Dance movement therapy and women with breast cancer: The psychophysical impact of the empathic process
Objectives: To describe the therapeutic process and possible influence of mirror neurons in kinesthetic empathy using dance movement therapy for breast cancer. Method: Case study methodology was used. A patient diagnosed with breast cancer two years previously was referred to the Department of Physi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Psicooncologia |
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| Online Access: | http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/PSIC/article/view/21343 |
| Summary: | Objectives: To describe the therapeutic process and possible influence of mirror neurons in kinesthetic empathy using dance movement therapy for breast cancer. Method: Case study methodology was used. A patient diagnosed with breast cancer two years previously was referred to the Department of Physiological Sciences II, University of Barcelona. She attended a dance movement therapy intervention for 5 months (1 hour per week, 20 sessions).The patient’s medical history and a therapist’s records were reviewed. Result: The patient showed an improvement in perceived mental and physical well-being after participating in the program of dance movement therapy. This type of intervention facilitated the collection of physical and psychological patient information. Empathy was vital to this process. Conclusions: The perceived well-being expressed by the patient throughout the sessions enhances the clinical significance of dance movement therapy. It is recommended that a trial is undertaken to assess the effectiveness of dance movement therapy on breast cancer patients’ mental and physical well-being. |
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| ISSN: | 1696-7240 1988-8287 |