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Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review

Dissertation (MOccTher)--University of Pretoria, 2023.

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Other Authors: Van Niekerk, Karin
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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94085 Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review Van Niekerk, Karin u20005769@tuks.co.za Tonsing, Kerstin Monika Roos, Linda Aletta Joan UCTD Trauma Releasing Exercises Stress Mind-body technique Relaxation Scoping review Autonomic nervous system Dissertation (MOccTher)--University of Pretoria, 2023. Introduction: Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) is a novel mind-body technique, used by some healthcare practitioners to address stress, anxiety and other related problems in clients. Occupational therapists use mind-body techniques to improve occupational performance, but are required to use evidence-based techniques. There has not yet been a solid base of synthesised literature on this technique to support evidence-based practice. Aim: The aim of the study was to describe and synthesise the characteristics of TRE intervention studies. Such an overview of research evidence is helpful to understand the breadth and content of studies, to identify gaps and further research needs, and to guide the potential use of the technique in evidence-based treatment. Methodology: A scoping review was conducted according to the JBI (formerly Joanna Briggs Institute) scoping review framework. A comprehensive search for all TRE intervention studies, peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed, with exclusion of non-English studies, was performed and 18 studies were selected. Data were extracted and data analysis was done with descriptive statistics. Results were presented in summarised text, tables and graphs. Results: In the identified studies, TRE was used predominantly with populations exposed to stress and trauma, with measurement tools assessing various body functions typically impacted by stress and potentially improved with treatment. Possible benefit for clients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy was identified. Descriptive and inferential statistics from the studies indicated potential improvement in mood-related aspects, as well as improvement in anxiety-related sleep difficulties, pain and cognitive functions. The studies included a wide scope of study designs, including less rigorous methodologies, therefore the results should be considered as preliminary. Conclusion: This technique could potentially be used with clients exposed to stress and trauma, diagnosed with neurological disorders and even other populations. The study results are, however, tentative. To use this technique within evidence-based practice, further and more rigorous research will be required. Significance: A research synthesis will guide future research on this novel technique and enable healthcare practitioners to base treatment-related decisions on research evidence. With continuing research and a strengthened knowledge base, this technique could have a place in evidence-based occupational therapy practice. Occupational Therapy MOccTher Unrestricted Faculty of Health Sciences SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being 2024-01-24T13:12:10Z 2024-01-24T13:12:10Z 2024-04-17 2023-10 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94085 Disclaimer Letter en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Trauma Releasing Exercises
Stress
Mind-body technique
Relaxation
Scoping review
Autonomic nervous system
Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title_full Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title_fullStr Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title_full_unstemmed Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title_short Trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique : a scoping review
title_sort trauma releasing exercises as a treatment technique a scoping review
topic UCTD
Trauma Releasing Exercises
Stress
Mind-body technique
Relaxation
Scoping review
Autonomic nervous system
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94085