Ann Blair Kennedy1, Jerrilyn A Cambron2, Patricia A Sharpe3, Ravensara S Travillian4, Ruth P Saunders5. 1. University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, USA. Electronic address: Kenneda5@email.sc.edu. 2. National University of Health Sciences, Department of Research, USA. 3. University of South Carolina, College of Social Work, USA. 4. Pacific Northwest College of Allied Health Sciences, Seattle, WA, USA. 5. University of South Carolina, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little evidence exists about processes in massage therapy practice. Investigating current frameworks is warranted. This qualitative study is a secondary data analysis using grounded theory to understand how massage therapy experts describe massage therapy practice. METHODS: 31 massage therapy experts were invited to a 2-day symposium to discuss best practices for the profession. Through qualitative analysis, memoing, and discussion, the data were summarized into themes. RESULTS: Three themes were identified around massage therapy practice: 1) client centered, 2) structure for practice, and 3) influencing factors. Each theme is clarified and expanded. DISCUSSION: Conceptual models were developed for research and clinical practice and a definition for massage therapy practice was identified. Challenges and limitations are discussed. CONCLUSION: The goal of providing these models is to give massage therapists tools to deliver the best possible care. The models need testing to see if they help advance the profession.
BACKGROUND: Little evidence exists about processes in massage therapy practice. Investigating current frameworks is warranted. This qualitative study is a secondary data analysis using grounded theory to understand how massage therapy experts describe massage therapy practice. METHODS: 31 massage therapy experts were invited to a 2-day symposium to discuss best practices for the profession. Through qualitative analysis, memoing, and discussion, the data were summarized into themes. RESULTS: Three themes were identified around massage therapy practice: 1) client centered, 2) structure for practice, and 3) influencing factors. Each theme is clarified and expanded. DISCUSSION: Conceptual models were developed for research and clinical practice and a definition for massage therapy practice was identified. Challenges and limitations are discussed. CONCLUSION: The goal of providing these models is to give massage therapists tools to deliver the best possible care. The models need testing to see if they help advance the profession.
Authors: Rosa Cabanas-Valdés; Jordi Calvo-Sanz; Pol Serra-Llobet; Joana Alcoba-Kait; Vanessa González-Rueda; Pere Ramón Rodríguez-Rubio Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-04-21 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Ann B Kennedy; Jerrilyn A Cambron; Patricia A Sharpe; Ravensara S Travillian; Ruth P Saunders Journal: Int J Ther Massage Bodywork Date: 2016-09-09