saturation monitoring (SjvO2), have not often been used in studies involving post-CA patients. Hence there is ambiguity regarding clear recommendations for using these bedside monitors. Presently, the most promising option seems to be using the NIRS as an indicator of effective CPR. We present a narrative review focusing on bedside methods and discuss the evidence for their use in adult patients after cardiac arrest.

scholarly journals A Narrative Review on Disinfection Tunnel for Covid-19: A Friend or Foe?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
Nik Him Nik Ahmad Shaiffudin ◽  
Nik Arif Nik Mohamad ◽  
Azizul Fadzli Jusoh ◽  
Radhir Sham Mohamad ◽  
Aminudin Abu
Keyword(s):  
Drug Administration ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Technical Design ◽  
Potential Approach ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
False Sense ◽  
Innovative Idea ◽  
Keyword Searches

Abstract T The use of a disinfection tunnel has become increasingly popular to eliminate the Covid-19 on the body particularly during the pandemic, however insufficient attention paid to its effectiveness and safety. We undertake a narrative review on the disinfection tunnel and evaluate their effectiveness and safety. The keyword searches of Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, EBM reviews database and manual searches of Google Scholar and US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) was used. An analysis of the papers reviewed were categorized into three main themes: technical design of disinfection tunnel; effectiveness of disinfectant used; and safety or harmful effect. To date, no relevant specific scientific studies or evidence retrieved about disinfection tunnel for public usage including effectiveness and safety. We found a various designs of disinfection in the market today. It mainly originated from an innovative idea to assist in limiting the spread of Covid-19. However, current available evidence does not support its effectiveness and safety. Although it may lead to a false sense of security, this potential approach appears attractive thus creates an opportunity for further research.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FRIENDSHIP QUALITY AND ANXIETY IN FACING PHYSICAL CHANGES DURING PUBERTY IN FEMALE STUDENTS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Ida Rahmawati ◽  
Masruroh Masruroh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Quality Scale ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Friends have the most influence in an individual's life. Friendship contains specific elements, such as trust, openness, sharing of ups and downs, and learning to deal with conflict. Puberty children try to have friends to share their feelings with others. Because with good friendship will reduce minimize the anxiety they experience at puberty (Wulandari, Kustriyani, & Fiyannti, 2018).Objectives: The Purpose of this study to determine the relationship between friendship quality and anxiety facing the physical changes of puberty in female students at SDIT Bakti Insani Sleman Yogyakarta.Methods: This study was a quantitative research with survey method, with a total sampling of 47 respondents. Research instruments with questionnaires, the questionnaire was adopted from Marvienda (2007), researchers used a measuring instrument in the form of a friendship quality scale and anxiety scale of female students during puberty. Data analysis using person product moment.Results: The result showed respondents age 100% at the early adolescent stage, 74.5% respondents had not yet menarche, 25.5% had menarche, the average value of friendship quality was 84.89 and the average anxiety value was 63.91. The results showed that there was no relationship between the quality of friendship with anxiety facing physical changes during puberty in female students at SDIT Bakti Insani Sleman Yogyakarta (r = -.38, p-value = .802).Conclusion: This study found that the majority of respondents were in their early teens and only a small proportion had experienced menarche. The average value of high friendship quality shows that the quality of friendship is also high and the average value of anxiety in the medium shows moderate anxiety. The implications of this study are as input or consideration in preparing adolescent reproductive health starting from the beginning of puberty at school. Keywords: Quality of Friendship, Anxiety, Puberty, Physical Changes

scholarly journals Obesity, Body Image Dissatisfaction, and Sexual Dysfunction: A Narrative Review

Sexes ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-39
Author(s):  
Sean M. McNabney
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Clinical Samples

