Achievements to Date
Since the formation of the Trust the following research has been completed and published
Buteyko breathing technique for asthma: an effective intervention. Published in The New Zealand Medical Journal. 2003; Vol. 116 No 1187 ISSN 1175 8716. Commentary. Buteyko: A useful tool in the management of asthma? Published in The International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. October 2004, Vol 11, No 10. Buteyko breathing technique and asthma in children: a case series. Published in The New Zealand Medical Journal. 2006; Vol.119 No 1234 ISSN 11758716. The use, understanding, and attitudes towards Complementary, Alternative, and Traditional Therapies amongst a sample of patients admitted to Gisborne Hospital. Submitted for publication NZMJ.
The following projects are currently underway or are
planned for 2008-9: A Pilot Study to assess
Stroke Rehabilitation using Bowen Technique Therapy
A Pilot Study to assess the role of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) in the management of Smoking Cessation
A Pilot Study to assess the role of Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT) for Sleep Apnoea
Assessment of effectiveness of teaching BBT in Tairawhiti
Bowen Technique and Enuresis (bed wetting)
A survey of use of complementary therapies by hospital in-patients
Effects of a behavioural
intervention on health functioning and quality of life in community dwelling
adults with a chronic condition - a randomized, wait-list controlled clinical
trial - the Breathing SKY Study
Bowen Technique and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Potential research projects
- A topical Rongoa (i.e. a herbal cream) for use in skin cancer
- A topical Rongoa for use in vaginal atrophy
- A regional "Make It Happen" week
- A series of review articles submitted to the New Zealand Medical Journal relating to topics of interest e.g. Rongoa and anaesthesia/surgery
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