<i>Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong</i> and Fibromyalgia: Methodological Issues and Two Case Reports

Sawynok, Jana; Hiew, Chok; Marcon, Dana

doi:10.1089/acm.2011.0861

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“…Beneficial effects were most prominent in the group that engaged in the most qigong practice. Similar marked improvements in diverse conditions were observed after extended CFQ practice in case reports [13]. Based on these results, and recognizing that these benefits occur in those who have been compromised for an extended period of time (fibromyalgia mean duration 11.8 years, N = 13), further studies on the health benefits of qigong practice, and especially extended practice, in fibromyalgia as well as other chronic health conditions, are encouraged.…”

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“…Extensive qigong practice requires a considerable commitment and will not be suitable for everyone for many reasons. However, because multiple health benefits can result from diligent practice, as documented here and in case studies of CFQ [13], there will be some willing to engage in such practice if it means relief from a long-standing condition which has not been amenable to other approaches. Future studies on qigong could include additional assessments of participant factors (e.g., psychosocial profile, locus of control, and attitudes towards CAM), to determine those that might predispose to favourable outcomes.…”

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“…Following that trial, some subjects ( N = 10) voluntarily undertook level 2 CFQ training (meditation) in the community, continued their practice, and were known, anecdotally, to be experiencing further health improvements. Furthermore, cases of marked benefits in fibromyalgia in those undertaking community-based training and engaging in extensive CFQ practice were documented [13]. In view of this, we undertook an extension trial in which participants who completed the controlled trial were invited to participate in a further trial in which level 2 CFQ (meditation) was added to the level 1 CFQ (movement) instruction.…”

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Extension Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study

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2013

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This extension trial is an open-label observational trial of 20 subjects with fibromyalgia who undertook level 2 Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ) training following an earlier controlled trial of level 1 CFQ. Subjects practiced 60 min/day for 8 weeks and continued some daily practice for 6 months. Quantitative measures, assessed at baseline, 8 weeks, 4 and 6 months, were of pain, impact, sleep, physical and mental functions, and practice time. Qualitative comments also were recorded. Compared to baselines, CFQ practice led to significant improvements in pain, impact, sleep, and physical function in the 13 subjects (65%) who completed the trial; changes were present at 8 weeks and were maintained for the 6-month trial duration. A highly motivated subgroup of N = 5, who practiced the most, had the best outcomes in terms of end symptomology, and qualitative comments indicated health benefits in other domains as well. Qualitative comments by the remaining N = 8 trial completers and N = 7 withdrawals indicate different experiences with the practice. This extension trial indicates that diligent CFQ practice over time produces significant health gains in fibromyalgia in a subset of individuals. Future studies will need to address factors that might predispose to favourable outcomes.

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Extension Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study

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“…The full-text versions of these studies were independently assessed by two reviewers (MV and KS). Of the 87 articles, 67 were excluded for the following reasons: no acceptance-and mindfulness-based intervention (Coleman, 2011;Cramer et al, 2013;Curtis, Osadchuk, & Katz, 2011;Elinoff, Lynn, Ochiai, & Hallquist, 2009;Elomaa, Williams, & Kalso, 2009;Evans et al, 2011;Friedberg et al, 2013;Hirschfeld et al, 2013;Hsu et al, 2010;Liu et al, 2012;Paoloni et al, 2013;Rasmussen, Mikkelsen, Haugen, Pripp, & Forre, 2009;Rasmussen et al, 2012;Sawynok, Hiew, & Marcon, 2013;Stinson et al, 2010;Tekur, Chametcha, Hongasandra, & Raghuram, 2010;Tekur, Nagarathna, Chametcha, Hankey, & Nagendra, 2012;Vincent, Hill, Kruk, Cha, & Bauer, 2010), mindfulness or acceptance is not the main component of the intervention (Carbonell-Baeza et al, 2011;Carson, Carson, Jones, Mist, & Bennett, 2012;Carson et al, 2010;Cassidy, Atherton, Robertson, Walsh, & Gillett, 2012;Smeeding, Bradshaw, Kumpfer, Trevithick, & Stoddard, 2011), no intervention study (Morone et al, 2012), only CFS no chronic pain (Rimes & Wingrove, 2013), no control group (Abbey & Nanke, 2013;Baer, Carmody, & Hunsinger, 2012;Duggan et al, 2015;Fox, Flynn, & Allen, 2011;Gauntlett-Gilbert, Connell, Clinch, & McCracken, 2013;Hawtin & Sullivan, 2011;…”

