Meanings of flower therapy for anxiety in people with overweight or obesity.

Meanings of flower therapy for anxiety in people with overweight or obesity.
Rev Bras Enferm. 2018;71(suppl 5):2310-2315
Authors: Pancieri AP, Fusco SB, Ramos BIA, Braga EM
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand the experience from the perspective of the participant of a clinical research, which had as intervention the flower therapy for anxiety of individuals with overweight and obesity.
METHOD: qualitative study, developed by semi-structured interview with 42 participants from a clinical research and data submitted to content analysis.
RESULTS: after analysis, five thematic categories emerged: seeking natural alternatives to aid in control of anxiety and obesity; perceiving the benefits of flower therapy in itself and in family and professional relationships; recognizing flower therapy as source of tranquility and self-knowledge; perceiving changes in sleep quality; acquiring self-control and guidance on food and relational needs.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the participants showed the intention of seeking natural alternatives to aid the control of anxiety and obesity, employing complementary therapies to strengthen their health. Consequently, participants reported self-control in feeding and in family and professional relationships.
PMID: 30365799 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem - October 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Pancieri AP, Fusco SB, Ramos BIA, Braga EM Tags: Rev Bras Enferm Source Type: research