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Papers by Katja Boehm

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 2010

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.

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...

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 ...

European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2021

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.

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Sep 1, 2004

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

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Jun 1, 2003

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Complementary and alternative treatments; Clinical evidence; Herbal ... more Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Complementary and alternative treatments; Clinical evidence; Herbal medicine; Diet and supplements; Hypnotherapy and autogenic training

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...

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.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2001

The American Journal of Medicine, 2003

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...

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

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Dec 1, 2004

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 2010

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.

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...

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 ...

European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2021

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.

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Sep 1, 2004

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

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Jun 1, 2003

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Complementary and alternative treatments; Clinical evidence; Herbal ... more Keywords: Atopic dermatitis; Complementary and alternative treatments; Clinical evidence; Herbal medicine; Diet and supplements; Hypnotherapy and autogenic training

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...

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.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2001

The American Journal of Medicine, 2003

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...

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

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Dec 1, 2004