With approximately two-thirds of the United States adult population classified as overweight or obese, obesity remains a critical public health concern. Obesity not only contributes to several health complications including type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, but the condition is also associated with sexual dysfunction in both women and men. Despite evidence linking obesity and its concomitant pathophysiology to sexual problems, the potential roles of psychosocial factors such as body image are understudied. This narrative review evaluates the research linkages between obesity and sexual dysfunction, with particular attention to the potential effects of body image dissatisfaction. A literature search of biomedical and psychological databases was used to identify research pertaining to obesity, sexual function, and/or body image constructs. The pathophysiological effects of obesity on sexual function are well-documented in mechanistic studies and animal trials, often with corroboration in human clinical samples. However, very few studies examine obesity, body image, and sexual function in tandem. Body image dissatisfaction appears to independently impinge upon the sexual response cycle and mental health outcomes, irrespective of body weight. While obesity is often associated with negative body image appraisal, it is unclear whether these constructs exert additive, synergistic, or antagonistic effects on sexual responsivity. Additionally, overweight/obese individuals who exhibit higher levels of body image satisfaction or self-confidence appear to be protected from the deleterious effects of obesity on sexual satisfaction, at least to some extent. Greater reliance upon conceptual/theoretical models from the body image literature may better clarify the relationships between these constructs.

scholarly journals MASSASE ENDORPHIN TERHADAP VOLUME ASI PADA IBU POST PARTUM

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hartono . ◽  
Anisa Sevi Oktaviani ◽  
Devi Nindya K
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Test Sample ◽  
T Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Therapeutic Touch ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Paired T Test

ABSTRAKMemberikan ASI merupakan hak setiap ibu setelah melahirkan, begitu pula pada ibu bekerja. Dibutuhkan informasi yang lengkap mengenai manfaat ASI dan bagaimana melakukan manajemen laktasi agar pemberian ASI dapat terlaksana dengan baik. Salah satu cara penatalaksanaan nonfarmakologis untuk mengurangi nyeri dengan endorphine massage. Endorphin Massage merupakan sebuah terapi sentuhan/pijatan ringan merangsang tubuh untuk melepaskan senyawa Endorphin yang merupakan pereda rasa sakit dan dapat menciptakan perasaan nyaman. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian pre-experimental, yaitu pretest-posttest design, dimana merupakan penelitian dengan membandingkan keadaan sebelum dan sesudah diberi perlakuan. Dalam penelitian ini nilai pretest-posttest yang diperoleh dari masing-masing kelompok dianalisis dengan menggunakan paired t test (Uji beda sampel berpasangan). Dari hasil uji statistik menggunakan paired t test dengan signifikansi level (α = 0,05), diperoleh nilai signifikan p=0,001 (p < 0.05) menunjukkan bahwa dilakukannya massase endhorpin mempunyai pengaruh yang bermakna secara statistik terhadap volume ASI pada ibu post partum.Kata Kunci : Endorphin, Massage, ASITHE INFLUENCE OF MASSASE ENDORPHIN AGAINST VOLUME OF BREAST MILK ON THE POSTPARTUMABSTRACTBreastfeeding is the right of every mothers after childbirth, as well as on working moms. It takes a complete information about the benefits of breastfeeding lactation management and how to do so that breast feeding can be done well. One way to reduce the pain no farmakologis management with endorphine massage.  Endorphin Massage is a therapeutic touch mild massage stimulates the body to release Endorphin which is a compound pain reliever and can create a feeling of comfort.  This type of research  using quantitative  research methods withpre experimental research design, namely pretest-posttest design, where is the study by comparing the circumstances before and after being given the treatment. In this research the value of pretest-posttest obtained from each group were analyzed using paired t test/ Test sample paired difference From the results of statistical tests using the paired t test with significance level (α =0.05), obtained significant value p= 0.001 (p < 0.05) showed that he does  have an effect endhorpin massase which means that statistically against the volume of breastfeeding in the mother postpartum.Keywords: Endorphin, Massage, Breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Effects of Kinesio-Taping in Lateral Epicondylitis: A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-225
Author(s):  
Aloysius Rodrigues ◽  
Saumya Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Lateral Epicondylitis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Medical Databases ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Taping Technique

Aim: The objective of this narrative review was to assess the effects of Kinesio-Taping in Lateral Epicondylitis. Methods: A comprehensive search of already published relevant articles only from medical databases like Google Scholar, PubMed and ScienceDirect was carried out for obtaining the same from the year 2014-2019. Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a familiar musculoskeletal disorder that primarily affects the extensors of the wrist. Kinesio-taping (KT) is a newer generation taping technique that aid's the body’s healing process whilst supporting and giving stability to the muscles and joints without hindering the range of motion of the body. Conclusion: The current review recognises the need for Kinesio-Taping in individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis as it has shown to enhance the functionality of the wrists and reduce pain. Limitations:  More in-depth studies are to be conducted to find out the mechanism behind Kinesio-Taping.

