Unpublished MSc thesis, Wiener Schule für Osteopathie, 2014/12, 70, type of study: ,sr,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

data collection form [1]
OMT [3924]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3945]
systematic review [445]
research [484]
study design [16]
WSO [508]

Abstract:

Objectives: Execution of a quantitative evaluation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in order to identify experts for interviews to obtain their advice on respective data collection forms and RCTs. Method: A systematic review was made by searching the literature until January 2014 using: PUBMED, CINAHL, CCTR, PEDRO, JAOA and IJOM. Multiple search terms were applied. The inclusion criteria were RCTs of detailed OMT that had adult participants, pregnancy was excluded. Results: Initial searches revealed 493 papers, 459 were excluded and 34 papers were subject to the final analysis. Summary: Since 1998 publications of RCTs regarding OMT are available. In 1/3 of the RCTs the number of participants ranges between 11 and 20, and duration of treatment is around 30 minutes. The OMT included structural, visceral and cranial osteopathy. The center of expertise is the Osteopathic Research Center in Texas and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Interviews: RCTs shall assess the efficacy of OMT. Available data collection forms can be reviewed and adapted for new studies. Reasons to use a form are availability, adaptability, previous experiences and consistency. Good forms are simple, truthful and completed within a few minutes. Data shall be stored in electronic databases. OMT shall not be limited and include cranial and visceral osteopathy, however, due to funding purposes compromises may be necessary. Conclusion: Research within the osteopathic medicine is already in place since the foundation. There are centres of expertise. An exchange of information with experts is possible.