NDLI: Psychotherapy with somatosensory stimulation as a complementary treatment for women with endometriosis-associated pain

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Limmer, Anna Weber, Annemarie Olliges, Elisabeth Kraft, Jana Beissner, Florian Preibisch, Christine Meissner, Karin
Abstract	Objective This qualitative study aimed to explore patients’ experiences with a novel treatment approach for endometriosis-associated pain, termed ‘sinosomatics’. Specifically, it sought to understand women’s experiences of the treatment and its components, the effects of the treatment on biological, psychological, and social levels, and how the women interpreted the changes they experienced. Methods We conducted ten semi-structured interviews with patients, who had undergone the complementary treatment for endometriosis-associated pain. These interview sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using Mayring’s content analysis method with the aid of MAXQDA software. Results Three key categories emerged: ‘treatment experience,’ ‘treatment effects,’ and ‘explanation for effects’. The treatment was described as a “turning point” in patients’ lives, offering new insights into the involvement of psychosocial factors in endometriosis-associated pain and paving the way for overcoming adverse life events. The therapy strengthened women’s empowerment, inspired hope, fostered coping strategies, and promoted personal growth. Both the holistic view of body and mind and the psychological approach to treatment led to a change in the way how women perceived the disease. Conclusions Patients recognized the innovative combination of psychotherapy and acupuncture point stimulation as a significant advancement in managing their disease. The treatment has helped them to acquire a more holistic understanding of their bodily complaints and to cope more effectively with their symptoms. The findings highlight the importance of a patient-centered and empathetic treatment approach that empowers women to take an active role in managing their condition.
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Page Count	9
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ISSN	26627671
DOI	10.1186/s12906-024-04731-8
Journal	BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-12-26
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Complementary & Alternative Medicine Internal Medicine Chiropractic Medicine Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) Content analysis Endometriosis Psychotherapy Qualitative study Sinosomatics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Journal Impact Factor	3.3/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.6/2023

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