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Pain management with “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” (EMDR): a pilot study to improve quality of life

Weiß, Katharina; Kohls, Niko (2022)

Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung.
DOI: 10.1007/s11553-022-00983-9


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Background

Effective pain management with long-lasting effects for patients with chronic pain is still a challenge.

Aim

Investigation of the effects of a health-promoting intervention with “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” (EMDR) in patients with chronic pain and a possible improvement of their quality of life.

Method

Using a paper–pencil survey, 30 patients with chronic pain were interviewed at two timepoints using subscales of the German Pain Questionnaire (DSF), the Pain Disability Index (PDI), and the WHO Quality of Life—Short Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Between the two timepoints, the patients in the intervention group were treated with EMDR.

Results

Some significant results indicate that quality of life is improved by using EMDR to treat chronic pain. In the intervention group, quality of life improved significantly in the domains of physical, psychological, and global quality of life compared to both timepoints.

Conclusion

Due to the explorative character of this study, however, findings can only be cautiously interpreted, and long-term studies with larger samples and follow-up surveys should be conducted to clarify statements about the efficacy and long-term effects of EMDR treatment for chronic pain. This treatment method appears to be of great potential, and use of EMDR an integral part of a multimodal, interdisciplinary pain therapy seems promising.

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Gelassener und stärker durch die richtige Balance. München: Südwest..



Forgiveness and Physical Health: A Review of Theory and Evidence

Toussaint, L.; Webb, J. R.; Hirsch, J. K.; Kohls, Niko; Offenbacher, M.; Dezutter, J....

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Resilienz und Achtsamkeit im Hörsaal – Entwicklung von Selbstregulationskompetenz und Bewusstseinsbildung an Hochschulen

Kohls, Niko (2022)

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Von der „Lebensstilschluderei“ über die Gesundheitskompetenz zur agilen und resilienten Organisation Online-Keynote „Asset Gesundheit: Die unternehmerischen Vorteile. Die eigentliche Idee von BGM und warum es sich rechnet.

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Resilienz, Schattenachtsamkeit und Spiritualität - Gedanken zur Dialektik von Bewusstseinskultivierung in Krisenzeiten

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Unternehmensgesundheit JETZT!

Kohls, Niko (2022)

Online-Keynote am Neujahrsempfang der Münchner Assekuranz.



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Promoting health by traveling: Mindfulness and travel medicine Health Promotion & Physical Activity

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4 (13), S. 62-64.


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Maßnahmen der kommunalen Gesundheitsförderung im Handlungsfeld Ernährung – Evaluation des Projekts „Gesunde Südstadt“ der Stadt Nürnberg

John, Dennis; Röhrich, Christina; Walter, Verena ; Pfeifer , Gabi; Kohls, Niko (2021)

Das Gesundheitswesen .
DOI: 10.1055/a-1330-7267


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Können Volkshochschulen „gesundheitliche Chancengleichheit “? Ein Erfahrungsbericht aus Nürnberg zum Projekt „Gesunde Südstadt “

Pfeifer , Gabi; Walter, Verena ; John, Dennis; Kohls, Niko; Röhrich, Christina (2021)

Hessische Blätter für Volksbildung, 4, 94–104., S. 94-104.


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A Pilot Study of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programme in Patients Suffering from Atopic Dermatitis

Offenbächer, M.; Seitlinger , Michael ; Münch , Daniela ; Schnopp , Christina ...

3 (4), S. 663-672.
DOI: 10.3390/psych3040042


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A person-centred test of multidimensional perfectionism and health in people with chronic fatigue syndrome versus healthy controls

Sirois, F.; Touissant, L.; Hirsch, J. K.; Kohls, Niko; Offenbaecher, M. (2021)

Personality and Individual Differences, 181, 111036. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.111036.
DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2021.111036


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Hanshans, Christian ; Broell , Lukas M.; Plischke , Herbert ; Offenbaecher, M....

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A person-centred test of multidimensional perfectionism and health in people with chronic fatigue syndrome versus healthy controls. Personality and Individual Differences

Sirois, F. M.; Toussaint, L.; Hirsch, J. K.; Kohls, Niko; Offenbächer, M. (2021)

ScienceDirect Vol 181, 111036.
DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2021.111036


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Die Bedeutung von interdisziplinärer & multimodaler Schmerztherapie.

Kohls, Niko (2021)

Keynote anlässlich der Jubiläumsfeier 10 Jahre Interdisziplinäre multimodale Schmerztherapie- Tagesklinik Coburg im Regiomed- Verbund.



Belastbarkeit, Resilienz, Leistungsfähigkeit: Gesundheitsorientierte Personalführung in spezialisierten Polizeieinheiten

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Taktik + Medizin 4(3), S. 164-169.


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Schlafzimmer und Individualität. Online-Konferenz „Home, Smart Home!/? Aspekte der Digitalisierung des Wohnens“

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Gesundheitskompetenz von Mitarbeitenden - eine fragebogenbasierte Studie in einem Unternehmen der Metallindustrie

Güttler, C.; Kohls, Niko (2021)

Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung. doi:10.1007/s11553-021-00883-4 17, S. 349–356.
DOI: https://doi.org:10.1007/s11553-021-00883-4


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Psychological Flexibility Is Key for Reducing the Severity and Impact of Fibromyalgia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Vallejo, M. A.; Vallejo-Slocker, L.; Offenbächer, M.; Hirsch, J. K.; Toussaint, L....

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021 18(14), 7300.
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147300


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Prof. Dr. Niko Kohls


Hochschule Coburg

Fakultät Angewandte Naturwissenschaften und Gesundheit (FNG)
Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2
96450 Coburg

T 09561317130
niko.kohls[at]hs-coburg.de

ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9761-4839