Development of a documentation instrument for movement-orientated Mind-Body-Therapies taking the example of Eurythmy-Therapy

Complement Ther Med. 2019 Jun:44:91-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.04.004. Epub 2019 Apr 4.

Abstract

Introduction: Movement orientated Mind-Body-Interventions become more popular. But there are no standardized documentation tools to show if an improvement in movement could correlate with an improvement in health. Yet systematic documentation is a vital requirement to their efficacy.

Method: We developed a 5-module documentation structure including patients' perspective. Over a period of five months 11 therapists used the modules to document their treatments on 41 patients and evaluated their feasibility at hand a questionnaire.

Results: 10 therapists and 37 patients met the inclusion criteria. In a documented variety of treatment concepts moderate to large effect size in observed movement qualities was found. Furthermore large correlation of observed movement qualities and patients' self-reported Quality of Life indicators could be shown.

Conclusion: The modules were regarded feasible. Moreover, the outcomes showed initial sensitivity to change. They should therefore be tested in various movement orientated Mind-Body-Therapies.

Keywords: Documentation; Eurythmy therapy; Movement qualities; Movement-orientated Mind-Body-Therapies.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Documentation / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mind-Body Therapies / statistics & numerical data*
  • Movement / physiology*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Concept
  • Surveys and Questionnaires