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Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: a meta-analytic review

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The number of acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for chronic pain, such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), increased in recent years. Therefore an update is warranted of our former systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that reported effects on the mental and physical health of chronic pain patients. Pubmed, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Cochrane were searched for eligible studies. Current meta-analysis only included randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Studies were rated for quality. Mean quality did not improve in recent years. Pooled standardized mean differences using the random-effect model were calculated to represent the average intervention effect and, to perform subgroup analyses. Outcome measures were pain intensity, depression, anxiety, pain interference, disability and quality of life. Included were twenty-five RCTs totaling 1285 patients with chronic pain, in which we compared acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions to the waitlist, (medical) treatment-as-usual, and education or support control groups. Effect sizes ranged from small (on all outcome measures except anxiety and pain interference) to moderate (on anxiety and pain interference) at post-treatment and from small (on pain intensity and disability) to large (on pain interference) at follow-up. ACT showed significantly higher effects on depression and anxiety than MBSR and MBCT. Studies' quality, attrition rate, type of pain and control group, did not moderate the effects of acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions. Current acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions, while not superior to traditional cognitive behavioral treatments, can be good alternatives.

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“…The cases reported here involve heterogenous presentations with respect to pain diagnoses, durations and comorbidities, yet all report remarkable and multiple health benefits from extended practice of qigong. Additional case reports attest to remarkable health benefits in chronic pain conditions with long-term qigong practice [16][17][18]. The merit of reporting such real-world experiences is that clinical trials do not examine durations of practice such as those encountered here due to multiple pragmatic factors.…”

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Case Series of Multiple Health Benefits in Those Undertaking Extended Qigong Practice as a Complementary Self-care Practice in an Outpatient Pain Clinic

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Marcon³

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Background: Qigong, traditional Chinese mind-body practices, is currently receiving increasing attention with exploration of what it is and what it does. Common elements include postures and movement, attention to breathing, and mental instructions. There is a growing literature on the health benefits of qigong in chronic pain and other conditions, and an intervention that provides benefit in multiple domains is particularly important for clinical practice. In this report, we present a case series of six individuals who engaged in extended qigong practice over the course of at least 4 and up to 11 years, with data derived from an observational trial which evaluated effects of qigong practice on pain, mood, sleep, fatigue, quality of life and overall health in patients attending an outpatient pain management clinic. Methods: Participants attended weekly qigong classes as a voluntary, complementary practice for chronic pain management, and were encouraged to practice regularly at home. Qualitative data were collected prospectively over a series of sessions. Participant narratives were reviewed and those with extended practice histories were included in our case series. Results: Qualitative commentary reflected the richness and heterogeneity of benefits achieved in all studied health domains. Three primary themes were identified: 1) Direct benefits of qigong practice include improvements in pain, pain control, sleep, and other health areas; 2) Regular qigong practice improves quality of life, increases energy and activity, improves mood, and decreases use of medications; 3) Qigong practice cultivates an improved outlook on life and the future as an overall effect. Conclusions: This case series reveals multiple health benefits of extended qigong practice. Given that these occurred in those who practiced the most, one of the barriers to potential health benefits achieved by qigong is commitment to the practice. In appropriate circumstances, health care professionals can recommend qigong as a complementary practice for successful chronic pain management.

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Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong and Fibromyalgia: Methodological Issues and Two Case Reports

Abstract: The case study approach provides data with respect to extent of practice, perseverance and long-term outcomes, and provides valuable insight into the potential of this self-care practice.

Cited by 12 publications

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Extension Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study

Extension Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study

Acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of chronic pain: a meta-analytic review

Case Series of Multiple Health Benefits in Those Undertaking Extended Qigong Practice as a Complementary Self-care Practice in an Outpatient Pain Clinic

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