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    An investigation of patient experiences of treatment in the cranial field of osteopathy

    Greene, Dionne

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    2009
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    Greene, D. (2009). An investigation of patient experiences of treatment in the cranial field of osteopathy. Unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Osteopathy, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
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    https://hdl.handle.net/10652/1344
    Abstract
    There is a wealth of information available in print and other forms of media about osteopathy in general. Significantly less information exists about osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF), and still less information is available surrounding the experience of treatment by OCF. This study helps to fill this deficiency identified in the research literature and possibly further inform the practice of OCF. This is a hermeneutic phenomenological study informed by the work of van Manen (1997), reflecting the need for research of a qualitative nature in the field of osteopathy. Interviews were conducted with five people, referred by several practitioners of osteopathy, who had experienced treatment in OCF. These interviews were then transcribed and analysed. It was discovered that there were common threads of experience for all the participants. Thematic analysis of the data revealed two prominent themes. The first ‘The appearance of health’ explored aspects of the therapeutic relationship, its interaction with the participant’s own innate healing ability and the resulting reports of improved health. The second theme ‘Sensations that signal change’ illuminated the participants’ more esoteric descriptions of the experience of OCF, including physical and emotional sensations. These findings are discussed alongside past and current osteopathic literature. Implications for both the osteopathic profession and health profession in general are explored along with suggestions for further research possibilities.
    Keywords:
    osteopathic medicine in the cranial field, patient experiences, OCF
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    Medical and Health Sciences (320000)
    Degree:
    Master of Osteopathy (School of Health Science)
    Supervisors:
    Niven, Elizabeth; Roy, Dianne
    Copyright Holder:
    Dionne Greene
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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