Eurythmy therapy in the aftercare of pediatric posterior fossa tumour survivors--a pilot study.
Complement Ther Med
; 21 Suppl 1: S3-9, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pediatric posterior fossa brain tumour survivors are burdened with extensive neurologic, emotional, behavioral and mental impairments. Even long-term common remediation therapies such as conventional physical therapy and occupational therapy do not warrant full recovery. Innovative complementary therapy strategies offer a new option that needs evaluation. EYT is a movement therapy that belongs to the field of mind-body therapies (MBTs). This holistic approach aims to promote self-regulation and self-healing powers e.g. in cancer patients. This pilot study is a first attempt to assess the feasibility, treatment adherence and impact of eurythmy therapy (EYT) in pediatric neurooncology.METHODS:
Seven posterior fossa tumour survivors who each participated in 25 EYT interventions over 6 months were followed for an additional 6 months. The outcome parameters cognitive functioning, neuromotor functioning and visuomotor integration were assessed at baseline as well as six and 12 months afterwards.RESULTS:
We found good adherence and improvements in cognitive and neuromotor functioning in all children and better visuomotor integration in 5/7 children after 6 months. After 12 months, neuromotor functioning and visuomotor integration diminished again to some extent.CONCLUSION:
EYT in pediatric cerebellar tumour survivors is feasible and patients may profit from this new approach.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Infratentoriais
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Sobreviventes
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Transtornos Cognitivos
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Terapias Mente-Corpo
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Movimento
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Doenças do Sistema Nervoso
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article