Objective: To evaluate the effect of haptotherapy during pregnancy on mother-child bonding (MCB). Population or Sample: Primigravida and multigravida (N = 73)...
Haptotherapy as a new intervention for treating fear of childbirth: a randomized controlled trial
Objective: To evaluate the effect of haptotherapy on severe fear of childbirth in pregnant women. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Community midwifery practices and a teaching...
Haptotherapy and science
Revealing the secret of good research designs and valid measurement methods
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Treatment of severe fear of childbirth with haptotherapy: design of a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Background: About six percent of pregnant women suffer from severe fear of childbirth. These women are at increased risk of obstetric labor and delivery interventions and pre- and postpartum...
Severe Fear of Childbirth: Its Features, Assesment, Prevalence, Determinants, Consequences and Possible Treatments
Abstract: The review summarizes the relevant literature regarding fear of childbirth. A substantial number of (pregnant) women are more or less afraid of childbirth and a significant minority; report...
Evaluation of haptotherapy for patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy at a day clinic
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a haptotherapeutic treatment and its effects on the perceived well-being of patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy in day care.
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Methodological reflections on body–mind intervention studies with cancer patients
Methodological reflection on the content, results and limitations of three body-mind intervention studies (including haptotherapy) with cancer patients (CPs) in order to improve the quality of...
The clinical effectiveness of haptotherapy in routine practices
Despite the widespread application of haptotherapy in the Netherlands, there is a lack of evidence regarding its effectiveness. The aim of this study was to further explore its effect in a...