Avspänning som metod – En intervjustudie om uppfattningar hos olika yrkeskategorier

Abstract

Different forms of relaxing methods can be used in rehabilitation for individuals with tinnitus and Ménièré’s disease. Research continues to find convincing proof of effects from the different methods. This study presents methods of relaxing, massage and Mindfulness, as possible complementary rehabilitation tools. The purpose of this study was to investigate opinions about relaxing from professionals working with hearing care. A qualitative approach with phenomenological influence was chosen for the study. Through interviews data was mapped from four different areas of skilled labour as physiotherapist, hearing therapist, welfare officer and audiologist. The result shows seven categories treating: Relaxing, Patients problem, Uncertainness/Lack, Method, Response, Cooperation and Joy of Working. These categories show that the informants experience a need of relaxing as a method to work with. However, some of them experience a lack of enough knowledge to be able to use relaxing in their work. Those who use relaxing in their work, do both in groups and individually. The response from patients is positive since increased body awareness and acceptance are important in the relation to functional disability. Increased cooperation between different areas of skilled labour and a personal interest are of great importance.