Osteopathic management of patients with breathing dysfunction: An exploratory study
Item
- Title
- Osteopathic management of patients with breathing dysfunction: An exploratory study
- Title
- Osteopathic management of patients with breathing dysfunction: An exploratory study
- Author(s)
- Barter Hollie
- Abstract
- Background: Dysfunctional breathing is a common condition which is readily addressed in physiotherapy. There is currently very little literature regarding the osteopathic management of these patients. Objective: To explore approaches and strategies used by osteopaths in the management of breathing pattern disorder and, furthermore, to gain insight into the barriers to a successful outcome. Methods: Eight practising osteopaths took part in a qualitative interview. Interviews were audio-recorded and the transcripts interpreted using thematic analysis. Results: Three main concepts emerged from data analysis: (1) inefficient breathing has a notable impact on the musculoskeletal system, and this should be treated; (2) the role of anxiety in breathing dysfunction is of great significance to management; and (3) patient expectations of treatment and poor compliance with advice negatively impacts upon management outcomes. Conclusion: The osteopaths recognised the importance of breathing dysfunction in a variety of presentations, and had numerous approaches for addressing each individual case. However, the success of management was limited. Further quantitative research is needed to establish the validity of these preliminary results.
- Abstract
- Background: Dysfunctional breathing is a common condition which is readily addressed in physiotherapy. There is currently very little literature regarding the osteopathic management of these patients. Objective: To explore approaches and strategies used by osteopaths in the management of breathing pattern disorder and, furthermore, to gain insight into the barriers to a successful outcome. Methods: Eight practising osteopaths took part in a qualitative interview. Interviews were audio-recorded and the transcripts interpreted using thematic analysis. Results: Three main concepts emerged from data analysis: (1) inefficient breathing has a notable impact on the musculoskeletal system, and this should be treated; (2) the role of anxiety in breathing dysfunction is of great significance to management; and (3) patient expectations of treatment and poor compliance with advice negatively impacts upon management outcomes. Conclusion: The osteopaths recognised the importance of breathing dysfunction in a variety of presentations, and had numerous approaches for addressing each individual case. However, the success of management was limited. Further quantitative research is needed to establish the validity of these preliminary results.
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 3.2.2012 00:00:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Pub-Identifier
- 15040
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- “Hyperventilation”, “breathing pattern disorder”, “breathing”, “osteopathy”
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Barter Hollie, “Osteopathic management of patients with breathing dysfunction: An exploratory study”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 14, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/1796