Katja Boehm

University of Witten-Herdecke, Antroposophic Medicine, Faculty Member

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Harvard University

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University of the West of England

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National University of "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy"

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Kansas State University

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Pennsylvania State University

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UNL - New University of Lisbon

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Università di Bologna

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University of California, Santa Cruz

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The use of calf compresses for gentle fever reduction- What do we know? A scoping review

Collegian, 2022

Nurses’ attitudes to CAM

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 2010

A reconstructive hermeneutic analysis: the distinctive role of body- and movement-based interventions with male offenders

Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 2020

Body-and movement-based interventions are more and more being recognised as a therapeutic and ped... more Body-and movement-based interventions are more and more being recognised as a therapeutic and pedagogical method. For an evidence-driven practice, scientific insight about how those interventions assist the process of change is essential. The present analysis provides a scientifically sound overview regarding therapeutic mechanisms of change when working with body-and movementbased interventions with male offenders. Based on the reconstructivehermeneutic analysis, 23 publications were analysed regarding therapeutic factors and their orientation. Eight bodily therapeutic factors (BTF) and nine bodily orientations (BO) of body-and movement-based interventions were identified. An initial framework for the application of body-and movement-based interventions with male offenders in consideration of their processes is presented. This work suggests that body-and movement-based interventions are associated with defined bodily therapeutic factors and orientations. Further scientific research for further and practice-relevant theories in this field is suggested.

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Review Article Arts Therapies for Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the origin... more which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Background. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. However, only a few trials assess the effects of arts therapies. Material and Methods. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, and Google Scholar from their start date to January 2012. We handsearched reference lists and contacted experts. All randomized controlled trials, quasi-randomized trials, and controlled clinical trials of art interventions in breast cancer patients were included. Data were extracted and risk of bias was assessed. Meta-analyses were performed using standardized mean differences. Results. Thirteen trials with a total of 606 patients were included. Arts therapies comprised music therapy interventions, various types of art therapy, and dance/movement therapies.Themethodological quality ranged from poor to high quality with themajority scori...

doi:10.1155/2012/124703 Review Article Effects of Yoga Interventions on Fatigue: A Meta-Analysis

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the origin... more which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Background. Researchers aimed at systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing the effectiveness of yoga interventions for fatigue. Methods. PubMed/Medline was searched until January 2012 for controlled clinical studies. Two reviewers independently extracted the data. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed. A meta-analysis was performed. Results. Nineteen clinical studies (total n = 948) were included in this review. Investigated yoga styles included Hatha, Iyengar, Asanas, Patanjali, Sahaja, and Tibetan yoga. Participants were suffering from cancer, multiple sclerosis, dialysis, chronic pancreatitis, fibromyalgia, asthma, or were healthy. Yoga had a small positive effect on fatigue (SMD = 0.27, 59 % CI = 0.23–0.31). Seven studies received 4 points on the Jadad score. There were baseline differences in at least 5 studies. Conclusion. Overall, the ...

The use of calf compresses for gentle fever reduction-A scoping review

European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2021

Are asthma sufferers at risk when consulting chiropractors over the Internet?

Body- and movement-based interventions with male offenders – a narrative review

International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, 2017

ABSTRACT Therapeutic and psychosocial accompaniment of offenders is increasingly being understood... more ABSTRACT Therapeutic and psychosocial accompaniment of offenders is increasingly being understood as a communal responsibility. Apart from recognised treatment batteries, an increasing amount of body- and movement-based interventions is carried out within the prison environment. Extensive literature searches were performed for this review. From a total of 2908, 23 publications were included. An increase in research interest in body- and movement-based interventions during the past 5 years was observed. Such interventions are being flexibly applied in detention contexts across western countries, transnationally. Effects of emotional nature as well as competence are being described. Body- and movement-based interventions may contribute substantially in the supervision within the prison regime and can be applied in different modalities as well as low- and high-threshold treatments. Scientific development in this field still is rudimentary and thus further research is necessary in order to provide more evidence for modification processes and efficacy from validated studies.

E-mail consultation with practitioners of complementary medicine

The World Wide Web as a medical information source for Internet users – benefits and boundaries

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Sep 1, 2004

Keywords: Internet; World Wide Web; healthcare information; complementary and alternative medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine for atopic dermatitis

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Jun 1, 2003

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Complementary and alternative treatments; Clinical evidence; Herbal ... more

Efficacy of Coenzyme Q10 for Improved Tolerability of Cancer Treatments: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2004

Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate the evidence available fo... more Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate the evidence available for oral supplementation with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to improve the tolerability of cancer treatments. Materials and Methods Searches for all published and unpublished controlled trials were carried out on seven databases. Manufacturers of CoQ10 were identified and contacted. Controlled clinical trials of monopreparations of CoQ10 administered orally to cancer patients were included. No language restrictions were imposed. Data were extracted independently by two authors according to predefined criteria. Results Six studies were included in the review, including three randomized clinical trials and three nonrandomized clinical trials. Patients in five of six studies received anthracyclines. The results suggested that CoQ10 provides some protection against cardiotoxicity or liver toxicity during cancer treatment. However, because of inadequate reporting and analysis, as well as questionable va...

