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JAOA • Vol 108 • No 11 • November 2008 • 665-668
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STUDENT CONTRIBUTION

Patient Perception of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in a Hospitalized Setting: A Survey-Based Study

 Matthew Pomykala, OMS IV; Brian McElhinney, PhD, OMS IV; Bryan L. Beck, DO; Jane E. Carreiro, DO

From the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (Student Doctors Pomykala and McElhinney and Dr Carreiro) in Biddeford, Maine, and the Maine Medical Center in Portland (Dr Beck).

Address Correspondence to Matthew Pomykala, OMS IV, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, PO Box 91, Biddeford Pool, ME 04006-0091. E-mail: mpomykala{at}mail.une.edu

Context: Although many studies on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) have been published, few examine its role in treating hospitalized patients.

Objective: To determine patient perception of receiving OMT while hospitalized.

Methods: Patients were referred to receive OMT through a consultation service and were separated into four groups: medical, musculoskeletal, obstetric, or postsurgical. The same osteopathic physician treated each patient and used various OMT techniques as needed. High-velocity, low-amplitude was not used. Patient perceptions were assessed 24 hours after treatment using a 10-question survey. Main outcome measures included pain, need for pain medication, anxiety about hospitalization, and overall comfort level.

Results: Of the 195 hospitalized patients who received OMT, 160 (82%) returned the survey. Of these patients, 43% reported a decreased need for pain medication, 74% indicated a decrease in pain, 90% had reduced anxiety, and 98% reported that OMT improved their overall comfort level. In addition, 94% of patients felt OMT was helpful for their recovery, and 98% would recommend OMT for other hospitalized patients.

Conclusion: Osteopathic manipulative treatment may be of tremendous benefit to hospitalized patients, regardless of their diagnoses.






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