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Patient experiences of basic body awareness therapy and the relationship with the physiotherapist.

Lundvik Gyllensten, Amanda LU ; Hansson, Lars LU and Ekdahl, Charlotte LU (2003) In Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 7(3). p.173-183
Abstract
Background and Purpose: To explore the experiences of patients undergoing basic body awareness therapy in psychiatric physiotherapy. In addition, the therapeutic relationship and the concept of the working alliance were examined. Subjects: Two groups of patients participated: patients with schizophrenia (n=6) and general psychiatric outpatients (n=5). Method: A qualitative technique, video taping and interviewing the patients during treatment was used. Results: The most common experience from the treatment was ‘balance and posture’. Other experiences were ‘body movement control’ and ‘awareness and handling of body signals’. Themes central to establishing a good working alliance were identified. Discussion and Conclusions: The impact of... (More)
Background and Purpose: To explore the experiences of patients undergoing basic body awareness therapy in psychiatric physiotherapy. In addition, the therapeutic relationship and the concept of the working alliance were examined. Subjects: Two groups of patients participated: patients with schizophrenia (n=6) and general psychiatric outpatients (n=5). Method: A qualitative technique, video taping and interviewing the patients during treatment was used. Results: The most common experience from the treatment was ‘balance and posture’. Other experiences were ‘body movement control’ and ‘awareness and handling of body signals’. Themes central to establishing a good working alliance were identified. Discussion and Conclusions: The impact of balance and posture was discussed and some new hypotheses were generated. (Less)
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Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies
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10.1016/S1360-8592(02)00068-2
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The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015. The record was previously connected to the following departments: Division of Physiotherapy (Closed 2012) (013042000), Department of Health Sciences (013220000), Mental Health Services Research (013220007)
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  series       = {{Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies}},
  title        = {{Patient experiences of basic body awareness therapy and the relationship with the physiotherapist.}},
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  doi          = {{10.1016/S1360-8592(02)00068-2}},
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