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Mistletoe for cancer?

International Journal of Cancer, 2003

Mistletoe extracts are widely used in the treatment of cancer. The results of clinical trials are... more Mistletoe extracts are widely used in the treatment of cancer. The results of clinical trials are however highly inconsistent. We therefore conducted a systematic review of all randomised clinical trials of this unconventional therapy. Eight databases were searched to identify all studies that met our inclusion/exclusion criteria. Data were independently validated and extracted by 2 authors and checked by the 3rd according to predefined criteria. Statistical pooling was not possible because of the heterogeneity of the primary studies. Therefore a narrative systematic review was conducted. Ten trials could be included. Most of the studies had considerable weaknesses in terms of study design, reporting or both. Some of the weaker studies implied benefits of mistletoe extracts, particularly in terms of quality of life. None of the methodologically stronger trials exhibited efficacy in terms of quality of life, survival or other outcome measures. Rigorous trials of mistletoe extracts fail to demonstrate efficacy of this therapy.

Video Review Cranial Manipulation

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2001

Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials

The American Journal of Medicine, 2003

This well-conducted review assessed the use of hawthorn extract to treat patients with chronic he... more This well-conducted review assessed the use of hawthorn extract to treat patients with chronic heart failure. The authors concluded that hawthorn extract has significant benefits, compared with placebo, as an adjunctive treatment for patients with chronic heart failure. The conclusions are reliable To assess the efficacy of adjunctive treatment with hawthorn extract for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, CISCOM and AMED were each searched from inception to June 2002; the search terms were stated. Ten manufacturers of commercial hawthorn preparations and nine experts in the field were contacted for additional published and unpublished studies. Relevant medical journals, conference proceedings and the authors' own files were handsearched. The references lists in identified papers were also checked. Studies in any language were included and non-English language papers were translated. Study designs of evaluations included in the review Double-blind randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were eligible for inclusion. One of the included RCTs was of a crossover design. The duration of the included studies ranged from 3 to 16 weeks. Studies that compared monopreparations of extract of hawthorn leaf plus flower with placebo were eligible for inclusion. The included studies used between 160 and 1,800 mg of hawthorn extract per day. All but one of the studies used the WS 1442 hawthorn formulation; the other study used the LI132 formulation. In most of the studies, the patients also received conventional medications such as angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitors, calcium antagonists, diuretics, and blood-pressure and lipid lowering medications. Some studies excluded specified medications, while others did not make it clear whether any concomitant drugs were administered. Studies of patients with CHF were eligible for inclusion. The participants in the included studies were classified as New York Heart Association I to III. The inclusion criteria were not specified in terms of the outcomes. The primary outcome was the change in maximal workload. The included studies assessed maximal workload using bicycle ergometry. The review also assessed the pressure-heart rate product (systolic blood pressure in mmHg multiplied by the heart rate per minute, divided by 100), exercise tolerance, symptoms (e.g. dyspnoea, fatigue and symptoms assessed with the Zerssen symptom score) and adverse effects. How were decisions on the relevance of primary studies made? Two reviewers independently screened the identified papers for inclusion and selected studies. Any disagreements were resolved through discussion. Validity was assessed using the Jadad scale, which considers randomisation, blinding and withdrawals. Two reviewers independently assessed validity and resolved any disagreements through discussion.

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Arts Therapies for Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014

Background. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. However, only a few trials a... more Background. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. However, only a few trials assess the effects of arts therapies.Material and Methods. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, and Google Scholar from their start date to January 2012. We handsearched reference lists and contacted experts. All randomized controlled trials, quasi-randomized trials, and controlled clinical trials of art interventions in breast cancer patients were included. Data were extracted and risk of bias was assessed. Meta-analyses were performed using standardized mean differences.Results. Thirteen trials with a total of 606 patients were included. Arts therapies comprised music therapy interventions, various types of art therapy, and dance/movement therapies. The methodological quality ranged from poor to high quality with the majority scoring 3 of 4 points on the Jadad scale. Results suggest that arts therapies seem to positively affect patients’ anxiety (stand...

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Research in Complementary Medicine and Classical Natural Medicine: Objectives and Perspectives

Forschende Komplementarmedizin Und Klassische Naturheilkunde Research in Complementary and Classical Natural Medicine, Dec 1, 2001

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The British press and CAM

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Dec 1, 2004

Letter to the Editor

Complementary/Alternative Therapies for the Treatment of Breast Cancer. A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials and a Critique of Current Terminology

The Breast Journal, 2006