The impact of the integrated M(Ost) degree at the European School of Osteopathy on the ability to palpate a rise in temperature with the dorsum of the hand without contact.
Item
- Title
- The impact of the integrated M(Ost) degree at the European School of Osteopathy on the ability to palpate a rise in temperature with the dorsum of the hand without contact.
- Author(s)
- Noyon, M
- Abstract
- Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the European School of Osteopathy Students’ thermal palpation and its improvement throughout the course. Method: A single blind experimental study with an innovative way of assessing thermal sensation made of cardboard boxes, plastic water bottle, foil tape and light bulbs. Data were analysed via Excel. Mann Whithney U test were conducted on the groups for any significant difference in the accuracy to palpate for a rise in temperature with the dorsum of hands without palpation. Results: 120 participants (60males, 60 females) divided into groups of 20. 1ST, 2ND,3RD,4TH year students, graduated osteopath and non trained in manual therapy. A significant statistical difference was present between the non trained group and the 2nd (p=0,03), 3RD (p=0,03), 4th year (p=0,01) students as well as graduated osteopaths (p=0,01). 4th year were also significantly more accurate than 1St year (p=0,02). This could not verify this initial hypothesis. Discussion: Results did not prove the gradual improvement of palpation throughout the course nevertheless it did show that the further you were in the course the better you were. This study was also considered at an educational level. Conclusion: Further instructions were given in order to expand the study.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2014
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:43:40
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15519
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Thermal diagnosis, Course progression
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Noyon, M, “The impact of the integrated M(Ost) degree at the European School of Osteopathy on the ability to palpate a rise in temperature with the dorsum of the hand without contact.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 17, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/645