The effects of cranial osteopathic treatment on the sleep quality of an ESO undergraduate student.
Item
- Title
- The effects of cranial osteopathic treatment on the sleep quality of an ESO undergraduate student.
- Author(s)
- Karatzos, F
- Abstract
- Background: The increasing use of new technologies along with the modern demanding lifestyle are greatly affecting sleep quality The importance of sleep seems to be neglected by the modern society resulting in an increased number of sleep disorders. Current medical treatments include sleeping pills are proven to be ineffective, costly in the long run and come with significant side effects. Cranial osteopathic treatment (COT) could then possibly have a role as an alternative approach for sleep disorders. Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the role of cranial osteopathic treatment on both measured and perceived sleep quality of an ESO student. Design: A single case study research design (SCRD) used with an A-B-A-B reversal design approach. Along with repeated measures of parametric and non-parametric data at individuals natural environment. Methods: The participant inclusion criteria were: male; owing a smartphone; clear of any diagnosed pathological condition or any medicated sleep disorder. Not planning to travel abroad during the time of the study. The Epworthy sleepiness scale (ESS) Self-reporting questionnaire used to measure any perceived changes from the participant. While a FitBit "Flex" device used to record their sleep pattern. A pilot period of 2,5 months was given prior to the study for the participant to get familiar with the process of using the device mitigating any expectation effects such as hawthorne.The A-B-A-B reversal design approach used with each phase lasting for 3weeks FitBit and ESS data were recorded constantly during the study. FitBit data daily and ESS weekly. While treatment duration was 30min. Results: Participant : male 22, Statistical significance was found during both treatment phases on the ESS Where as significance was found only in the Ist treatment phase in the awakenings cout (AC) outcome of FitBit. The rest of the outcomes such as TIB, MAS MTFA did not show a significant improvement in sleep quality. Discussion: In the current study methodological and behavioral limitations were found. Also bias on the equipment was found and discussed. Conclusion: Although this study provides insufficient evidence to suggest that COT is effective in improving sleep quality, there is sufficient evidence of positive trends to warrant further investigation of COT. Future work is suggested with more advanced monitoring devices and methodology in order to further test this study's observations on COT and sleep.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 2.12.2016 16:55:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15900
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Cranial osteopathy, Sleep deprivation, ESO Student, single case study, FitBit "Flex", ESS
- Recommended
- 0
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- Thesis
Karatzos, F, “The effects of cranial osteopathic treatment on the sleep quality of an ESO undergraduate student.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2025, https://www.osteopathicresearch.org/s/orw/item/581