Quantitative Research on Therapeutic Touch

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette E. Spence ◽  
Melodie A. Olson
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Therapeutic Touch

The future of maternity wear: Generation Z's expectations of dressing for pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Anne Weigle ◽  
Laura McAndrews
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Longitudinal Approach ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate Generation Z's physical expectations of being pregnant and their outlook for maternity wear shopping.Design/methodology/approachFemales in this cohort (n = 207) participated in an online survey that included questions about perceptions of pregnancy, physical self-concept and forecasted shopping behaviors.FindingsResults indicated that this group is concerned with physical changes of pregnancy and expect to treat each area of the body in a different way. Women's expected physical concerns of pregnancy predict how much they anticipate accentuating their pregnant body. Gen Z anticipates wearing loose maternity garments and they envision a thoughtful, in-store shopping experience for styles that are equally fashionable and comfortable, such as dresses.Research limitations/implicationsThis study should be extended to future generational cohorts like Generation Alpha, along with Gen Z outside of the United States and women in the United States who are non-white. Further studies should take a longitudinal approach to gauge changes in this cohort's expectations as they progress through pregnancy.Practical implicationsThis paper provides maternity wear retail brands and designers a foundation for product development and marketing geared toward this large cohort.Originality/valueThe study is the first to inquire about Gen Z's outlook on pregnancy, specifically their envisioned changes to each body area and the role of maternity garments to fulfill needs and concerns.

scholarly journals The Regulation of the Metastatic Cascade by Physical Activity: A Narrative Review

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie van Doorslaer de ten Ryen ◽  
Louise Deldicque
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Exercise ◽  
Tumor Spread ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Cancer Dissemination

The purpose of this narrative review is to provide an overview of the currently available knowledge about the mechanisms by which physical activity may affect metastatic development. The search terms exercise [Title/Abstract] AND metastasis [Title/Abstract] returned 222 articles on PUBMED on the 10 February 2019. After careful analysis of the abstracts, a final selection of 24 articles was made. Physical activity regulates the levels of metastatic factors in each of the five steps of the process. Moderate intensity exercise appears to prevent tumor spread around the body, among others, by normalizing angiogenesis, destroying circulating tumor cells, and decreasing endothelial cells permeability. Contrarily, high-intensity exercise seems to favor cancer dissemination, likely through excessive stress, which can be somewhat counteracted by an appropriate warm-up. In conclusion, chronic adaptations to moderate-intensity endurance exercise seem the most effective way to achieve a preventive effect of exercise on metastases. Altogether, the data gathered here reinforce the importance of encouraging cancer patients to perform moderate physical activity several times a week. To limit the undesired events thereof, a good knowledge of the patient’s training level is important to establish an adapted exercise training program.

scholarly journals The potential role of illness expectations in the progression of medical diseases

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Pagnini
Keyword(s):  
Physical Reality ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Vast Literature ◽  
Nocebo Effects ◽  
Behavior Modifications ◽  
Implicit And Explicit ◽  
Physical Changes ◽  
Medical Symptoms

Abstract To what extent can one’s mind promote direct changes to the body? Can one’s beliefs about the body become a physical reality, without mediating effects from behaviors? Specifically, can medical symptoms and the course of a disease be directly affected by a person’s mindset about the illness? There is a vast literature about placebo and nocebo effects, that promote physical changes by creating the expectation of a change through a primer (for example, a fake pill). Placebos, however, often imply deception, or at least ambiguity, to be effective. The concept of Illness Expectation describes the expectations, both implicit and explicit, that a person who has received a diagnosis makes about the course of the disease. It can be characterized by different degrees of rigidity, and it is argued here that these expectations can ultimately lead to changes in the disease progression. These changes may happen through behavior modifications, or through a non-behavioral pathway, which may deserve exploration efforts from the scientific literature.

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