Research and Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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Which of the following outcomes is MOST supported by existing massage therapy research?
Answer: Short-term reduction of anxiety and perceived stress
Multiple studies support massage therapy's effectiveness in producing short-term reductions in anxiety, perceived stress, and related psychological symptoms.
In evidence-based massage practice, clinical expertise PRIMARILY contributes:
Answer: The skill to apply research findings appropriately to individual clients
Clinical expertise allows practitioners to translate research findings into appropriate, individualized treatment decisions within the therapeutic context.
An outcome measure commonly used in massage therapy research to assess pain intensity is:
Answer: The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a standardized tool where clients rate pain intensity on a continuous line from 'no pain' to 'worst imaginable pain,' widely used in massage research.
Research on massage therapy and cancer patients generally SUPPORTS which conclusion?
Answer: Massage can safely reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in cancer patients as a complementary therapy
Research supports massage as a safe complementary therapy for cancer patients that can reduce pain, anxiety, nausea, and fatigue when contraindications are respected.
Which term describes the process by which massage therapists continuously evaluate and update their practice based on current evidence?
Answer: Reflective evidence-based practice
Reflective evidence-based practice is the ongoing process of critically examining one's own clinical decisions in light of current research and client outcomes.
The Touch Research Institute (TRI), a pioneer in massage therapy research, was founded at which university?
Answer: University of Miami School of Medicine
The Touch Research Institute was founded by Dr. Tiffany Field at the University of Miami School of Medicine and has conducted extensive research on massage therapy benefits.