title: Using Bowen technique in a health service workplace to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of staff.
abstract: A six week program using Bowen Technique treated 31 Hospital and Community Health Service staff in a group setting providing an innovative way to reduce stress and improve physical health. Quantitative and qualitative data indicated that Bowen Technique was successful in reducing pain, improving mobility, reducing stress, and improving energy, well being and sleep.
authors.affiliation: Ballina Community Health.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dicker
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001315:Australia; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods*; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome